Safety patrols increase around the State House
The S.C. Department of Public Safety increases patrols to make sure the State House is protected, the grounds are maintained and protesters are safe.
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Williamsburg Church Fire, 20 Years After Burned by Former KKK Members
(WOLO) BREAKING TONIGHT... A black church is on fire.... 20 years after it was burned to the ground by two former members of the KKK.
Governor Haley Vetoes 87 Items in State Budget
On Tuesday, Governor Nikki Haley slashed $30 million from the state budget and vetoed 87 items.
Gov. Haley vetoes 87 SC budget items tallying $30 million
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley has vetoed 87 items worth about $30 million from the Legislature's budget package.
Logging accident claims life of Timmonsville man
BISHOPVILLE, S.C. (AP) — A Timmonsville man has died in a logging accident in Lee County.
Stepped Up Security at State House near Confederate Flag
Stepped Up Security at State House near Confederate Flag in light of recent protests near the monument.
Governor Haley issues Budget Vetoes
Governor Nikki Haley has vetoed 87 budget items in the South Carolina budget.
Clemson trustees call for removing Confederate flag
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — The Clemson University board of trustees has joined the chorus of South Carolina officials calling for removal of the Confederate flag from the Statehouse grounds in Columbia.
Myrtle Beach council calls for removal of Statehouse flag
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Myrtle Beach City Council has called for removal of the Confederate flag from the grounds of the South Carolina Statehouse in Columbia.
Memorial scheduled for victim in Charleston church shootings
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A minister from Emanuel AME Church in Charleston is to be remembered at a memorial service.
Sheriff: Police officer hit girlfriend, shattered phones
LUGOFF, S.C. (AP) — Kershaw County deputies say an Elgin police officer has been charged with domestic violence after he hit his girlfriend, put a pillow over her face to keep her from screaming, threw her to the ground then smashed two phones to try to keep her from calling for help.
Kentucky woman drowns off South Carolina beach
GARDEN CITY, S.C. (AP) — A Kentucky woman has drowned while swimming over the weekend near Myrtle Beach.
Video Local shop owner gets heat about Confederate flag
[gtxvideo vid="8cmC4XJj" playlist="" pid="rkijshg2" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/8cmC4XJj.jpg" vtitle="Ice cream confederate flag”] ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WOLO) -- An Orangeburg business owner is facing backlash from the community, for something that's standing in his parking lot. The problem is, the Confederate flag does not belong…
Man Arrested accused of fighting Flag Protesters
An Irmo man has been arrested after police say he got into a fight with anti Confederate Flag protesters at the State House Monday.
New law means Uber rides will continue in South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — People in South Carolina can continue catching a ride through the Uber app under a law signed by Gov. Nikki Haley.
Jeb Bush calls Confederate flag a "racist symbol"
Republican frontrunner Jeb Bush made it very clear Monday that he thinks the Confederate flag is a racist symbol and Governor Nikki Haley is doing the right thing by having it removed.
Elgin Police Officer Charged with Domestic Violence
Kerhsaw County Sheriff Jim Matthews says Monday afternoon Douglas Barton, an Elgin police officer, was arrested and charged with 2nd degree domestic violence.
Clemson Trustees Call for Flag's Removal
The Clemson University board of trustees has called for the removal of the Confederate flag from state house grounds.
Gas Prices Dip ahead of July 4th Holiday
Gas Prices Dip ahead of July 4th Holiday. Average price in Columbia $2.45 a gallon.
Video: Woman accused of removing Confederate flag out of jail
A North Carolina woman charged with defacing a monument after removing the Confederate flag flying in front of the S.C. State House is out of jail.
Jeb Bush in West Columbia for campaign stop
Former Florida Governor and Presidential candidate Jeb Bush visited SC Monday.
Deputies collect eyeglasses, hearing aids for kids
The Lexington County Sheriff's Department wants to bring sight and sound to children in need.
Army band to perform free, patriotic concerts
You have a chance to hear some patriotic tunes.
Funeral Services Monday for Charleston Shooting Victim
This week the Charleston community continues to pay its respects to the 9 victims in the Emaunuel AMC Church shootings.
Captured NY Prison escapee faces number of charges
A prosecutor says the surviving inmate who broke out of an upstate New York prison three weeks ago will be charged with escape, burglary and other counts.
