State committee: 28 SC counties are in 1st level of drought
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Twenty-eight South Carolina counties are now in the first level of drought.
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Lugoff woman charged in theft of nearly $117K from employer
LUGOFF, S.C. (AP) — A Lugoff woman who worked for a Kershaw County doctor's practice has been arrested after authorities say she embezzled more than $116K from her employer between 2013 and 2014.
Pet of the Week
Meet this weeks Pet of the week looking for a forever friend.
Police: Man charged with attempted murder of girlfriend
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — An Orangeburg man has been charged with attempted murder after authorities say he used a stun gun on his girlfriend and then fired a handgun at her.
Lexington schools asked to pay more of cost to hire deputies
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — It soon will cost Lexington County schools more to hire deputies to safeguard students.
Community reeling after mass church shooting
The community is continuing to reel from the shock of the mass shooting that took place at Emanuel AME Church in Charleston Wednesday night.
Columbia City Council discusses funding expensive projects
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Columbia City Council is discussing plans for multiple expensive building projects, including $12 million for a sports complex and $8.5 million in improvements at two public housing complexes.
Local Connection to Massacre Stuns Eastover Diner
We have learned the suspect in the Charleston church massacre, Dylann Roof, has roots right here in the Midlands.
Charleston Shooting Victims Identified
Charleston County Coroner Rae Wooten has identified the nine victims following Wednesday night's church shooting.
FBI: Charleston Mass Shooting Suspect Captured
The FBI is confirming to ABC Columbia News that Dylann Roof, the suspect in the mass shooting in Charleston, was arrested in Shelby, NC.
House Speaker Mourns loss of Senator Pinckney in shooting
Democratic State Senator Clementa Pinckney is among the 9 dead in a mass shooting at a Charleston Church. SC House Speaker Jay Lucas issued the following statement regarding the death of Senator Clementa Pinckney.
Former Emanuel A.M.E. Pastor Reacts to Mass Shooting
A local pastor talks about the moment he heard friends from the church he once worked with were gunned down during a church service.
Famously Hot Blood Drive
The American Red Cross Columbia Chapter is asking you to roll up your sleeves and give the gift of life.
Swimmer found dead in the Broad River in Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A man has died while swimming in the Broad River in Columbia in an apparent drowning.
Conference in Columbia focuses on walking, biking to school
COLLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Parents, educators, traffic planners and others from across South Carolina are gathering in Columbia to discuss safe ways for children to bicycle and walk to school.
61-year-old man killed after being struck by CSX train
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — The Lexington County Coroner has identified a man who was killed after being struck by a train.
Charleston Church of mass shooting steeped in history
The Charleston church that was the site of Wednesday night’s massacre is steeped in historic significance stretching from the time of slavery to the civil rights movement.
House approves compromise to keep Uber rides available in SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A bill allowing Uber to continue operating in South Carolina past the end of June could be one vote from Gov. Nikki Haley's desk.
SC State declares financial emergency to make deep cuts
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — The new trustees at South Carolina State University have declared a financial emergency at the school that will allow administers to make deep cuts in programs, faculty and workers.
SC Senate rejects last-ditch attempt to force roads debate
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The legislative session will end without a road-funding bill, despite the House's last-ditch effort to pressure the Senate into passing a plan.
