Wednesday, June 19 2013 1:58 PM EDT2013-06-19 17:58:53 GMT
A prayer vigil is planned for Thursday night for a Saluda teen who drowned in Lake Murray Sunday.Friends and family of 17-year-old Waeland Peeples plan to gather at 7 p.m. Wednesday night at BatesbugMore >>
A prayer vigil is planned for Thursday night for a Saluda teen who drowned in Lake Murray Sunday.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:15 PM EDT2013-06-20 03:15:00 GMT
A Camden man accused of brutally raping a 12-year-old girl will not be getting out of jail. A judge denied bond for 50-year-old Michael Williams. Camden investigators say Williams targeted the girl whileMore >>
A Camden man accused of brutally raping a 12-year-old girl will not be getting out of jail. A judge denied bond for 50-year-old Michael Williams. Camden investigators say Williams targeted the girl while she was at a friend's house.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 10:08 PM EDT2013-06-20 02:08:19 GMT
Richland County Council decided against major changes to how the way the county would have spent around $5.4 million in hospitality taxes. Those changes would have taken money from several of the county'sMore >>
Richland County Council decided against major changes to how the way the county would have spent around $5.4 million in hospitality taxes.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 7:30 PM EDT2013-06-19 23:30:16 GMT
Kershaw County says when it comes to the parking lot behind the courthouse where the judges park and where inmates are brought in and out, the county had to make some security changes. The county wantedMore >>
Kershaw County says when it comes to the parking lot behind the courthouse where the judges park and where inmates are brought in and out, the county had to make some security changes.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 7:19 PM EDT2013-06-19 23:19:53 GMT
RICHLAND, SC (WIS) - The South Carolina Highway Patrol says a 24-year-old man is facing multiple charges, including felony DUI, following a fatal crash involving a child. Troopers say it happened on TuesdayMore >>
Bond was denied for the 24-year-old man accused of DUI after being involved in a car accident that killed his girlfriend's 15-month-old child late Tuesday night.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 7:09 PM EDT2013-06-19 23:09:26 GMT
Members of the Lexington-Richland 5 School District are defending a vote to increase their own pay by as much as 156 percent. Board member Beth Burn Watson says the job is time-consuming and membersMore >>
Members of the Lexington-Richland 5 School District are defending a vote to increase their own pay by as much as 156 percent.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 4:56 PM EDT2013-06-19 20:56:57 GMT
There are 13 nuclear reactors within 150 miles of the State House. All of those facilities will now undergo safety upgrades aimed at containing the threat from natural disasters. There are seven nuclearMore >>
There are 13 nuclear reactors within 150 miles of the State House. All of those facilities will now undergo safety upgrades aimed at containing the threat from natural disasters.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 4:30 PM EDT2013-06-19 20:30:06 GMT
Civilian employees at Shaw Air Force Base in Sumter have begun to receive notices advising them to be prepared for upcoming furloughs, according to officials at the base. Lt. Earon Brown says the furloughsMore >>
Civilian employees at Shaw Air Force Base in Sumter have begun to receive notices advising them to be prepared for upcoming furloughs, according to officials at the base.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 4:16 PM EDT2013-06-19 20:16:31 GMT
Camden Police have arrested a man accused of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl who was playing with friends at his home.50-year-old Michael Leroy Williams is charged with kidnapping and criminal sexualMore >>
Camden Police have arrested a man accused of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl who was visiting his home.More >>
The Aiken Department of Public Safety is asking for the community's assistance in identifying a man they say may have information related to a stolen vehicle.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 1:32 PM EDT2013-06-19 17:32:23 GMT
The South Carolina Highway Patrol is looking for a vehicle wanted in a hit-and-run Wednesday night that left a moped rider seriously injured.Troopers say the crash occurred on Platt Springs Road in LexingtonMore >>
The South Carolina Highway Patrol is looking for a vehicle wanted in a hit-and-run Wednesday night that left a moped rider seriously injured.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:26 PM EDT2013-06-19 16:26:01 GMT
People arriving at the South Carolina State House Wednesday morning found pieces of a huge tree blocking the walkways. The tree on the Sumter Street side of the grounds split sometime overnight TuesdayMore >>
People arriving at the South Carolina State House Wednesday morning found pieces of a huge tree blocking the walkwaysMore >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:59 AM EDT2013-06-19 15:59:32 GMT
A Clarendon County man has been arrested on several sexually-oriented charges after a SLED investigation.SLED agents arrested 66-year-old Melvin Mack Mcelveen of Olanta Tuesday. Mceleveen is charged withMore >>
A Clarendon County man has been arrested on several sexually-oriented charges after a SLED investigation.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:31 AM EDT2013-06-19 15:31:20 GMT
