Tornado watch, rip current warnings posted for SC
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — As tropical systems move past South Carolina, weather watches and warnings have been posted in portions of the state.
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Charleston church damaged by August earthquake
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The sanctuary of a Charleston church has been closed because of damage from last month's earthquake in Virginia.
Mount Pleasant civilian killed in Afghanistan
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A Mount Pleasant man working as a civilian in Afghanistan with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has been killed.
Midlands Post Offices Targeted to Close
Of the nearly 4,000 post offices that could be shut down nationwide due to budget cuts, three of them are in the Midlands.
Preparing for Severe Weather
Remnants of Tropical Storm Lee prompted tornado watches for half the state of South Carolina, Tuesday. Are you and your family ready if severe weather strikes?
Wofford freshmen package food for Haiti
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — More than 20,000 meals packaged by Wofford College students are heading to Haiti.
SC court denies Rita Bixby's appeal in 2003 deaths
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina court has denied the appeal of a 79-year-old woman convicted as an accessory in the 2003 killings of two Abbeville County police officers in a dispute over a highway project.
SC woman pleads guilty to Christmas Eve death
GREENWOOD, S.C. (AP) — A 39-year-old woman has been sentenced to 25 years in prison after admitting she stabbed a woman found dead on Christmas Eve.
Dog bites 10-year-old SC girl in face
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a dog has bitten a 10-year-old Hilton Head Island girl in the face.
Pickens County schools last to start in SC
PICKENS, S.C. (AP) — Students in Pickens County are starting the school year later than any other district in South Carolina.
1969 case of slain sailor reopened
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A Charleston investigator is reopening the investigation into the 1969 death of a 25-year-old sailor.
Tornado Watch cancelled for the Midlands
The Tornado Watch that was issued for the Midlands has been cancelled after forecasters determined there was no longer a threat of tornadoes in the area.
Columbia raises $398K for MDA during telethon
We here at ABC Columbia want to say a big thank you to those of you who donated to our annual MDA Labor Day telethon.
GOP candidates in SC vow to carry tea-party banner
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Pledging fidelity to the Constitution and vowing to carry the tea party's banner to Washington, the Republicans chasing the GOP's presidential nomination are pitching themselves as the strongest candidate to roll back four years of President Barack Obama's tenure.
Rep. Mulvaney endorses Perry for president
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Mick Mulvaney of South Carolina is backing Texas Gov. Rick Perry's presidential bid and will advise the Republican on economic issues.
Bachmann campaign chief, deputy depart WH bid
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The campaign chief and deputy campaign manager for Republican presidential contender Michele Bachmann are leaving in a campaign shake-up.
Going into Labor on Labor Day
While Labor Day is a day to rest and relax from work, some women aren't exactly relaxing, instead they are bringing new life into the world.
Hilton Head simplifies permitting process
HILTON HEAD, S.C. (AP) — The town of Hilton Head is streamlining its process for getting permits for commercial development in an effort that some hope will spur investment.
Perry pulls out of event due to wildires back home
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Texas Gov. Rick Perry is heading home from South Carolina to monitor wildfires that are raging in his state.
Leading GOP candidates attending SC forum
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The leading Republican presidential candidates are visiting South Carolina this Labor Day to attend a forum in Columbia hosted by U.S. senator and tea party favorite Jim DeMint.
