South Carolina's 1st Congressional District for Grabs
Voters are getting ready to cast their ballot during Tuesday's Primaries for the 1st congressional district. Among the candidates Former Governor Mark Sandford.
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Newberry Bomb Threat
Some tense moments for parents as they learn of a bomb threat at Newberry High School Monday Morning.
Police: Man Arrested in Five Points Assault
A man has been charged in a recent reported physical assault that left another man unconscious, say police.
SLED Investigating Body Found at Old State Hospital
SLED is investigating a body found at the old state hospital on Bull Street over the weekend.
Unemployment Up Slightly
South Carolina's unemployment rate increased slightly in January. However, nearly 27, 000 more people are working than a year ago.
Sheriff: "We are doing an extensive, thorough investigation."
Newberry High School was evacuated for several hours Monday after authorities say a bomb threat was made.
SC court to hear drug co. appeal over $327M award
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Johnson & Johnson subsidiary says South Carolina's high court should overturn a decision ordering the company to pay the state hundreds of millions of dollars for deceptive drug marketing.
2 more Richland jail guards face firing
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Two more Richland County jail guards have been recommended for termination in last month's beating of an inmate.
SC unemployment up slightly in January
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's unemployment rate increased slightly in January.
Ex-SC lottery worker indicted on embezzlement
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A former South Carolina lottery employee has been indicted on accusations he stole more than $200,000 from the agency.
SC prison guard charged with domestic violence
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — A Department of Corrections officer has been charged with criminal domestic violence.
Gov. Haley to hold egg hunt at Governor's Mansion
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley is holding an Easter egg hunt at the Governor's Mansion for children who have spent time in the hospital.
Red flag fire weather alert issued for all of SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Forestry Commission has issued a red flag fire weather alert for the entire state effective at midnight.
Orangeburg officials concerned about 3 jail deaths
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — The suicides of three inmates in less than four months have Orangeburg County leaders looking for ways to prevent such deaths at the jail in the future.
Authorities: SC man killed in dispute over dog
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Investigators in Lexington County say the suspect in the shooting death of a 56-year-old man was upset because his dog was struck and killed by a car.
Saint Patrick's Day in Five Points Nets Dozens of Arrests
Police say they were able to respond quickly to incidents during the Saint Patrick's Day festival in five points Saturday leading to several dozen arrests.
Five US Servicemen Killed now Identified
The Department of Defense is now releasing the identities of the five US servicemen killed in Afghanistan over the weekend.
Red Flag Warning Remains in Effect
A forest fire is to blame for a dozen buildings that were destroyed in Carolina Forest. Forestry officials are asking people not to conduct open burn bans.
Columbia settled case involving attorney's arrest
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The City of Columbia says it's settled a lawsuit stemming from a case involving an attorney who was questioning police while they were arresting his friend.
SCE&G Warns Customers about Scam
South Carolina Electric & Gas is urging business and residential customers to be aware of scam artists posing as SCE&G employees.
