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 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 5:04 PM EDT2013-06-18 21:04:08 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 4:59 PM EDT2013-06-18 20:59:56 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 >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 4:46 PM EDT2013-06-18 20:46:16 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 >>
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 8:00 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 8:26 AM EDT2013-06-14 12:26:15 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 >>
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 12 2013 5:03 PM EDT2013-06-12 21:03:47 GMT
Last year, 26,000 people in South Carolina were arrested for driving under the influence. Now, federal and state lawmakers are considering tougher DUI legislation to prevent alcohol related crashes thatMore >>
Last year, 26,000 people in South Carolina were arrested for driving under the influence. Now, federal and state lawmakers are considering tougher DUI legislation to prevent alcohol related crashes that kill more than 10,000 people every year. More >>
Wednesday, June 12 2013 4:42 PM EDT2013-06-12 20:42:05 GMT
DAWSONVILLE, GA (AP) - Authorities say a Dawson County, GA teenager has been killed while riding on the hood of a moving vehicle in a stunt known as "car surfing." Law officers say 16-year-old AnnaMore >>
Authorities say a Dawson County, GA teenager has been killed while riding on the hood of a moving vehicle in a stunt known as "car surfing."More >>
Deputies are searching for a man they say has been involved in illegal activity with a woman who was shot during a theft attempt early Wednesday morning.More >>
Wednesday, June 12 2013 12:17 PM EDT2013-06-12 16:17:21 GMT
South Carolina's high court says legislators and not the legal system should handle citizens' complaints against their elected representatives.More >>
Legislators, not the legal system, should handle citizen complaints against their elected representatives, South Carolina's highest court ruled Wednesday, turning down a case accusing Gov. Nikki Haley of breaking ethics laws.More >>
Wednesday, June 12 2013 12:07 PM EDT2013-06-12 16:07:10 GMT
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A Moncks Corner woman who was raped in her home by a man wearing a GPS-monitoring ankle bracelet two years ago is suing two bond companies for negligence.More >>
A Moncks Corner woman who was raped in her home by a man wearing a GPS-monitoring ankle bracelet two years ago is suing two bond companies for negligence.More >>
Wednesday, June 12 2013 11:30 AM EDT2013-06-12 15:30:05 GMT
MURRELLS INLET, SC (WMBF) - A lucky girl can say her college education is paid for thanks to her grandparents lottery win! The Murrells Inlet couple, who bought a Mega Millions ticket from the PigglyMore >>
A lucky girl can say her college education is paid for thanks to her grandparents lottery win!More >>
Wednesday, June 12 2013 11:06 AM EDT2013-06-12 15:06:36 GMT
Richland County Sheriff's deputies have released a surveillance video in hopes someone can identify a man wanted for tampering with vehicles.At about 5 a.m. on June 4, deputies were called to a reportMore >>
Richland County Sheriff's deputies have released a surveillance video in hopes someone can identify a man wanted for tampering with vehicles.More >>
Wednesday, June 12 2013 9:19 AM EDT2013-06-12 13:19:46 GMT
Police in Forest Acres are investigating a deadly hit-and-run after a person was found lying in the street Saturday night.According to the police report, officers found the body at about 10:10 SaturdayMore >>
Police in Forest Acres are hoping you can help them identify two people who may have witnessed a deadly hit-and-run collision that took place Saturday night.More >>
Wednesday, June 12 2013 8:38 AM EDT2013-06-12 12:38:29 GMT
The Clarendon County Sheriff says the body of a third murder victim they have been searching for has been found after nearly four days.More >>
Authorities say the body of a missing 81-year-old woman has been found after nearly four days of searching for her. The discovery came after officers in Florida arrested the man believed to be responsible for the deaths of three women in South Carolina. More >>
Wednesday, June 12 2013 8:25 AM EDT2013-06-12 12:25:18 GMT
We're learning new details about the arrest of Jeffrey Eady, the man accused of killing three women in South Carolina. We received a copy of the dash cam footage from Mexico Beach, Florida where EadyMore >>
We're learning new details about the arrest of Jeffrey Eady, the man accused of killing three women in South Carolina.More >>
Wednesday, June 12 2013 8:24 AM EDT2013-06-12 12:24:13 GMT
The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement says the alleged drunk driver who police say drove through an accident scene in North Charleston last weekend, injuring several people, is an illegal alien from Mexico.More >>
The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement says the alleged drunk driver who police say drove through an accident scene in North Charleston last weekend, injuring several people, is an illegal alien from Mexico.More >>
Wednesday, June 12 2013 8:18 AM EDT2013-06-12 12:18:41 GMT
After months of finger-pointing over how South Carolina public officials have used the state air fleet, WIS decided to take a closer look at what some lawmakers call outright abuse of tax dollars. In thisMore >>
After months of finger-pointing over how South Carolina public officials have used the state air fleet, WIS decided to take a closer look at what some lawmakers call outright abuse of tax dollars. In this five-part investigative series, WIS looked at every flight logged on the state planes since Jan. 1, 2012. We looked at who took the flight, the reason for it and how much it cost taxpayers.More >>
Wednesday, June 12 2013 8:17 AM EDT2013-06-12 12:17:54 GMT
Columbia inventors want to update one of the oldest forms of identification still in use: the license plate. They want to digitize them and think their invention could save the state hundreds of millionsMore >>
Columbia inventors want to update one of the oldest forms of identification still in use: the license plate. They want to digitize them and think their invention could save the state hundreds of millions of dollars in unpaid registration fees.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 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 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 5:05 PM EDT2013-06-18 21:05:35 GMT
Four people have charged for holding a mother and her child captive for years. Jordie Callahan, Jessica Hunt, Daniel J. Brown and a fourth person are accused of engaging in human trafficking. AccordingMore >>
Four people have been arrested for holding a mother and her child captive for years in Ashland.