A serious crash on South Carolina 277 inbound is causing delays this morning.The crash occurred near the James E. Clyburn Pedestrian Overpass.Traffic was backed up to the Fontaine Road exit.The South CarolinaMore >>
South Carolina 277 inbound is back open after a serious crash Wednesday morning.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 9:14 AM EDT2013-06-19 13:14:07 GMT
A Connecticut gun manufacturer is moving to South Carolina after Connecticut state lawmakers passed stricter gun control laws after the Sandy Hook School shootings.More >>
A Connecticut gun manufacturer is moving to South Carolina after Connecticut state lawmakers passed stricter gun control laws after the Sandy Hook School shootings.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 8:46 AM EDT2013-06-19 12:46:53 GMT
The Richland County Fire Marshal's Office is investigating a blaze that destroyed a mobile home in Lower Richland County early Wednesday morning.The Columbia Fire Department was dispatched to the fireMore >>
The Richland County Fire Marshal's Office is investigating a blaze that destroyed a mobile home in Lower Richland County early Wednesday morning.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 8:34 AM EDT2013-06-19 12:34:56 GMT
Liquid leaking from a trailer behind a Midlands Walmart prompted emergency crews to evacuate part of the store Tuesday afternoon.According to the Lexington Police Department, Lexington County Fire andMore >>
Liquid leaking from a barrel on a delivery truck behind a Midlands Walmart prompted emergency crews to evacuate the store Tuesday afternoon.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 8:16 AM EDT2013-06-19 12:16:17 GMT
One person has been arrested in connection with the "brutal" brawl filmed at Gonzalez Gardens and uploaded to YouTube, according to Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott. Lott says Crimestoppers tips helpedMore >>
One person has been arrested in connection with the "brutal" brawl filmed at Gonzalez Gardens and uploaded to YouTube, according to Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:42 PM EDT2013-06-19 03:42:53 GMT
Finding the right path in life can be hard, especially for young teens. Gang life can be an outlet for many looking to belong. One former gang member says he left that world behind in search of a betterMore >>
Finding the right path in life can be hard, especially for young teens. Gang life can be an outlet for many looking to belong.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:53 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:53:18 GMT
Columbia City Council voted in favor of moving the giant, infamous fire hydrant known as "Busted Plug" to the corner of Taylor and Gadsden streets in Finlay Park. The vote comes after months of discussionMore >>
Columbia City Council voted in favor of moving the giant, infamous fire hydrant known as "Busted Plug" to the corner of Taylor and Gadsden streets in Finlay Park.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:42 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:42:41 GMT
Logan Robinson is going to need a bigger sash. He's come a long way in 10 years. Back then he was just a 7-year-old Cub Scout who enjoyed carving polar bears out of bars of soap. "For a 7-year old toMore >>
Logan Robinson is going to need a bigger sash. He's come a long way in 10 years. Back then he was just a 7-year-old Cub Scout who enjoyed carving polar bears out of bars of soap.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 5:26 PM EDT2013-06-18 21:26:37 GMT
Federal court officials have postponed the federal gambling trial against Brett Parker, his father, Jack, and one other person until September. According to the federal court's schedule, the trial willMore >>
Federal court officials have postponed the federal gambling trial against Brett Parker, his father, Jack, and one other person until September.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 3:07 PM EDT2013-06-18 19:07:27 GMT
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division is investigating after a West Columbia police officer shot and killed a man with a handgun Monday night.The incident happened at approximately 11:15 p.m. afterMore >>
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division is investigating after a West Columbia police officer shot and killed a man with a handgun Monday night.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 2:22 PM EDT2013-06-18 18:22:35 GMT
The discovery of a bottle of liquid in a Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon office in downtown Columbia Tuesday prompted emergency crews to evacuate the building and investigate the substance.ColumbiaMore >>
The discovery of a bottle of liquid in a Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon office in downtown Columbia prompted emergency crews to evacuate the building and investigate the substance.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 10:24 AM EDT2013-06-18 14:24:25 GMT
Richland County Sheriff's deputies are asking for the community's assistance in identifying a woman who is wanted for fraud.According to Sheriff Leon Lott, the suspect stole a debit card from a customerMore >>
Richland County Sheriff's deputies are asking for the community's assistance in identifying a woman who is wanted for fraud.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 10:22 AM EDT2013-06-18 14:22:49 GMT
