Christmas Sunday Church Plans
The last time Christmas fell on a Sunday was in 2005. As this weekend approaches, some Midlands churches scramble to alter their plans, as they attempt to decide which day, Saturday or Sunday, is more appropriate.
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Spartanburg, Greenville have lowest gas prices
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Greenville and Spartanburg have the lowest gasoline prices in South Carolina for the Christmas holiday.
SC treasurer votes against Borden's $80K payout
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis says he has voted against giving the departing chief investment officer of the state's pension fund an $80,000 payout.
Three young people arrested in Myrtle Beach death
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Myrtle Beach police have arrested three youths in connection with the shooting death of a man found on a city sidewalk earlier this week.
Occupy Protesters Give Governor 'Gift'
A day after a federal judge rules that Occupy Columbia protesters must no longer camp out on the State house grounds with tents and other sleeping materials, they present Gov. Nikki Haley with an early Christmas gift...a tent.
Justice Dept. Rejects Voter ID
The U.S. Department of Justice has rejected South Carolina's voter ID law, saying the new policy doesn't do enough to ensure that minority voters aren't discriminated against.
Gingrich to hold town hall and lunch in Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Newt Gingirch's last campaign stop in the Republican presidential race before Christmas is going to be in Columbia.
MERRY CHRISTMAS
Merry Christmas from ABC COLUMBIA. We wish you and yours a very happy holiday!
K-9 Fargo Remembered
A memorial service was held Thursday to honor and remember K-9 Fargo, who was killed in the line of duty last week.
Spartanburg, Greenville Have Lowest Gas Prices
Greenville and Spartanburg have the lowest gasoline prices in South Carolina for the Christmas holiday.
Gingrich to Hold Town Hall and Lunch in Columbia
Newt Gingirch's last campaign stop in the Republican presidential race before Christmas is going to be in Columbia.
Protester Urinated at State House
Authorities say a 47-year-old man who identified himself as an Occupy Columbia protester was arrested for urinating near a monument on Statehouse grounds, but protesters say they don't know him.
Alabama jail escapee captured in South Carolina
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Marshals tracked down an escapee from Alabama who fled to South Carolina before being captured.
Colbert offering $500K to pay for SC GOP primary
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Comedian Stephen Colbert is offering to pay half a million dollars to help subsidize South Carolina's first-in-the-South GOP presidential primary, as state officials struggle to pay for it, but there's doubt whether it would even be legal.
Authorities: Protester urinated at Statehouse
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a 47-year-old man who identified himself as an Occupy Columbia protester was arrested for urinating near a monument on Statehouse grounds, but protesters say they don't know him.
Plane makes safe emergency landing on SC beach
SURFSIDE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a replica World War II-era plane has made a safe emergency landing on an Horry County beach after its engine failed shortly after takeoff from the Myrtle Beach airport.
GOP candidates to meet voters in SC, NH and Iowa
WASHINGTON (AP) — As the campaigns wind down for Christmas, three of the GOP presidential candidates will meet with voters in three different states on Friday.
Earthquake Charleston
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ An earthquake that registered a magnitude of 2.6 shook residents near Charleston but no damage has been reported.
Adult Store Opens, City Council Stiffens Ordinances
In an attempt to revamp its current business licensing ordinances, the City of Columbia invited outside legal council to make recommendations, now that a new adult toy store is causing controversy.
Oliver named commander of SC Highway Patrol
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The interim commander of the South Carolina Highway Patrol is getting the job.
