Victim's Family Speaks, Suspect Faces Judge
The parents of an 18-year-old severely assaulted and robbed of his cell phone in Columbia's Five Points, speaks about the crime.
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2 Denali hikers tired but uninjured when found
DENALI NATIONAL PARK AND PRESERVE, Alaska (AP) — Two missing hikers were found early Thursday morning when a search helicopter spotted them five miles north of Mt. Healy in Denali National Park and Preserve.
Man killed while walking on US 178 near Pickens
PICKENS, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a 69-year-old man walking down U.S. 178 near Pickens has been struck and killed by a car.
Boy Spends Birthday Helping Those In Need
A few weeks ago we brought you the story of how the Columbia Police Department is helping people across the Midlands who are in need of a way to cool their homes. Thursday one little boy actually spent his birthday volunteering for the program.
SC lawmakers oppose more college tuition breaks
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina legislators want to prevent public colleges from giving more out-of-state students a tuition break.
SC hurries $75 million to schools for special ed
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina education officials are rushing to send $75 million to schools for special education programs to avoid losing federal money.
Fewer students drop out of SC schools
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A new report shows fewer students dropped out of South Carolina's public schools last year.
SC attorney general: state can run 2012 primary
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's attorney general says the state Election Commission can run the first-in-the-South 2012 Republican presidential primary.
SC Senate opens US House district line debate
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina senators have opened debate on how to draw district lines for a new, seventh U.S. House seat.
Dropout Rate Down in SC
More and more South Carolina public high school students are staying in school.
Man Accused of Threatening Teens Arrested
A man accused of threatening teens and their families to get them to join his gang is in custody.
Suspect Arrested in Home Invasion
Deputies have arrested a man accused in a violent home invasion.
Suspect Wanted in Hotel Robbery
Sumter police hope a sketch will lead them to the suspects in an armed robbery at a motel.
Facebook closes account for SC inmate
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Facebook has closed the account of South Carolina prisoner serving 60 years for killing a Goose Creek man.
Time safe, customers foil SC store heist
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Police say a bandit who tried to hold up a Summerville convenience store was foiled by a time-lock safe and constant interruptions.
Power outages caused by storms in Carolinas
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Storms moving through the Carolinas knocked down trees and caused power outages in western and central areas of the states.
Hospitality group disbands on SC coast
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — A group that has supported tourism on the South Carolina coast for a quarter century is disbanding.
Ferry for Sandy Island on SC coast rejected
CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — Worries about costs and Coast Guard certification have prompted a local transportation agency to reject a new ferry for Sandy Island.
300 free hotel nights honor Beaufort anniversary
BEAUFORT, S.C. (AP) — Hotels in the Beaufort area are giving away 300 free hotel nights to celebrate the 300th anniversary of the city.
Company plans to add 150 jobs at Duncan auto plant
DUNCAN, S.C. (AP) — Draexlmaier Automotive of America says it will create 150 new jobs over the next five years as it expands its plant in Spartanburg County.