A church-affiliated retirement community in Orangeburg is seeking approval to serve beer and wine after its bid to serve liquor was rejected by state officials.More >>
A church-affiliated retirement community in Orangeburg is seeking approval to serve beer and wine after its bid to serve liquor was rejected by state officials.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 9:43 AM EDT2013-06-18 13:43:26 GMT
The City of Cayce is set to officially open the newest section of the Riverwalk and show off improvements to Riverwalk Park at the end of the month. The latest addition to riverfront access in the MidlandsMore >>
The City of Cayce is set to officially open the newest section of the Riverwalk and show off improvements to Riverwalk Park at the end of the month. The latest addition to riverfront access in the MidlandsMore >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 9:30 AM EDT2013-06-18 13:30:23 GMT
A Eastover man passed away four days after being involved in a rollover crash with his family.The accident happened Wednesday morning around 8 a.m. on Sumter Highway.Richland County Coroner Gary WattsMore >>
A Eastover man passed away four days after being involved in a rollover crash with his family.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 9:00 AM EDT2013-06-18 13:00:22 GMT
A Goodwill employee found a device believed to be a hand-grenade Monday afternoon while sorting through items dropped off by donors. Sumter Police Deputy Chief Alvin Holston says an employee was goingMore >>
A Goodwill employee found a device believed to be a hand-grenade Monday afternoon while sorting through items dropped off by donors.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 8:38 AM EDT2013-06-18 12:38:30 GMT
In a beautiful home tucked away in the woods of Lexington County, Crystal and Craig Hewitt appear to be living a fairy tale life. But their story, and why two swing sets swing empty in the summer wind,More >>
In a beautiful home tucked away in the woods of Lexington County, Crystal and Craig Hewitt appear to be living a fairy tale life.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 8:17 AM EDT2013-06-18 12:17:01 GMT
Richland County Sheriff's deputies are asking for the community's assistance in identifying several participants in what investigators have classified as a brutal and disturbing fight that was capturedMore >>
Richland County Sheriff's deputies are asking for the community's assistance in identifying several participants in what investigators have classified as a brutal and disturbing fight that was captured on cell phone video.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 8:00 AM EDT2013-06-18 12:00:33 GMT
COLUMBIA, SC (WIS) - Before the end of the week, state lawmakers expect to have an approved budget bill for the upcoming fiscal year. While the regular session ended back on June 6th, lawmakers passedMore >>
Before the end of the week, state lawmakers expect to have an approved budget bill for the upcoming fiscal year.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 11:18 PM EDT2013-06-18 03:18:20 GMT
There's a new tough program that hopes to get some of the worst behaved teens on the straight and narrow that's wrapping up in the Midlands on Tuesday. For three days, about 30 boys from around the stateMore >>
There's a new tough program that hopes to get some of the worst behaved teens on the straight and narrow that's wrapping up in the Midlands on Tuesday.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 11:12 PM EDT2013-06-18 03:12:40 GMT
A fire department is definitely the last place you'd think there might be a fire, but irony has a funny way of reminding you how odd life can be. On Monday evening, as firefighters rushed out of theMore >>
A fire department is definitely the last place you'd think there might be a fire, but irony has a funny way of reminding you how odd life can be.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 6:34 PM EDT2013-06-17 22:34:06 GMT
A town official says a piece of equipment that malfunctioned, leading to the carbon monoxide poisoning deaths of three people at a Boone hotel, was never inspected. An 11-year-old boy and a couple inMore >>
A town official says a piece of equipment that malfunctioned, leading to the carbon monoxide poisoning deaths of three people at a Boone hotel, was never inspected.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 5:36 PM EDT2013-06-17 21:36:15 GMT
Rescue personnel from two counties recovered an apparent drowning victim Sunday afternoon in the waters of Lake Murray.According to a spokesperson for Newberry County Emergency Services, the incident happenedMore >>
Authorities have released the identity of the teenager who drowned in Lake Murray Sunday afternoon.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 5:08 PM EDT2013-06-17 21:08:48 GMT
It has been 48 days since former Columbia Police Chief Randy Scott resigned from the job as the city's top cop and city council appears to be in no rush to replace him. Since Acting Chief Ruben SantiagoMore >>
It has been 48 days since former Columbia Police Chief Randy Scott resigned from the job as the city's top cop and city council appears to be in no rush to replace him.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 4:11 PM EDT2013-06-17 20:11:12 GMT
University of South Carolina students will pay on average about 3.145 percent more a semester in tuition costs after the school's Board of Trustees voted to approve the increase Monday. According toMore >>
