Low gas prices boosting July 4th at SC beaches
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Police in South Carolina beach communities are expecting lots of visitors this holiday week thanks to lower gasoline prices.
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Fireworks Safety
As many of you gear up for 4th of July celebrations, the Columbia Fire Department says they're getting ready as well. Fire officials say the increase of injuries that on display during this time of the year is a show, no one wants to see.
New Schedule Tightens Window to Implement Voter ID
A revised timetable for the federal lawsuit over South Carolina's voter ID law would make it harder for the new requirements to impact the Nov. 6 general election.
2 DJJ Teens Remain On the Run, Could Still Be in Columbia
Two escaped DJJ teens remain on the loose, while the third has been captured.
Legislators Approve Specialty Plates
Special license plates that recognize South Carolina's veterans, active military personnel and their parents are among dozens of new plate designs authorized by legislators.
Two Year Old Home Safe: Amber Alert lifted
Brandon Lee Dubose, II has been found safely, and the father has been taken into custody. say police.
Duke Progress Merger
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina utilities regulators are giving the final approval needed before Duke Energy can complete its takeover of Progress Energy and form the largest American electric company.
Chester Jail Inmate Captured After Brief Escape
CHESTER, S.C. (AP) _ A Chester County jail inmate has been captured after he briefly escaped while at the Chester Regional Medical Center. Sheriff Richard Smith says officers captured 21-year-old Aaron Bianco Monday afternoon in some woods behind a home about 90 minutes after he escaped.
Voter ID Timetable Adjusted
A revised timetable for the federal lawsuit over South Carolina's voter ID law would make it harder for the new requirements to impact the Nov. 6 general election.
SC Sets Record for Seatbelt Use
More people in the Palmetto State are making it click.
Power Restoration Intensified by Heat
Battling intense heat did cause some problems for South Carolina Electric & Gas work crews; however, workers took regular breaks and stayed hydrated to restore power to thousands of customers left in the dark due to weekend storms.
SC coroner checks if nursing home death from heat
EASLEY, S.C. (AP) — Authorities have released the name of an 84-year-old Easley nursing home resident whose death is being investigated as possibly related to recent intense heat.
Man charged in deadly SC dump truck crash
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A 66-year-old dump truck driver has been charged in a crash that killed a Columbia man riding in a motorized wheelchair.
SC regulators clear last bar to Duke-Progress deal
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina utilities regulators are giving the final approval needed before Duke Energy can complete its takeover of Progress Energy and form the largest American electric company.
TD Bank to ramp up hiring in SC in August
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Hiring for TD Bank's expansion plans is ramping up next month, as its Greenville call center opens with 70 people.
Appeals court upholds off-campus religious classes
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A federal appeals court has upheld a South Carolina school district program that allows high school students to earn elective credit through an off-campus religious course.
Groups sue over Charleston cruise terminal permits
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Environmental and preservation groups are pursuing a federal lawsuit to challenge plans for a $35 million cruise terminal in South Carolina.
Hanahan man dies in train accident
HANAHAN, S.C. (AP) — A Hanahan man has died after he drove into the path of an oncoming train.
Surge in Insurance Claims after Storms
Weekend storms that hit the midlands hard, now have some residents searching for relief from their insurance adjusters.
SC Regulators Clear Last Bar to Duke-Progress Deal
South Carolina utilities regulators are giving the final approval needed before Duke Energy can complete its takeover of Progress Energy and form the largest American electric company.
