Small Business Owner: 'We create jobs'
For the first time, the City of Columbia invites small business owners to a gripe session they hope, in the end, benefits them, merchants and consumers.
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Obscenity trial of Bonneau woman delayed
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A trial has been delayed for a Berkeley County woman who got a ticket for displaying plastic testicles on the back of her pickup truck.
SC Math, Reading Scores Virtually Unchanged
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina students' scores on national math and reading tests haven't changed much in two years and continue to hover below the national average. The U.S. Department of Education released data Tuesday showing South Carolina's fourth- and eighth-graders posted scores that were between two and five points below the national average.
Spurrier Hopes Passing Improves For Arkansas
Steve Spurrier is frustrated by his team's lack of passing production and says it will need to improve for #9 USC to win at #7 Arkansas this weekend. ABC Columbia Sports Director Tim Hill recaps Tuesday's weekly Steve Spurrier press conference from Williams-Brice Stadium.
Deadly accident claims another child's life
A second child has died after a weekend car accident that killed her 7-year-old brother. Lexington County Coroner Harry Harman stated that 10-year-old Haley Upchurch died at the hospital Tuesday.
SRS facility to be used to feed future MOX plant
AIKEN, S.C. (AP) — The federal government is going to use a facility at the Savannah River site near Aiken to produce tons of plutonium oxide for the complex's future mixed-oxide fuel plant.
SC Democrats plan lawsuit over US House plans
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Democratic Party Chairman Dick Harpootlian says a lawsuit will be filed within two weeks over the U.S. House district plans the Justice Department says it won't challenge.
Lab-grown diamond maker moving to South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina officials say a new cultivated diamond facility in Greenville County is expected to create 70 jobs.
Suspicious package prompts closure of SC school
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A suspicious package found at a Columbia high school caused classes to be cancelled.
Man accused of posing as social worker re-arrested
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Columbia man accused of posing as a social worker to take money from seven vulnerable adults faces new charges.
SRS manager donates ice cream to family center
WARRENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — The contractor that manages the Savannah River Site is making some sweet dreams come true.
Banks Cancel Debit Card Fees
Just in the last few weeks four major banks have announced that they plan to do away with some controversial bank fees. A majority of banks were planning to begin charging their customers a fee in order to use their debit cards.
SC Democrats Plan Lawsuit over US House Plans
South Carolina Democratic Party Chairman Dick Harpootlian says a lawsuit will be filed within two weeks over the U.S. House district plans the Justice Department says it won't challenge.
15 Indicted in Lancaster County Gang Crackdown
LANCASTER, S.C. (AP) _ More than a dozen people have been indicted as part of a gang roundup in Lancaster County. South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson and Sheriff Barry Faile said Monday 15 people had been indicted for gang activity.
15 indicted in Lancaster County gang crackdown
LANCASTER, S.C. (AP) — More than a dozen people have been indicted as part of a gang roundup in Lancaster County.
Fake Social Worker
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A Columbia man accused of posing as a social worker to take money from seven vulnerable adults faces new charges. Columbia Police Chief Randy Scott announced that 45-year-old Mitchell Smith was arrested Monday morning and charged with neglect of a vulnerable adult and simple possession of marijuana.
Halloween Safety
Halloween is a time for fun and treats, but don't let the tricks turn dangerous. We have some safety tips to keep you and the little ghosts and goblins safe on Halloween.
Woman shot to death in Conway
CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — A 34-year-old woman died after she was shot at a home in Conway.
Rock Hill police arrest 2 in robbery, shooting
ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) — Rock Hill police have arrested two people and accused them of robbing a pharmacy and shooting at an officer.
SC court affirms pregnant girlfriend murder
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's highest court has upheld the conviction of a man found guilty of smothering his pregnant girlfriend, then using her cell phone to send relatives text messages so they would think she was all right.