University of South Carolina students will pay on average about 3.145 percent more a semester in tuition costs after the school's Board of Trustees voted to approve the increase Monday.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 4:04 PM EDT2013-06-17 20:04:12 GMT
Richland County Sheriff's deputies say a man was stabbed during a fight Sunday morning.Deputy Curtis Wilson says deputies were called to the 800 block of Broad River Road at about 6 a.m. Sunday for theMore >>
Richland County Sheriff's deputies say a man was stabbed during a fight Sunday morning.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 11:44 AM EDT2013-06-17 15:44:31 GMT
COLUMBIA, SC (AP) - About 20 people were evacuated from the South Carolina Statehouse for about an hour after smoke from an escalator set off alarms. Public Safety Department spokeswoman Sherri IacobelliMore >>
About 20 people were evacuated from the South Carolina State House for about an hour after smoke from an escalator set off alarms.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 11:35 AM EDT2013-06-17 15:35:12 GMT
A driver is charged with several counts, including felony DUI, after police say he hit a motorcyclist in Columbia Saturday night. Columbia Police charged Troy Wilson with felony DUI involving death, hitMore >>
A driver is charged with several counts, including felony DUI, after police say he hit a motorcyclist in Columbia Saturday night.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 7:52 AM EDT2013-06-17 11:52:19 GMT
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has issued a statement after a preteen from South Carolina and an elderly couple visiting Boone died from carbon monoxide poisoning.More >>
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has issued a statement after a preteen from South Carolina and an elderly couple visiting Boone died from carbon monoxide poisoning in the same hotel room two months apart.More >>
Sunday, June 16 2013 6:33 PM EDT2013-06-16 22:33:48 GMT
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF)- One teen paid the price for foul language, while a handful of others ended up in handcuffs for unusual arrests. Davoris Ronald Howie from Winston Salem, NC was allegedly yellingMore >>
One teen paid the price for foul language, while a handful of others ended up in handcuffs for unusual arrests.More >>
Preservationists are using high tech-methods to protect Civil War artillery at a fort in South Carolina that fired on Fort Sumter to open the Civil War 150 years ago.More >>
Preservationists are using high tech-methods to protect Civil War artillery at a fort in South Carolina that fired on Fort Sumter to open the Civil War 150 years ago.More >>
Sunday, June 16 2013 11:48 AM EDT2013-06-16 15:48:59 GMT
The Lexington County Coroner has released the name of a teenager who was killed when a SUV flipped on Interstate 20 Saturday afternoon in Lexington County.More >>
The Lexington County Coroner has released the name of a teenager who was killed when a SUV flipped on Interstate 20 Saturday afternoon in Lexington County.More >>
Sunday, June 16 2013 10:59 AM EDT2013-06-16 14:59:13 GMT
The shroud of controversy and suspicion surrounding a new Sikh temple appears to have lifted just in time for its celebrated grand opening. It's a religion that preaches peace and acceptance of all faiths."EveryMore >>
The shroud of controversy and suspicion surrounding a new Sikh temple appears to have lifted just in time for its celebrated grand opening.More >>
Saturday, June 15 2013 2:59 PM EDT2013-06-15 18:59:10 GMT
The Coast Guard rescued three boaters off the coast of Charleston Saturday morning after their boat began to take on water due to a hole in the back of the vessel, officials say.A Coast Guard boatcrewMore >>
The Coast Guard rescued three boaters off the coast of Charleston Saturday morning after their boat began to take on water due to a hole in the back of the vessel, officials say.More >>
Saturday, June 15 2013 12:16 PM EDT2013-06-15 16:16:23 GMT
The Sumter School District has recently come under fire for its testing practices at Sumter High School. SLED has even been called in to investigate. Students and parents showed up in large numbers atMore >>
The Sumter School District has recently come under fire for its testing practices at Sumter High School. SLED has even been called in to investigate.More >>
Saturday, June 15 2013 12:14 PM EDT2013-06-15 16:14:00 GMT
Sumter school leaders will cooperate with investigators if they decide to look into testing irregularities at Sumter High School. Sumter school board members met for an hour and 15 minutes behind closedMore >>
Sumter school leaders will cooperate with investigators if they decide to look into testing irregularities at Sumter High School.More >>
Saturday, June 15 2013 10:35 AM EDT2013-06-15 14:35:11 GMT
SURFSIDE BEACH, SC (WMBF) – Ten year old Allison Foreman describes the scary moment when she says a shark about four to five feet bit her. "I saw it and then he bit me, and I actually tried to likeMore >>
Ten-year-old Allison Foreman describes the scary moment when she says a shark about four to five feet bit her.More >>
Lawmakers hope to give South Carolina a boost in the next round of base closures with measures to help military families adjust when they move from another state and make the transition to civilian life.More >>
Lawmakers hope to give South Carolina a boost in the next round of base closures with measures to help military families adjust when they move from another state and make the transition to civilian life.More >>
