Officials Remind People to Stay Safe in Extreme Heat
Summer is a little more than a week away, but South Carolinians will need to take steps over the weekend to keep themselves safe in the heat.
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Repair work continues on I-26 after fiery crash
State transportation officials are looking to repair parts of I-26 outside Columbia after a fiery crash last month, and it will affect drivers.
DC Police: 19-year-old dies after taking drug `Molly'
Police say a Virginia woman celebrating her 19th birthday at a concert venue in Washington has died after apparently taking the drug ``Molly.''
SC State's acting president: School will remain open
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A decision to keep South Carolina State University's accreditation on probation has removed an immediate threat of forced closure.
Officials Break Ground on Innovista Project
On Thursday morning, city leaders and officials broke ground on phase one of the Innovista Greene Street project.
6 more to be sentenced in SC State kickback case
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Several people accused in a kickback and corruption scheme at South Carolina State University are set to be sentenced.
SC company creating 30 new jobs in Hampton County
ESTILL, S.C. (AP) — A company that makes chemicals used in the pharmaceutical industry is investing $1 million in a new facility in Hampton County that will create 30 new jobs.
SC State to keep accreditation
We're following developments, concerning the future of South Carolina State University.
SLED checking report of missing money in Lexington County
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — State Law Enforcement Division agents are investigating reports of missing money in the Lexington County clerk of court's office.
Riverbanks Zoo Introduces Two New Exhibits
On Wednesday, Riverbanks Zoo introduced two new exhibits, Grizzly Ridge and Otter Run.
2 charged in murder in Lexington County nightclub shootings
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Two men are charged with murder after a shooting last weekend outside a Lexington County nightclub.
Senate Finance panel advances bill that keeps state running
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A bill that would keep South Carolina state government running if the fiscal year starts July 1 without a budget is heading to the full Senate.
Printing company expanding, adding 50 jobs in West Columbia
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A printing and marketing company based in Orangeburg is expanding in the Midlands and adding 50 new jobs.
President sending 450 more troops to Iraq
Lawmakers and Columbia residents react to the news that President Obama is sending 450 additional military personnel to Iraq.
SCHP responds to deadly accident in Lexington Co
The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly accident in Lexington County.
Bimbo Bakeries expanding in SC, adding 30 jobs
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Bimbo Bakeries USA is expanding its operation in Orangeburg and will add 30 jobs.
Officials respond to report of suspicious package
Federal officials are currently responding to reports of a suspicious package at the US Bankruptcy Court in Downtown Columbia.
Riverbanks Zoo opening 2 new exhibits
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Riverbanks Zoo is opening a new grizzly bear and river otter exhibit.
Retrial moved in case of SC police chief who shot black man
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The retrial of a former South Carolina police chief charged with murder in the shooting death of an unarmed black man has been moved out of Orangeburg County where the incident occurred.
Local Blues Legend Wins Highest Honor in Folk Arts
Local Blues Legend Drink Small, the Blues Doctor, is one of the 2015 N-E-A National Heritage Fellows. The Honor is the highest in the folk arts medium.
