SC receiving nearly 350 new school buses
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina is receiving 342 new school buses that replace buses up to 28 years old.
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Aide: Stow 'Harps,' Ex-President in Good Hands
Former President George H.W. Bush is unlikely to leave the Houston hospital where he's being cared for anytime soon but would tell well-wishers to ``put the harps back in the closet,'' an aide says.
Woman Accused of Scam in Name of CT Victim
A New York City woman has been arrested by federal authorities who say she tried to scam donors by posing as a relative of one of the children killed at a Connecticut elementary school.
Baby Recliner Recalled after Deaths Are Reported
Major US stores are recalling a popular baby recliner after reports of five deaths linked to the device.
Active Meth Lab Found in Midlands Garage
A Midlands man is behind bars after deputies say he was operating a meth lab out of his garage.
Group to push for SC gas tax increase
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A group has hired two lobbyists to push for an increase in South Carolina's gas tax.
SC to offer free hunting for 2 days in January
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina is allowing hunting without a license for two days next month.
Retired General H. Norman Schwarzkopf Dies
H. Norman Schwarzkopf, the retired general credited with leading U.S.-allied forces to a victory in the first Gulf War, has died at age 78, a U.S. official confirmed to ABC News. He died today in Tampa, Fla., where he lived in retirement, a U.S. official told the Associated Press.
End of 2012 sees spike in SC highway deaths
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ The number of people killed on South Carolina's highways has spiked at the end of 2012.
Man Leads Cops on Chase Through Georgia, SC
ANDERSON, S.C. (AP) _ Deputies are looking for a man they say led them on a chase through Georgia and South Carolina.
Family, Friends Go Online for Help to Find Missing Mother
As the search for a missing Midlands mother continues, her family and friends turn online for help.
Council Names Wilson To Take Over as Columbia City Manager
Columbia's city manager is stepping down.
Storms bring heavy rain but little damage to SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The same storm system that brought dozes of tornadoes to the Southeast on Christmas Day appears to have just brought rain and a little wind to South Carolina.
Christmas tree grinding offered in Columbia area
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Christmas trees can now go from being a beautiful holiday decoration to useful mulch.
Batesburg-Leesville to get domestic violence court
BATESBURG-LEESVILLE, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Attorney General's Office is sending one of its attorneys to Batesburg-Leesville once a month to prosecute criminal domestic violence cases.
Moderate severe storm risk Wed. in parts of SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The National Weather Service says there is a good chance of severe weather Wednesday in South Carolina.
Deputies: Career Criminal May Be in Hiding
The suspect wanted for forcing a man out of his car at gunpoint may be receiving help to hide from authorities. That's according to the Richland County Sheriff's Department.
Kershaw County cracks down on traffic violators
CAMDEN, S.C. (AP) — Kershaw County Sheriff Jim Matthews says his deputies are cracking down on dangerous and drunken drivers and it is making the county's roads safer.
Clemson Student's Turtle Project Takes Dark Twist
Clemson University student Nathan Weaver just wanted to put together a project to help figure out the best way to assist turtles in crossing the road.
Looming Deadline for Your Taxes
President Barack Obama returns from Hawaii Thursday morning, and he and congressional leaders have yet to agree on how to avoid the so-called fiscal cliff next week that could rattle a recovering, but-still-fragile economy.