Saturday, June 15 2013 9:37 AM EDT2013-06-15 13:37:33 GMT
Destiny Cash and her friends decided to head to the Broad River for a summer swim Thursday."It was really high but the water looked calm. So I was like, it's probably not a big deal and I'll just go swimmingMore >>
Destiny Cash and her friends decided to head to the Broad River for a summer swim Thursday.More >>
Friday, June 14 2013 9:58 PM EDT2013-06-15 01:58:36 GMT
SAN DIEGO, CA (NBC 7) - A San Diego teacher was fired by Holy Trinity School following a domestic violence incident involving her ex-husband. Second-grade teacher Carie Charlesworth is out of a job, butMore >>
A San Diego teacher was fired by Holy Trinity School following a domestic violence incident involving her ex-husband.More >>
Friday, June 14 2013 8:25 PM EDT2013-06-15 00:25:41 GMT
An official autopsy report has been released in the death of Reid Fliehr who was found dead in a SouthPark hotel room earlier this year. The autopsy from the Mecklenburg County Medical Examiner's OfficerMore >>
An official autopsy report has been released in the death of Reid Fliehr who was found dead in a SouthPark hotel room earlier this year.More >>
Friday, June 14 2013 5:46 PM EDT2013-06-14 21:46:01 GMT
A legislative panel working on a budget compromise has agreed to keep South Carolina's two state planesbut not let colleges use them for athletic recruiting.More >>
Changes to the rules governing who and how state officials use the state air fleet failed during a Friday morning Budget Conference Committee at the State House. Lawmakers also failed to reach agreement over a move to sell the state's $2 million fleet.More >>
Friday, June 14 2013 5:13 PM EDT2013-06-14 21:13:03 GMT
You may not notice a difference, but the gas you are now putting in your car is a different blend from what you were using just a few months ago. Not only does gas come in three different grades (regular,More >>
You may not notice a difference, but the gas you are now putting in your car is a different blend from what you were using just a few months ago. More >>
Friday, June 14 2013 5:08 PM EDT2013-06-14 21:08:21 GMT
The attorney for Chapin's former police chief says the town has settled a defamation lawsuit he filed against the town and an employee.Dave Rodgers' attorney Benjamin Mabry says the city agreed to payMore >>
The attorney for Chapin's former police chief says the town has settled a defamation lawsuit he filed against the town and an employee.More >>
Friday, June 14 2013 5:03 PM EDT2013-06-14 21:03:54 GMT
A Midlands man says he suffered bruises to his chest and arms when he was attacked by his boss, the owner of a well-known Columbia restaurant. Tracy Allsbrook, 49, claims the assault happened April 13More >>
A Midlands man says he suffered bruises to his chest and arms when he was attacked by his boss, the owner of a well-known Columbia restaurant.More >>
Friday, June 14 2013 3:51 PM EDT2013-06-14 19:51:15 GMT
Roughly 1,500 people in South Carolina and 150,000 across the nation are enrolled in what's called a health care sharing ministry, a religious organization that lends as much emotional support to its membersMore >>
Roughly 1,500 people in South Carolina and 150,000 across the nation are enrolled in what's called a health care sharing ministry, a religious organization that lends as much emotional support to its members as it does financial.More >>
Friday, June 14 2013 3:22 PM EDT2013-06-14 19:22:36 GMT
A bicyclist has died after crashing into another cyclist during a group ride Tuesday night. The Cayce Department of Public Safety said Dr. Edwin Hudson was among members of the Tri-City Cyclist Club onMore >>
A bicyclist has died after crashing into another cyclist during a group ride Tuesday night.More >>
Friday, June 14 2013 3:17 PM EDT2013-06-14 19:17:35 GMT
Deputies from two counties are searching for a driver who bailed out of a vehicle during a pursuit on Interstate 26 Wednesday afternoon.According to a Richland County Sheriff's Department spokesperson,More >>
Authorities are still looking for three people after an 18-mile chase on Interstate 26 Wednesday afternoon. A spokesperson for the Richland County Sheriff's Department on Thursday reported to WIS in error that an arrest had been made.More >>
Friday, June 14 2013 3:01 PM EDT2013-06-14 19:01:38 GMT
Richland County Council members are meeting to discuss changing how the county spends money collected through its hospitality tax. Last month, six members of the council backed an 11-page proposal thatMore >>
Richland County Council members are meeting to discuss changing how the county spends money collected through its hospitality tax.More >>
Friday, June 14 2013 2:17 PM EDT2013-06-14 18:17:39 GMT
An Elloree man is recovering in the hospital after being shot by a Calhoun County Sheriff's deputy during a domestic dispute Friday morning. According to Calhoun County Sheriff Thomas Summers, deputiesMore >>
An Elloree man is recovering in the hospital after being shot by a Calhoun County Sheriff's deputy during a domestic dispute Friday morning.More >>
Friday, June 14 2013 12:42 PM EDT2013-06-14 16:42:07 GMT
The Kershaw County Sheriff's Department is searching for a missing 15-year-old who suffers from a developmental disorder.Sheriff Jim Matthews says Daven Williams walked away from Pine Grove School on ChestnutMore >>
The Kershaw County Sheriff's Department says a teen with a developmental disorder that went missing Friday morning was found dead.More >>
Friday, June 14 2013 11:21 AM EDT2013-06-14 15:21:39 GMT
