Investigator: Apt. Fire Likely Caused by Electrical Failure
Firefighters say faulty wiring and a Christmas tree started a fire that killed two small children.
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Two Deputies Shot During Traffic Stop
We're learning more about the man accused of firing on two deputies in Lee County.
Legislative committee meet on government overhaul
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A legislative panel will try to compromise on separate House and Senate versions of a bill representing the largest overhaul of state government in decades.
Haitz resigns as publisher of The State newspaper
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Henry Haitz, publisher and president of The State Media Co., has resigned to take a similar position with Hearst's Connecticut Media Group.
The Secret Inside Sherwood Forest
You probably have heard of Sherwood Forest, part of the story of Robin Hood. However, there is secret inside Sherwood Forest, and it has nothing to do with Robin Hood.
Rails to Trails
For 20 years, it's been in the works, but who was really listening? Now, its time may have come.
So This Was the Midlands in the Year 1200?
They are serious. They are jokers. They are living today, but they are living FOR the Middle Ages...
The Un-luck of the Irish
In this edition of Hidden Columbia, we explore the immigration of the Irish into Columbia a generation before the Great Potato Famine. The story involves slavery, a canal, and neighborhood called 'New Dublin.'
The Airport Before It Was The Airport
We all know of the Columbia Metro Airport, but do you know what it was before it was our airport? Hidden Columbia found a remarkable man who documented its past...
Caving in Five Points? It's No Joke
Who knew you could explore caves in downtown Columbia? More specifically, who knew you could go caving in Five Points? We aren't lying.
Secrets Under the Statehouse
They have long been rumored, but do they really exist? Was there an underground escape route from the Statehouse to the Congaree River? Was there a labyrinth that hid Confederate gold? Are there really secret tunnels underneath the Statehouse?
Lumber firm expands by 50 jobs in Darlington
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina lumber company Canfor Southern Pine is adding a second shift with 50 new jobs at its Darlington site.
2 companies expect to create 1,150 jobs in SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A customer service provider and a Chinese textile company are coming to South Carolina with plans to create roughly 1,150 jobs over five years. STARTEK Inc. announced plans Monday to operate a new customer support center…
Beach Tents Being Reconsidered on Grand Strand
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) _ Erosion has washed away sand from some Grand Strand beaches prompting officials to consider banning beach tents in those areas.
SC--Daybook
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) The Associated Press South Carolina daybook for Tuesday, Dec. 17 No Scheduled Events.
Troopers Investigate Deadly Crash in Richland County
The driver of a pickup truck dies at the scene of a crash after losing control. That's according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol.
Legislators have last chance to pre-file proposals
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina senators are pre-filing proposals for the legislative session that resumes in January. Tuesday is the last day for senators to potentially give their ideas a head start for 2014. House members' last pre-filing deadline…
SC Army National Guard unit home for holidays
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Some 150 South Carolina Army National Guard engineers are home from Afghanistan in time for the holidays. Members of the 122nd Engineer Battalion returned to a lively greeting from family and friends Monday evening following a…
DHEC wants to reduce pregnancy-associated deaths
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina health officials are launching a new effort to review deaths associated with pregnancy. The Department of Health and Environmental Control this week announced the creation of a committee that will meet regularly to try…
USC taps UNC's Peter Brews dean of business school
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The University of South Carolina has chosen a specialist in international business from North Carolina as the new dean for the Darla Moore School of Business. USC provost Michael Amiridis says 56-year-old Peter Brews takes over…
