Childhood Cancer and South Carolina's Children.
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. According to a local physician more than 100 cases of childhood cancer were diagnosed in the South Carolina last year.
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Coroner ID's Body Found on Candi Lane
Columbia Police say a body has been discovered near 500 Candi Lane. According to Police, the unidentified male was found by members of the Columbia-Richland Fire Department while responding to a report of a brush fire. Police say they suspect foul play.
USC's New Scoreboard, Behind the Scenes
By now Gamecocks fans have noticed the mammoth-sized high definition (HD) video scoreboard towering over Williams Brice stadium at each home game. But, how does it work? Just what makes it so grand? ABC Columbia shares a special behind-the-scenes look.
McConnell to visit nursing homes throughout state
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Lt. Gov. Glenn McConnell is scheduled to travel to South Carolina's nursing homes as part of his "Face of Aging" tour.
SC State Library to offer transparency class
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina State Library is offering people a chance to learn more about how their government operates — and what information is available.
BMW executive speaks to green business conference
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A top executive at BMW Manufacturing Co.'s U.S. headquarters is scheduled to speak in Columbia.
Police: Woman's raffle for cancer victim was scam
CHAPIN, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a Varnville woman who told people she was running a raffle to raise money for a cancer victim was actually using the cash to pay for her recent divorce.
Longtime member of SC's largest law firm dies
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A longtime partner of one of South Carolina's largest law firms has died.
SC treasurer to discuss identity theft in Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis is teaming up with a major credit card company to give tips on how to avoid identity theft.
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis is teaming up with a major credit card company to give tips on how to avoid identity theft.
Military police company returns to Florence
FLORENCE, S.C. (AP) — A military police company from South Carolina is home from Afghanistan.
NTSB: Pilot not licensed in flying boat crash
DEWEES ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — The National Transportation Safety Board says the pilot of a flying boat that crashed near Dewees Island last year killing two people was not properly licensed and under the influence of alcohol.
Haley appoints Gen. Finan to higher ed agency
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley has appointed a retired Air Force general and former University of South Carolina administrator to lead the state's Commission on Higher Education.
Free Pet Surgery to Lexington County Residents
Lexington County residents, when it comes to your pets, you have a chance to get a costly surgery for free.
Man Arrested for Indecent Exposure
A man is behind bars, accused of performing a sex act on himself in public.
New Study Reports 15% of Teens with Cellphones "Sext"
A new study says that teenagers who send or receive sexually explicit text messages, or "sext" messages, are more likely to engage in sexual activity.
A Pennsylvania judge has scheduled Jerry Sandusky's sentencing for convictions of child sexual abuse for Oct. 9.
A Pennsylvania judge has scheduled Jerry Sandusky's sentencing for convictions of child sexual abuse for Oct. 9.
State Helping Citizens Protect their Identity
One local man says ever since his wallet was stolen, he's been living a 9 and a 1/2 year nightmare.
Officials Provide Update on SC Harbor Deepening
ISLE OF PALMS, S.C. (AP) _ A draft environmental impact statement on the $300 million deepening of the Charleston Harbor shipping channel is expected to be ready in about 18 months.
Greer man drowns trying to save granddaughter
GREER, S.C. (AP) _ A Greer man has drowned while trying to save his granddaughter, who was later rescued by her mother.
