Columbia Man Charged in Wreck That Killed Infant

The South Carolina Highway Patrol says the wreck happened around 11 p.m. Tuesday when the car ran off the road and hit several trees.

Cops: SC Homeowner Shoots, Kills Alleged Intruder

Authorities say a Spartanburg homeowner shot and killed an alleged intruder using a gun he grabbed from one of the two would-be robbers.

Couple Dies After Car was Left Running

GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) - Authorities say a Greenville couple has died after a car was left running at their house earlier this month.

Man Charged with Criminal Sexual Conduct with Minor

State Law Enforcement Division agents have charged a Clarendon County man with sex crimes against a minor.

Connecticut Gun Maker Moving to South Carolina

CONWAY, S.C. (AP) - A Connecticut gun manufacturer is moving to South Carolina after Connecticut state lawmakers passed stricter gun control laws 

Counterfeit Money Making It's Way In The Midlands

Sumter, SC (WLTX) - Sumter Police are investigating a string of 12 businesses receiving fake money in a two week span.

Man Pleads Guilty to Ill-Treatment of 1,000 Animals

BISHOPVILLE, S.C. (AP) - A 61-year-old Lee County man is getting two years' probation after pleading guilty to four counts of the ill-treatment of 1,000 animals.

UPDATE: Situation 'Safe' at Lexington Walmart

Lexington, SC (WLTX) - Emergency officials say the scene is now safe after a chemical spill took place at a Lexington Walmart Tuesday.

Florence County School Clerk Charged with Forgery

TIMMONSVILLE, S.C. (AP) - The acting financial clerk for Florence School District 4 has been arrested and charged with forging several checks for thousands of dollars.

Report: Man Charged With Tossing Wife From Cruise Ship

A California grand jury has indicted a Florida man on charges he strangled his former wife while on a cruise and tossed her overboard, 

Early Morning Fire Destroys Home

Firefighters responded to an early morning call at a trailer home near 910 Goodwin Way in Gadsden.

Traffic Delays Wednesday on Broad River Bridge

Construction and demolition activities will impact traffic on Wednesday near Broad River Bridge.

Plans for Columbia's 'Busted Plug' Revealed

FBI Director: Drones Have Been Used in the U.S.

FBI Director Robert Mueller acknowledged Wednesday that the agency has deployed drones to conduct surveillance in the U.S., and that the bureau was developing guidelines for their future law enforcement use.

Doctors Perform Thousands of Unnecessary Surgeries

Tens of thousands of times each year, patients are wheeled into the nation's operating rooms for surgery that isn't necessary, a USA TODAY review of government records and medical databases finds.

SLED Investigates After Officer Shoots, Kills Suspect

West Columbia, SC (WLTX) - West Columbia police say one of their officers shot and killed a suspect Monday night.

Former Kid Hero Accused of Murdering Elderly Couple

A teenage boy, once honored for saving his father's life, remained in custody Tuesday night accused of torturing and killing an elderly Davis couple.

Former USC Manager Now In The Restaurant Business

When Kiki Smith was a manager for the USC women's basketball team, she watched how Dawn Staley embraced the challenge of coaching in the SEC.

Police Dog Dies After Being Left in Police Car in Georgia

WOODSTOCK, Ga. (AP) - A Woodstock police officer has been placed on paid administrative leave after a police dog was left in his car and died of a heat stroke.

Legislature Passes 2013-14 Budget Compromise

The South Carolina Legislature has passed a compromise on how to spend $6.7 billion in state taxes.