Candidates and third party groups spent about $7.3 million in the race for South Carolina's 1st District congressional seat earlier this year.More >>
Former Gov. Mark Sanford won his old seat in South Carolina's 1st District last month last month in a campaign in which candidates and outside groups spent about $7.3 million.More >>
Friday, June 14 2013 10:16 AM EDT2013-06-14 14:16:08 GMT
The mother of famous comedian Stephen Colbert and Elizabeth Colbert Busch, the Democratic candidate for the 1st Congressional District seat, has passed away. Lorna Elizabeth Tuck Colbert, of Charleston,More >>
The mother of famous comedian Stephen Colbert and Elizabeth Colbert Busch, the Democratic candidate for the 1st Congressional District seat, has passed away.More >>
Friday, June 14 2013 8:01 AM EDT2013-06-14 12:01:06 GMT
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) – A 16-year-old boy may be arrested for assault with a deadly weapon and kidnapping after his ex-girlfriend told police he told her to cut an apology into her skin and tried toMore >>
A 16-year-old boy in Myrtle Beach may face charges after his ex-girlfriend told police he told her to cut an apology into her arm and tried to make her eat sticks.More >>
Friday, June 14 2013 7:18 AM EDT2013-06-14 11:18:18 GMT
CHERRY GROVE, SC (WMBF) – Hundreds of people lined the coast to say goodbye to 19 year old Anderson Estep. The local teen disappeared last Friday while surfing near the Cherry Grove Pier. Friends, family,More >>
Hundreds of people lined the coast to say goodbye to 19 year old Anderson Estep.More >>
Thursday, June 13 2013 8:05 PM EDT2013-06-14 00:05:58 GMT
The hot weather is driving up business for air condition repair shops. Two years ago, Clarence Pickney's AC went out on him on a hot summer night. Ever since that long hot night, he gets regular maintenanceMore >>
The hot weather is driving up business for air condition repair shops. Two years ago, Clarence Pickney's AC went out on him on a hot summer night. Ever since that long hot night, he gets regular maintenanceMore >>
Thursday, June 13 2013 6:58 PM EDT2013-06-13 22:58:04 GMT
A heavy-set black man in his 20's is being sought by Forest Acres Police after they say he was following a group of kids near Satchel Ford Elementary Monday afternoon. According to police, the man wasMore >>
A heavy set black man in his 20's is being sought by Forest Acres Police after they say he was following a group of kids near Satchel Ford Elementary Monday afternoon.More >>
Thursday, June 13 2013 6:52 PM EDT2013-06-13 22:52:07 GMT
It's a cheap high that leaves a much higher bill. Last year more than 500 meth labs were discovered across South Carolina. Each one costing around $2,500 to remove the most obvious contaminants. Then there'sMore >>
It's a cheap high that leaves a much higher bill. Last year more than 500 meth labs were discovered across South Carolina.More >>
Thursday, June 13 2013 5:28 PM EDT2013-06-13 21:28:00 GMT
A crash is blocking all eastbound lanes on Interstate 26 just before Harbison Boulevard in Northwest Columbia.A South Carolina Department of Transportation traffic camera shows a large vehicle blockingMore >>
Authorities have re-opened all lanes of eastbound traffic on Interstate 26 near Harbison Boulevard in Northwest Columbia.More >>
Thursday, June 13 2013 4:46 PM EDT2013-06-13 20:46:51 GMT
South Carolinians support the comprehensive immigration reform bill currently making its way through the Senate, according to a poll released by Harper Polling on behalf of a group of CEOs and mayors lobbyingMore >>
A majority of South Carolinians support the comprehensive immigration reform bill currently making its way through the Senate, according to a poll released by Harper Polling.More >>
Thursday, June 13 2013 4:04 PM EDT2013-06-13 20:04:56 GMT
The janitor at a YMCA in York County is facing charges after deputies say he planted a camera in the women's locker room. According to the Sheriff's Office, deputies arrested John Ross Eddy on Wednesday. Eddy,More >>
The janitor at a YMCA in York County is facing charges after deputies say he planted a camera in the women's locker room.More >>
Thursday, June 13 2013 3:33 PM EDT2013-06-13 19:33:59 GMT
Columbia firefighters are headed to the scene of what's being called a two-alarm fire at an apartment complex just behind Carolina Stadium. Officials say that apartment complex is on Catawba Circle. We'llMore >>
Twenty-one people have been displaced after an early morning apartment fire near Carolina Stadium in Columbia.More >>
Another disgusting fast food employee photo has gone viral on the Internet this week. This time the photo is of a Wendy's employee helping himself to a Frosty treat straight from the machine. This photoMore >>
Another disgusting fast food employee photo has gone viral on the Internet this week.More >>
A Lexington attorney accused of extorting more than $1 million from clients has waived his right to have a court hearing on his mental competency.More >>
A Lexington attorney accused of extorting more than $1 million from clients has waived his right to have a court hearing on his mental competency.More >>
Thursday, June 13 2013 10:33 AM EDT2013-06-13 14:33:18 GMT
A WIS investigation into allegations that the Fairfield County administrator had disseminated pornography from his tax payer-funded computer has ended with county council imposing a pay cut and disciplinaryMore >>
