Getting South Carolinians Ready for the Polls
Heading to the polls will be a little bit different this year in South Carolina.
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Tree Trimming Public Forum in Columbia
The City of Columbia wants to hear from you.
Dog Treats Voluntarily Recalled
You may need to pick up some new treats for your four-legged friend.
Columbia re-hires former police chief Scott
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Columbia has rehired its former police chief.
Deputies: Suspect Throwing Rocks at Passing Cars
The Richland County Sheriff's Department needs your helping finding a man who is supposedly throwing rocks from an overpass at passing vehicles.
Sumter Man Arrested for Drugs While out on Bond
A follow-up investigation to a recent shooting incident in Sumter leads to drug charges. That's according to police.
More Jobs Coming to the Midlands
A new production facility is expected to bring 60 jobs to the Midlands.
Abbeville County sheriff indicted in kickback plot
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Abbeville County Sheriff Charles Goodwin has been indicted by a state grand jury on a charge of misconduct in office.
SC Senate says sweepstakes devices are illegal
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The state Senate has approved a bill specifying that sweepstakes machines are illegal gambling.
SC election agency should stay in budget this year
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The director of the State Elections Commission says her agency should have enough money to make it through the end of this fiscal year.
Fast Food Chain Zaxby's Hacked
Here's another reason to monitor your financial information a little closer, fast food favorite, Zaxby's has been hacked.
Myrtle Beach Nightclub Bans Smoking
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) _ A nightclub at the Broadway at the Beach complex in Myrtle Beach has banned smoking. The Sun News of Myrtle Beach reported that a spokesman for the complex says Crocodile Rocks is the first nightclub at the attraction to go smoke-free.
Unloaded gun found on student at Midlands school
BLYTHEWOOD, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say a 16-year-old student has been found with an unloaded gun at a Midlands high school. Richland County deputies say the gun was stolen Monday and its owner made a list of people who were with his daughter at the time the weapon was taken.
Swainson's Father Blames Police for Disappearance
As the lone suspect in the Gabbie Swainson disappearance case, Freddie Grant, awaits sentencing on a federal ammunition charge, the father of the missing Midlands teenager says local authorities should have done more in the case of his daughter's suspected kidnapping.
Veteran: "It is a symbol of our country."
Local Veteran speaks out after Chapin High teacher stands accused of stomping on the American flag.
Grant Found Guilty, Swainson's Father Speaks
It took a jury about two and a half hours to find Freddie Grant guilty on a federal ammunition charge. That means, they believe Grant was knowingly and intentionally in possession of ammunition, which is against the law for anyone already convicted of a felony.
Haley praises Martin Luther King in address
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley says she thinks the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., would be proud of the progress South Carolina has made.
Fraud Potential for SC Zaxby's Stores
Georgia-based restaurant firm, Zaxby's, says suspicious computer files have been found at some of its locations, including South Carolina.
Wal-Mart Pledges to Hire 100,000+ Veterans
Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world's largest retailer and the nation's largest private employer, is making a pledge to hire every veteran who wants a job.
SC observing human trafficking awareness month
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina officials are observing National Human Trafficking Awareness month with ab event at the Statehouse.
