Deputy Deadly Crash
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) _ A Richland County deputy who was not charged in a fatal wreck this summer was at fault in four other wrecks while working as a Sumter County deputy a decade ago.
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Riverbanks Zoo Receives Record $863,000 Bequest
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is celebrating a bequest of $863,000, the single largest gift in its 37-year history. Zoo officials said Tuesday that Melinda Poole Grizzell, who died in January, provided for the gift. They say Grizzell moved to South Carolina from San Diego 20 years ago and was a constant supporter of the zoo.
Nationwide EAS Test Wednesday
On Wednesday afternoon at 2 p.m., ABC Columbia will be participating in a nationwide Emergency Alert System test conducted by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Federal Communications Commission. The test is designed to check the proficiency of disseminating emergency information nationwide on a timely basis.
Furman awarded $2M from Duke Endowment
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Furman University is receiving a $2 million grant from The Duke Endowment to expand its fine arts program and strengthen its ties to the Greenville community.
SC Gov. Haley's book expected on Jan. 3
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley's book will be out Jan. 3.
Deputy involved in fatal wreck had crashes before
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — A Richland County deputy who was not charged in a fatal wreck this summer was at fault in four other wrecks while working as a Sumter County deputy a decade ago.
Williamsburg landfill request officially withdrawn
KINGSTREE, S.C. (AP) — Williamsburg County has withdrawn its request for an application to build a landfill to handle 400,000 tons of garbage a year.
Italian in Ravenel cocaine case to plead guilty
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — An Italian citizen who spent more than three years on the run after he was charged in a cocaine conspiracy that included Thomas Ravenel plans to admit he provided cocaine to the former South Carolina treasurer.
Spurrier Says Shaw Will Play vs. Florida
Steve Spurrier says quarterback Connor Shaw should play this Saturday against Florida. Shaw suffered a concussion a concussion at the end of the Arkansas game. ABC Columbia's Tim Hill has a recap to today's weekly press conference from Williams-Brice Stadium.
Salavation Army Looking for Holiday Volunteers for Warehouse
Want to spread Christmas cheer by helping local people in need? The Salvation Army of the Midlands and Toys for Tots still need volunteers to assist at the Christmas warehouse which will be held at the Ruff Building at the SC State Fairgrounds (1200 Rosewood Drive).
Former Columbia city councilman free from prison
A former Columbia city councilman is back home after serving nine months in federal prison for tax evasion.
SC sheriff says justice system failed deputy
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — Sheriff Chuck Wright says the justice system failed a Spartanburg County deputy who was shot and wounded while chasing a suspect.
Runner who died in Savannah marathon was from SC
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Police have identified a runner who collapsed and died during the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon in Savannah as a 58-year-old South Carolina man.
USC instructor talks on Van Gogh website project
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A University of South Carolina art instructor is lecturing on a website that accompanies a new biography of artist Vincent Van Gogh.
Former Columbia city councilman free from prison
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A former Columbia city councilman is back home after serving nine months in federal prison for tax evasion.
SC ranks 8th in hiring military vets as teachers
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Classrooms across South Carolina are benefiting from veteran teachers in more ways than one.
SC automotive firm Kongsberg to add 300 jobs
EASLEY, S.C. (AP) — The firm Kongsberg Automotive is nearly doubling its Pickens County operations with a $7.3 million expansion.
Colleton bus driver charged with pupil assault
WALTERBORO, S.C. (AP) — A Colleton County school bus driver has been fired following his arrest for grabbing a middle school student by the neck and throwing him against a window.
Freshman SC congressman discusses federal regs
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Freshman South Carolina Rep. Tim Scott is traveling around his district to discuss what he sees as overreaching federal rules and regulations.
North Charleston's Summey seeks fifth full term
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The mayor of South Carolina's third-largest city is seeking re-election.
