SC's passing rate on GED test hits all-time high
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's passing rate for students seeking a high school equivalency diploma has surpassed the national average for the first time.
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Molly the Milk Truck found in Charlotte
FORT MILL, S.C. (AP) — Molly the Mooing Milk Truck is missing no more.
SC's Air Force historian awarded for Iraq work
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A civilian historian at Shaw Air Force Base has won a major award for his work while deployed last year in Iraq with the 20th Fighter Wing.
Hilton Head rules said to hinder minority areas
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — One Hilton Head Island official says rules approved 20 years ago to slow rapid development on the island are now hindering redevelopment in black neighborhoods.
Bittersweet Ending to Free Health Care Event
Thanks to the efforts of more than 1,500 volunteers, SC Mission 2011: Midlands, a free health care event held on August 5 and 6 at the Carolina Coliseum, provided health care services to more than 2,000 people. However, not everyone received treatment.
Lexington Man Bitten By Bull Shark
A Lexington man has been hospitalized after being bitten by a bull shark 13 miles off Beaufort Inlet.
A dozen people sentenced in postal fraud scheme
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A dozen men and women from the Spartanburg area have been sentenced for a scheme to steal nearly $2 million through check fraud.
SC tourism indicators show industry recovering
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — New numbers show that South Carolina's $14 billion tourism industry is continuing to bounce back from the Great Recession.
When things go wrong...
If you weren't watching Friday's edition of ABC Columbia News at Noon, then you missed some unexpected visitors showing up at the Corner of Main and Gervais. After some technical difficulties took place for our interview segment, we had to move on with weather and some headline updates... that is, until this happened. Check out the entire video... coming to you from Main and Gervais.
Orientation Helps New Students Overcome Fears
Overcoming transitional fears, is a big step for Freshman and other new students and Dreher High School is stepping up to make sure students are ready and prepared for the first day of school.
South Carolina's Clowney faces noise ticket
ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina defensive end Jadeveon Clowney has a court date next month in Rock Hill to deal with a noise violation ticket he was given last month.
SC Army pilot killed in GA crash hailed as leader
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina native who died in an Army helicopter crash this week is being remembered as a youthful leader with a magnetic personality.
University of SC offers online program next fall
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The University of South Carolina plans to offer former students who didn't graduate a way to earn their degree online.
Clemson University to start merit-pay system
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Clemson University professors are being evaluated under the college's new pay-for-performance system.
Clyburn says he hopes to cut deeper than $1.5T
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Rep. James Clyburn says he hopes to use his appointment to Congress's debt-reduction supercommittee as a way to ensure tax loopholes are closed, waste is found and even military spending cuts are considered.
Coast Guard search under way for overdue SC boater
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The U.S. Coast Guard is looking for a boater in Murrells Inlet.
Haley, DeMint, Scott opening RedState Gathering
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The conservative web and blog site RedState.org is holding a gathering in South Carolina and several of the state's leading Republicans are welcoming the group.
Metal recycler expanding in SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A metal recycler is expanding in South Carolina, creating 50 new jobs.
Darlington police chief found dead at home
DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Darlington Police Chief Jay Cox has been found dead at his home.
Nude PETA Protestors in Downtown Columbia
People For the Ethical Treatment of Animals, or PETA, brought its shock-value approach to the Capitol City to spread its message of water conservation and environmental protection.
