Strong Weather leaves the Midlands
After a couple of really warm days, a powerful cold front moves through the area and fired off some serious storms.
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House panel cancels retirement system meeting
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A House panel has cancelled plans to talk about proposals to fix South Carolina's pension system for state workers.
BASF Catalysts plant adding 25 jobs in Seneca
WALHALLA, S.C. (AP) — A plant that makes metal catalysts in Oconee County is investing $60 million over the next five years.
SC circuit judge: $14 million to sex abuse victim
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina Circuit Court judge has awarded a 27-year-old woman more than $14 million dollars in civil damages against a former relative who sexually abused her as a child.
Arrest made in 2007 Greenville killing
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Greenville County sheriff's deputies have arrested a suspect in the 2007 shooting death of another man.
Authorities identify man killed in Berea standoff
BEREA, S.C. (AP) — Greenville County authorities have released the name of a man shot and killed after a two-hour standoff in the parking lot of a state agency in Berea (buh-REE-uh).
Newberry College president steps down
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Newberry College President Scott Koerwer has resigned.
TD Bank announcing jobs in SC
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — TD Bank is bringing jobs to South Carolina.
Columbia police holding fundraiser at restaurant
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Columbia's law enforcement community is partnering with a local restaurant to raise money for the Columbia Police Foundation.
Horry County chairman running for 7th District
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The chairman of the Horry County Council is the latest Republican to announce he's running for South Carolina's new 7th congressional district.
Darla Moore to speak at event honoring GE Energy
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Financier and philanthropist Darla Moore is speaking at an event in Greenville honoring GE Energy for its work helping local schools.
Entrepreneurship group honoring SC innovations
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina group that promotes entrepreneurship is showcasing innovations in Columbia.
NRC members discussing problems at Oconee
SENECA, S.C. (AP) — Federal regulators are meeting with Duke Energy officials to discuss problems at the Oconee Nuclear Station near Seneca.
Authorities gather for prescription drug summit
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Federal and state authorities are meeting in Columbia for a summit on prescription drug abuse and addiction.
Blue Cross Blue Sheild Looking to Hire Hundreds
Blue Cross Blue Shield held their first of two open houses Tuesday evening as they look to fill 5 hundred positions. Some who attended are hoping this will be there last stop on the road to employment.
New leader takes helm of SC public safety agency
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's Department of Public Safety has a new leader.
SC welcome centers kick off recycling program
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Visitors to South Carolina are getting a chance to help keep the Palmetto State clean during stops at the state's nine welcome centers.
SC AG to represent commission in permit fight
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's attorney general has agreed to represent the Savannah River Maritime Commission in its opposition to Georgia's plans to dredge the river channel shared with South Carolina.
SC man shot in parking lot standoff with police
BEREA, S.C. (AP) — A standoff with police in Berea has ended with a man being shot and wounded after reportedly firing a gun at deputies.
Couple donates $2M as part of Winthrop effort
ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) — Winthrop University's new fundraising campaign is gathering momentum with the announcement of a $2 million donation from a graduate and her husband.