According to the charges, the suspects used beatings, threats of death and threats of attacks from pit bulls and large snakes to hold a woman and her child against their will for two years.More >>
Plenty of Americans are eager to use their mobile phones and tablet computers to better manage their health care, a new poll finds -- though the nation has a way to go before we're all consulting Dr. Smartphone.More >>
Plenty of Americans are eager to use their mobile phones and tablet computers to better manage their health care, a new poll finds -- though the nation has a way to go before we're all consulting Dr. Smartphone.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 >>
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 >>
Under the watchful eye of stern-faced American advisers, hundreds of U.S.-trained Jordanian commandos fanned across this dusty desert plain, holding war games that could eventually form the basis of an assault in...More >>
Under the watchful eye of stern-faced American advisers, hundreds of U.S.-trained Jordanian commandos fanned across this dusty desert plain, holding war games that could eventually form the basis of an assault in Syria.More >>
The chairman of the House Intelligence Committee says it appears the much-criticized national electronic surveillance program foiled "dozens" of terrorist plots.More >>
The U.S. foiled a plot to bomb the New York Stock Exchange because of the sweeping surveillance programs at the heart of a debate over national security and personal privacy, officials said Tuesday at a rare open hearing on...More >>
Syrian activists say warplanes have hit rebel positions near a contested military air base in the northern province of Aleppo.More >>
Syrian warplanes struck rebel positions near a besieged military air base and other rebel-held areas in the country's north Tuesday as regime forces stepped up attacks against opposition fighters in the key province of...More >>
The House Judiciary Committee is preparing to vote on its first immigration bill this year, a tough enforcement measure giving state and local officials new powers to act against people here illegally.More >>
Challenged by protesters chanting "shame, shame," House Republicans advanced legislation Tuesday to crack down on immigrants living illegally in the United States as the Senate lurched ahead on a dramatically different...More >>
Leaders of the G-8 wealthy nations are spending the final day of their summit focused on how to deter kidnappings of foreign workers in North Africa and how to corner globe-trotting companies into paying more taxes.More >>
President Barack Obama, Russian President Vladimir Putin and other G-8 leaders attempted to speak with one voice Tuesday on seeking a negotiated Syrian peace settlement - yet couldn't publicly agree on whether this means...More >>
Military leaders are ready to begin tearing down the remaining walls that have prevented women from holding thousands of combat and special operations jobs near the front lines.More >>
A top general says cultural, social and behavioral concerns may be bigger hurdles than physical fitness requirements for women looking to move into the military's special operations units.More >>
In some of the biggest protests since the end of Brazil's 1964-85 dictatorship, demonstrations have spread across this continent-sized country and united people from all walks of life behind frustrations over...More >>
Protest leaders called for another huge demonstration in Brazil's largest city Tuesday, building on historic turnouts spawned by widespread frustration over decades of government red tape, high prices and shoddy services...More >>
The abortion wars are returning to Congress in a big way with House legislation to ban almost all abortions after a fetus reaches 20 weeks of age.More >>
The Republican-led House on Tuesday sought to shore up their support from conservatives with a vote on one of the most far-reaching anti-abortion bills in years.More >>
The leaders of major economic powers are declaring themselves dedicated to a political solution to Syria's bloody civil war, even as President Barack Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin stake out...More >>
Now a veteran of the international summit scene, President Barack Obama wielded significant influence over the agenda at this week's Group of Eight meetings, but had only modest success in achieving the results he sought.More >>
A large bomb exploded in the Afghan capital on Tuesday, killing at least three people on the day the international military coalition hands over responsibility for fighting the Taliban insurgency to the nascent...More >>
The Taliban and the U.S. said Tuesday they will hold talks on finding a political solution to ending nearly 12 years of war in Afghanistan, as the international coalition formally handed over control of the country's...More >>