A WIS investigation into allegations that the Fairfield County administrator had disseminated pornography from his tax payer-funded computer has ended with county council imposing a pay cut and disciplinary actions against Phil Hinley.More >>
Thursday, June 13 2013 8:54 AM EDT2013-06-13 12:54:46 GMT
Columbia Police have arrested a man accused of providing alcohol to two teenage girls and sexually assaulting one of them.30-year-old Richard Delano Williams is charged with criminal sexual conduct andMore >>
Columbia Police have arrested a man accused of providing alcohol to two teenage girls and sexually assaulting one of them.More >>
Thursday, June 13 2013 12:29 AM EDT2013-06-13 04:29:37 GMT
A federal civil trial is pitting the Camden Military Academy against the parents of a former cadet. Top officials at the school are being questioned about what goes on behind closed doors. It's a trialMore >>
A federal civil trial is pitting the Camden Military Academy against the parents of a former cadet.More >>
Wednesday, June 12 2013 11:34 PM EDT2013-06-13 03:34:54 GMT
A truck that was cleaning storm drains in the Earlewood neighborhood sprung a leak and caused gallons of hydraulic oil to leak into the drains, according to DHEC. Jim Beasley, a spokesperson from theMore >>
A truck that was cleaning storm drains in the Earlewood neighborhood sprung a leak and caused gallons of hydraulic oil to leak into the drains, according to DHEC.More >>
Wednesday, June 12 2013 10:35 PM EDT2013-06-13 02:35:42 GMT
While teen pregnancy rates have been on a decline for the last two decades, it's still a problem that professionals want to continue working to prevent. Beginning on Thursday, a two-day conference isMore >>
While teen pregnancy rates have been on a decline for the last two decades, it's still a problem that professionals want to continue working to prevent.More >>
The 10-year-old Pennsylvania girl whose efforts to qualify for a transplant drew public debate over how organ donation should be done is getting a new lung.More >>
A 10-year-old girl whose efforts to qualify for an organ donation spurred public debate over how organs are allocated underwent a successful double-lung transplant on Wednesday, the girl's family said.More >>
Wednesday, June 12 2013 7:18 PM EDT2013-06-12 23:18:18 GMT
Traffic is blocked on Interstate 20 at mile marker 72 near the Farrow Road exit due to an accident there, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol. Officials with the Highway Patrol say expectMore >>
Traffic is beginning to move on Interstate 20 at mile marker 72 near the Farrow Road exit following an accident.More >>
Wednesday, June 12 2013 7:15 PM EDT2013-06-12 23:15:55 GMT
COLUMBIA, SC (WIS) – State law requires the State Aeronautics Division to provide air travel for the governor, statewide officials, state agency employees, as well as every member of the General Assembly.More >>
State law requires the State Aeronautics Division to provide air travel for the governor, statewide officials, state agency employees, as well as every member of the General Assembly.More >>
Wednesday, June 12 2013 7:02 PM EDT2013-06-12 23:02:43 GMT
Meth cases are mounting in the Midlands. On Monday, we told you about a Lexington County couple arrested and charged for cooking meth inside soda bottles at their home. It's not a new trick, but it'sMore >>
Meth cases are mounting in the Midlands. On Monday, we told you about a Lexington County couple arrested and charged for cooking meth inside soda bottles at their home.More >>
Wednesday, June 12 2013 5:11 PM EDT2013-06-12 21:11:42 GMT
According to local officials, a total of five lawsuits have been filed against the state health department along with an Upstate school district.More >>
According to local officials, a total of five lawsuits have been filed against the state health department along with an Upstate school district.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:18 PM EDT2013-06-20 03:18:30 GMT
(RNN) - Celebrity chef and southern food connoisseur Paula Deen was back in a controversial spotlight Wednesday, alleged of using racial slurs as jokes in her restaurants in front of employees. AccordingMore >>
Celebrity chef and southern food connoisseur Paula Deen was back in a controversial spotlight Wednesday, alleged of using racial slurs as jokes in her restaurants in front of employees.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 7:19 PM EDT2013-06-19 23:19:53 GMT
RICHLAND, SC (WIS) - The South Carolina Highway Patrol says a 24-year-old man is facing multiple charges, including felony DUI, following a fatal crash involving a child. Troopers say it happened on TuesdayMore >>
Bond was denied for the 24-year-old man accused of DUI after being involved in a car accident that killed his girlfriend's 15-month-old child late Tuesday night.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:15 PM EDT2013-06-20 03:15:00 GMT
A Camden man accused of brutally raping a 12-year-old girl will not be getting out of jail. A judge denied bond for 50-year-old Michael Williams. Camden investigators say Williams targeted the girl whileMore >>
A Camden man accused of brutally raping a 12-year-old girl will not be getting out of jail. A judge denied bond for 50-year-old Michael Williams. Camden investigators say Williams targeted the girl while she was at a friend's house.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 7:09 PM EDT2013-06-19 23:09:26 GMT
Members of the Lexington-Richland 5 School District are defending a vote to increase their own pay by as much as 156 percent. Board member Beth Burn Watson says the job is time-consuming and membersMore >>
