Investigators Arrest Suspect in Salty Nut Cafe Fire
Columbia Fire Department investigators say they have arrested a man for intentionally setting a fire at the Salty Nut Cafe in Five Points.
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Recalled birth control pills prescribed in Columbia
The fallout continues today from a voluntary recall issued by Pfizer over a contraceptive packaging mistake.
Suspended Drivers' Licenses to be Cleared
The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) announces the upcoming Driver Suspension Eligibility Week for drivers with certain license suspensions, which means your spotted driving record could be wiped clean.
South Carolina State considers budget cuts
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina State University is considering budget cuts to make up for an estimated shortfall of almost $4 million.
Wing of Seneca nursing home closed by virus
SENECA, S.C. (AP) — State health officials are investigating a suspected outbreak of the norovirus at a hospital-owned nursing home in Seneca.
Civilian reserve police officer killed in wreck
WAYNESBORO, Ga. (AP) — Authorities say a civilian reserve officer for the Waynesboro Police Department has been killed in a collision with a logging truck.
Clemson plans 1,400 student apartment complex
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson University is building an apartment village that will house up to 1,400 students when it opens in three years.
Man dies in mobile home fire in Cayce
CAYCE, S.C. (AP) — A Cayce man has died in a fire at his mobile home.
ETV station serving Lowcountry closes local studio
BEAUFORT, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Educational Television has closed its Beaufort studio because of budget cuts.
SC DOT secretary: Commission micromanages
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's transportation secretary says he's OK with having two bosses but he wants one of them to stop micromanaging the agency.
SC leaders, wife of VA chief meet on military kids
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The wife of the head of the Veterans Affairs Administration is praising South Carolina's community leaders and state school system for their efforts to support children in military families.
SC governor signs bill on inspector general
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley has signed a bill that sets up the office of the state inspector general to investigate allegations of fraud, waste and abuse in state government.
Suicidal man closes major Charleston bridge
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A man threatening to kill himself snarled traffic in Charleston as he closed down the Ravenel Bridge for two hours.
SC employers, Guard discuss jobs for female vets
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A group of South Carolina business leaders and the top female general in the South Carolina National Guard are meeting to discuss ways to help female military veterans get back into the workforce.
Spoleto Festival USA auction going high-tech
CHARLESON, S.C. (AP) — The Spoleto Festival USA auction is going high-tech.
US Forest Service doing preventative burns in SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Federal officials are hoping to reduce the threat of wildfires by doing some annual burns in South Carolina national forests.
US Army Picks Site for Orangeburg Reserve Center
The U.S. Army has selected a 15-acre site near Orangeburg for a new Army Reserve Center that will cost nearly $12 million.
Cops: Greer robbery suspect's brother gave her gun
GREER, S.C. (AP) — The brother of a Greer woman police say died in a robbery attempt has been charged with giving his sister the gun she used to shoot and kill a homeowner.
Moore-Pastides at USC Salkehatchie nutrition event
ALLENDALE, S.C. (AP) — The wife of University of South Carolina President Harris Pastides (Pas-TEE-Dees) and USC's mascot Cocky are leading an event on nutrition and reading for 300 families in Hampton and Allendale counties.
SC DOT sets new goal for paying bills quicker
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's transportation secretary says his agency is trying to pay bills faster than the law requires after last summer's financial mess.
