Pelzer man arrested for slapping firefighter
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — A Pelzer man has been arrested after authorities say he pushed and slapped a firefighter trying to help him after a car wreck.
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Annual Thanksgiving Feast Not Just for Homeless
In its 21st year, the Annual Community Thanksgiving Day Dinner, hosted by Columbia's St. Peter's Catholic Church and First Baptist Church, did not disappoint, as some 400 volunteers served more than 1,000 residents, homeless or not.
Lawsuit: SC church knew pastor abused kids
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A new lawsuit accuses officials at a North Charleston church of knowing that its pastor was sexually abusing children but failing to report the activity to authorities.
SC bishop being investigated amid Episcopal schism
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina bishop is being investigated by the Episcopal Church in a new chapter of the ongoing schism in the church over the ordination of gay ministers and other issues.
Correction: Duke Energy-Rate Request story
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — In a Nov. 22 story about Duke Energy's rate increase request in South Carolina, The Associated Press erroneously reported that Duke was negotiating with the Public Service Commission. Duke spokeswoman Paige Sheehan says the utility continues to negotiate with the groups intervening in the rate case before the commission in an effort to reach a settlement, not with the commission itself.
Man facing attempted murder charge in cop shooting
LANCASTER, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a man suspected of shooting a Lancaster County deputy in the stomach as he ate dinner at a restaurant has been charged with attempted murder.
The infamous Thanksgiving Day Parade
We here at ABC Columbia wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving! Here's our gift to you... the most hilarious and ridiculous parade our Good Morning Columbia Team has put together for you! Click the story to access the video.
Thanksgiving Fire Safety
Fire officials are urging people to prepare for more than just a holiday meal. Failing to cook your Thanksgiving feasts safely can be a reciepe for disaster.
Crews cleaning up overturned tanker in Spartanburg
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — Crews in Spartanburg are trying to clean up an overturned tanker truck carrying an acid solution.
Man Facing Attempted Murder Charge in Cop Shooting
Authorities say a man suspected of shooting a Lancaster County deputy in the stomach as he ate dinner at a restaurant has been charged with attempted murder.
SC Firefighter Assaulted
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ A Pelzer man has been arrested after authorities say he pushed and slapped a firefighter trying to help him after a car wreck. Greenville County deputies say 28-year-old Kenneth Henderson was arrested Tuesday night and charged with third-degree assault and battery.
Occupy Columbia Protesters Sue Governor Haley
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Several Occupy Columbia protesters arrested last week for refusing to leave the Statehouse grounds sued South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley and state public safety officials on Wednesday, saying their First Amendment rights were trampled when they were arrested for demonstrating on public property.
Atheist Billboards Hit Columbia, Strike a Nerve
The words: "Don't believe in God? You are not alone." are ruffling the feathers of many in the Midlands, while the organization responsible says it's the perfect advertisement campaign for its cause.
Occupy Charleston protesters arrested
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Several Occupy Charleston protesters have been arrested after trying to spend the night in a downtown park.
Ex-DMV worker gets 18 months for stealing $250K
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles worker who confessed to taking more than $250,000 from the agency has been sentenced to 18 months in prison.
Rock Hill teen gets life for robbery killing
ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) — A Rock Hill teen has been sentenced to life in prison for killing another teen during a robbery.
Graham sets up skating rink without the ice
GRAHAM, N.C. (AP) — The skating rink is ready for a holiday special in Graham; everything except the ice is in place.
More charges against Charleston area youth coach
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — More charges have been filed against a Charleston area youth coach accused of child molestation.
Fake Toys for Tots representative arrested in SC
ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) — Police in Rock Hill have arrested a man wearing a Santa hat who said he was a representative of the U.S. Marine Corps' Toys for Tots program.
South Carolina chief: Arrest verifies complaint
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The chief of security at the South Carolina Statehouse says officers arrested a protester for defecating on the grounds but couldn't remember when, and the state's public safety agency has yet to produce an incident report.
