Appeals may delay release of Sanford ethics findings

GreenvilleOnline.com - Sun Nov 08

COLUMBIA - The dispute between Gov. Mark Sanford and the Legislature over the release of a State Ethics Commission report of its investigation of the governor could return to the courts if Sanford appeals the commission's decision, the commission director told The Greenville News .

Transportation commission seats open

The State - Sat Nov 07

The General Assembly is seeking three people to fill soon-to-be-vacant slots on the state transportation commission.

Security Specialists welcome graduating class

WACH-TV Columbia - Sat Nov 07

Saturday, November 07, 2009 at 10:18 p.m. South Carolina residents will be able to sleep a little easier.A The Richland County Sheriff's Department held their Reserve Deputy graduation on Saturday.A More than a dozen brave men and women were standing on Saturday, for a cause dear to their hearts.A "I feel like I've actually accomplished something," ...

Two Notch nightclub sees fifth shooting in 12 months

WIS-TV Columbia - Sat Nov 07

Richland County deputies are investigating yet another shooting at a Two Notch Road nightclub, one that left a woman injured early Saturday morning.

Woman Shot Outside Richland County Club

WLTX-TV Columbia - Sat Nov 07

Richland County deputies are investigating a shooting which took place outside a club in Northeast Richland County.

Ft. Hood suspect reportedly shouted 'Allahu Akbar'

WACH-TV Columbia - Fri Nov 06

The suspected gunman, Major Nidal Malik Hasan, is alive and in custody despite intial Army reports that he died.

Recycling revved up

The State - Thu Nov 05

Recycling is really catching on in Richland County - at home, work and school. Need proof? Next week's event, organized by the county to celebrate America Recycles Day, is expected to attract 10,000 people.

By the Numbers - The Failed War on Drugs and It's Impact on South Carolina

Charleston City Paper - Thu Nov 05

South Carolina's drug use rates are comparable to those of the rest of the country, yet South Carolina's rate of imprisonment for drug offenses ranks seventh in the nation, putting an unusually large burden on the state's taxpayers and justice system.3 Whites and African Americans use drugs at virtually identical rates, yet in Charleston County, ...

Tip leads to arrest in clerk's robbery, stabbing

The State - Wed Nov 04

A CrimeStoppers tip led to the arrest Wednesday of a man in connection with a robbery and stabbing of a store clerk in Columbia last month.

Election Day results: Lexington, Richland

The State - Wed Nov 04

Get all the final results from Tuesday's contested races in municipalities in Lexington and Richland counties, including Batesburg-Leesville's mayoral race and Irmo's vote on allowing Sunday sale of beer and wine by the package.