Members of the Lexington-Richland 5 School District are defending a vote to increase their own pay by as much as 156 percent.More >>
Bond was denied for the 24-year-old man accused of DUI after being involved in a car accident that killed his girlfriend's 15-month-old child late Tuesday night.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:18 PM EDT2013-06-20 03:18:30 GMT
(RNN) - Celebrity chef and southern food connoisseur Paula Deen was back in a controversial spotlight Wednesday, alleged of using racial slurs as jokes in her restaurants in front of employees. AccordingMore >>
Celebrity chef and southern food connoisseur Paula Deen was back in a controversial spotlight Wednesday, alleged of using racial slurs as jokes in her restaurants in front of employees.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 4:56 PM EDT2013-06-19 20:56:57 GMT
There are 13 nuclear reactors within 150 miles of the State House. All of those facilities will now undergo safety upgrades aimed at containing the threat from natural disasters. There are seven nuclearMore >>
There are 13 nuclear reactors within 150 miles of the State House. All of those facilities will now undergo safety upgrades aimed at containing the threat from natural disasters.More >>
Sunday, June 16 2013 4:47 PM EDT2013-06-16 20:47:20 GMT
WASHINGTON (AP) - 1 of the authors of a bipartisan Senate proposal is warning fellow Republicans that if they fail to pass an immigration overhaul, the party's prospects of winning the White House areMore >>
1 of the authors of a bipartisan Senate proposal is warning fellow Republicans that if they fail to pass an immigration overhaul, the party's prospects of winning the White House are dim.More >>
The Afghan Taliban say they are ready to hand over a U.S. soldier held captive since 2009 in exchange for five of their senior operatives being held at the Guantanamo Bay prison.More >>
The Afghan Taliban are ready to free a U.S. army soldier held captive since 2009 in exchange for five of their senior operatives imprisoned at Guantanamo Bay as a conciliatory gesture, a senior spokesman for the group said...More >>
Organizers of the Taormina, Sicily, Film Festival are scrambling to put together a tribute to U.S. actor James Gandolfini, who had been expected to attend the festival's closing ceremony this weekend.More >>
Organizers of the Taormina, Sicily, Film Festival are scrambling to put together a tribute to U.S. actor James Gandolfini, who had been expected to attend the festival's closing ceremony this weekend.More >>
One potential juror in George Zimmerman's second-degree murder trial belongs to the National Rifle Association. Another says she was the victim of a violent crime that is constantly on her mind. A third is a...More >>
One potential juror at George Zimmerman's second-degree murder trial belongs to the National Rifle Association. Another says she was the victim of a violent crime that is constantly on her mind. A third is a competitive...More >>
The leg irons that restrained abolitionist John Brown after his failed 1859 raid on a federal arsenal in Harpers Ferry are being sold Saturday in Texas.More >>
The leg irons that restrained abolitionist John Brown after his failed 1859 raid on a federal arsenal in Harpers Ferry are being sold Saturday in Texas, but two historical parks dedicated to his legacy can't afford to...More >>
The immigration protesters advanced on the news conference, poking signs that read "Do Not Reward Criminals" and "No Amnesty!" over the heads of Republicans who had just finished speaking about finding a civilized...More >>
The immigration protesters advanced on the news conference, poking signs that read "Do Not Reward Criminals" and "No Amnesty!" over the heads of Republicans who had just finished speaking about finding a civilized tone in...More >>
White House-backed immigration legislation is gaining momentum in the Senate, where key lawmakers say they are closing in on a bipartisan compromise to spend tens of billions of dollars stiffening the bill's...More >>
White House-backed immigration legislation is gaining momentum in the Senate, where key lawmakers say they are closing in on a bipartisan compromise to spend tens of billions of dollars stiffening the bill's border...More >>
A California developer says an underground shelter he's creating in a vast limestone cave in eastern Kansas could be the human race's best chance to survive a nuclear attack or the impact of a wayward meteor.More >>
After most of the world's population is wiped off the map by a wayward meteorite or hail of nuclear missiles, the survival of the human race might just depend on a few thousand people huddled in recreational vehicles...More >>
The young Afghan soldier lay in great pain on a cot at an army base, his uniform pants cut up to his thigh so medics could clean the wound in his right knee where he was shot fighting insurgents.More >>
The young Afghan soldier lay in great pain on a cot at an army base, his uniform pants cut up to his thigh so medics could clean the wound in his right knee where he was shot fighting insurgents.More >>
As the debate over government surveillance rages on, there's an assumption that young people will be the least concerned about privacy.More >>
The new signs at youth baseball fields in this Chicago suburb are small, not much more than gentle reminders for parents, coaches and other adults in the stands. Still, the message is clear: Behave.More >>
