84 percent of SC schools pass new grading system
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina education officials say nearly three out of every four public schools in the state got either an A or B in new letter-grade assessments.
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Va. court affirms motorcycle gang convictions
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A federal appeals court in Virginia has affirmed the convictions and prison sentences of five members of a violent motorcycle gang.
Couple Carjacked in Midlands Intersection at Red Light
A man and woman are carjacked at gunpoint while waiting for a red light in Columbia.
Police Still Search for Bomb Threat Suspect
The State Law Enforcement Division is still looking for a woman pictured in the above surveillance photo.
Recording Artist Celebrates New Album with Hometown
A Midlands native is sharing his success with his hometown.
Bond set for SC man accused of tainting dialysis
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — A judge has set a $525,000 bond for a man who authorities say poured bleach into the water tanks used for kidney dialysis machines as revenge against his employer.
Parking Revamped for Carolina Football
The old Farmer's Market on Bluff Road is nearing completion just 5 weeks ahead of the first home game for the 2012-2013 Gamecock football season.
"Chick-fil-A Day" Sets Record Sales
New Numbers out today. Customers turned out in droves during the unofficial Chick-fil-A appreciation day Wednesday. Executive Vice President Steve Robinson says it was a record-setting day. Chick-fil-A doesn't release exact sales numbers. Robinson added that "appreciation day" was not a company promotion.
Bleach Contamination Case, Family Speaks
A judge has set a $525,000 bond for Donald Foster III, whom authorities say poured such high levels of chlorine bleach into the water tanks of a kidney dialysis machine, that any patient receiving a treatment would have died.
Plane lands on beach near Ocean Course on SC coast
KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — A plane has landed on a beach on Kiawah Island near the Ocean Course, the site of next week's PGA Championship.
Bridge in Beaufort Closed After Crane Accident
BEAUFORT, S.C. (AP) _ A bridge that connects downtown Beaufort to Lady's Island has been closed after a crane being carried on a truck hit the structure.
Midlands Man Arrested For Indecent Exposure
Richland County deputies have arrested a man who they say exposed himself to several children at a Midlands apartment complex pool.
Sales Tax Holiday wraps up
The annual South Carolina sales tax holiday wrapped up Sunday night, bringing out shoppers to save on school supplies and other bargains.
Drought costing more than just crops
The drought is drying up more than just crops. It may dry up your wallet with higher costs. Crysty Vaughan has details in this Consumer Minute.
Hearing for man accused of tainting dialysis unit
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — A former worker at a West Columbia medical clinic accused of putting bleach into a dialysis machine is scheduled to appear at a bond hearing.
Citadel moves to hire investigator in sex case
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The Citadel's board has taken a step toward hiring an independent investigator to look into its handling of a complaint about a former camp counselor who later pled guilty to number of sex charges.
Kershaw school board member dies in wreck
CAMDEN, S.C. (AP) — A Kershaw County school board member has died after a wreck.
Suspect in SC death arrested in Virgin Islands
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — A man wanted in the shooting death of a college student in Spartanburg last year has been arrested in the Virgin Islands.
Atlantic Beach mayor's election appeal dismissed
CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — A state judge has dismissed the election appeal of Atlantic Beach Mayor Retha Pierce.
Some want more Beaufort County security cameras
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — Beaufort County has 110 security cameras in public buildings and some officials want more installed at parks, libraries and boat landings.
