SC GOP volunteers head north to NC help party
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina's Republican Party is getting a little help from its friends.
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SC senators give key approval to budget
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Senate has given key approval to its $6.6 billion spending plan for state taxes.
SC Senate approves pension reform plan
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Senate has approved a pension reform plan that puts most of the changes on new employees.
Benedict AD Washington to receive NAACP award
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Benedict College athletic director Willie Washington is receiving an award from the South Carolina State Conference of the NAACP.
SC Agriculture Department hosting veggie field day
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — State agriculture officials are offering information about the state's fruit and vegetable production.
Fort Jackson to celebrate military retirees
FORT JACKSON, S.C. (AP) — The Army's largest training installation is setting several days aside to celebrate military retirees and help them get information about healthy living.
Wall Collapses
ABC Columbia News has learned a structure has fallen over along Bull street.
Student Loan Scam
The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs is asking people to be on the look out when it comes to paying their student loans. Officials say scammers are convincing former students they have a quick fix to eliminate their debt.
Mega Millions Winning Ticket Sold in Bishopville
You may be hoarding a winning Mega Millions ticket and not even know it.
Investors get $19M from '3 Hebrew Boys' scam
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Investors are receiving some of the money they entrusted with a South Carolina trio dubbed the "3 Hebrew Boys" currently serving decades in prison for an $80 million scam.
Army replaces 1st female head of drill sgt school
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Army is replacing the first female commander of its prestigious drill sergeant school just days after it lifted her unexplained suspension.
Man sentenced to 45 years in SC pool hall death
RIDGELAND, S.C. (AP) — A 23-year-old man has been sentenced to 45 years in prison for a shooting death in a Ridgeland pool hall.
Man Sentenced to 45 years in SC Pool Hall Death
RIDGELAND, S.C. (AP) _ A 23-year-old man has been sentenced to 45 years in prison for a shooting death in a Ridgeland pool hall. Solicitor Duffie Stone says Brett Howard was sentenced after he was convicted Wednesday of murder in the 2009 death of Woodrow Brantley.
Troopers Not 'Sitting' on Seat Belt Violators
As some 32 million people plan to hit the roadways for the Memorial Day Holiday weekend, South Carolina Highway Patrol officials remind you that seat belt violations are now a primary offense in the state.
Hebrew Boys Scam
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Investors are receiving some of the money they entrusted with a South Carolina trio dubbed the ``3 Hebrew Boys'' currently serving decades in prison for an $80 million scam.
Greenville sex offender facing more charges
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a 21-year-old convicted sex offender charged with kidnapping a 7-year-old is now facing more charges.
Seneca mom charged with helping daughter beat teen
SENECA, S.C. (AP) — Investigators say a mother has been charged with helping her daughters beat up another teen at Seneca High School.
SC gov and lt gov could run together in 2018
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Voters will be asked in November whether the governor and lieutenant governor should run together, but the change wouldn't take place until 2018.
SC Senate passes bill to clear election confusion
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Senate has approved a bill meant to prevent in future elections the chaos that resulted in nearly 200 candidates being tossed off June primary ballots.
12 arrested, 4 sought in Lowcountry drug probe
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Authorities in Dorchester County have arrested 12 people and are looking for four others as the result of a probe into illegal drug and liquor sales in the county.
