City Reacts to Death of Missing City Leader
Lawmakers to the Mayor of Columbia all reacting to the news of South Carolina Hospitality Association President, Tom Sponsellers death.
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Senators Advance Ban Preventing Occupy Protests
A South Carolina Senate panel has advanced a measure preventing Occupy Columbia protesters from resuming their around-the-clock presence on Statehouse grounds.
SC House overrides Haley's veto on port permit
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina House has voted overwhelmingly to override Gov. Nikki Haley's veto on a bill meant to help undo a permit allowing Georgia to expand its port in Savannah.
SC Senate confirms leader of environmental agency
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The state's public health and environmental control agency has a new leader.
Deadly Fire
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say a cigarette caused a fire that killed a woman in an apartment in Columbia.
DHEC Investigates Big Rise in Norovirus Outbreaks
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina health officials say they've investigated more than four times the number outbreaks of a virus that causes diarrhea and vomiting this year than they investigated during the period last year.
SCHA Spokesperson: "This is extraordinarily shocking."
Tuesday family, friends and co-workers reacted to the news that the President of the South Carolina Hospitality Association, Tom Sponseller, was found dead in a dowtown Columbia parking garage.
Indian ambassador: SC Gov. Haley is 'a star'
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The ambassador from India to the United States says she is anxious to meet South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley this week.
SC Air Guard flights over Myrtle Beach, Florence
MCENTIRE JOINT NATIONAL GUARD BASE, S.C. (AP) — Fighter jets with the South Carolina Air National Guard are conducting exercises in the skies over Myrtle Beach and Florence.
Previous Coverage: Senators Pray for Missing SC Executive
Tuesday, senators held a moment of silence and prayer for missing South Carolina Hospitality Association President, Tom Sponseller.
Previous Coverage: Missing Person: President of SC Hospitality Assoc.
Columbia Police Chief Randy Scott hopes the public can assist officers in locating a missing person. The family of Tom Sponseller, who was born on May 18, 1950, is concerned for his safety and well being.
Previous Coverage: The Search for Tom Sponseller
Billboards with Tom Sponseller's picture are now up in both North and South Carolina.
Previous Coverage: Search Continues for Missing Lobbyist
It's been over a week since Tom Sponseller has been seen near his downtown office. The search continues with new information coming to light concerning the Hospitality Association that he headed up. Still there is no sight of Sponseller.
'Apparent Suicide' for Tom Sponseller
Columbia Police believe President of the South Carolina Hospitality Association, Tom Sponseller, committed suicide, ending a 10-day search for the man.
Fire at Colonial Village Apartment claims one life
An early morning fire at the Colonial Village Apartment complex on West Avenue claims the life of an elderly woman.
Guilty plea in death of 7-month-old Easley boy
EASLEY, S.C. (AP) — A 37-year-old Piedmont man has pleaded guilty in the death of his girlfriend's 7-month-old baby.
South Carolina Associated Press 2011 broadcast contest winners.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Winners of the 2011 South Carolina Associated Press Broadcasters Contest to be honored March 31:
North Myrtle Beach looking at city coin
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — It won't help buy suntan lotion or a T-shirt, but North Myrtle Beach is looking at minting its own city coin.
Teacher on leave after playing "Jackass 2" movie
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (AP) — A teacher at Wando High School in Mount Pleasant has been placed on administrative leave after playing a segment of the movie "Jackass 2" in class.
SC exports up more than 21 percent in 2011
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The value of South Carolina's exports continues to rise.
