Senators start work on justices' education funding ruling
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Senate panel has started discussions on how to respond to the state Supreme Court's order that legislators fix South Carolina's broken education system.
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SCHP Responding to Blocked Roadway
The South Carolina Highway Patrol is responding to an accident on Garner's Ferry Road.
Police: Stage collapses at Indiana school; more than 12 hurt
Authorities in central Indiana say more than a dozen people have been injured after a stage collapse at a public high school.
Body Found At Shaw Air Force Base
Sumter, SC (WOLO)-Officials at Shaw Air Force Base say they found the body of a deceased retiree.
AG Wilson Talks Domestic Violence Legislation
The numbers are staggering, the most recent reports rank South Carolina 2nd in the nation for women killed by men and the States Attorney General said this legislative session is the time to change that.
Haley declares May as Teacher Appreciation Month
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley is encouraging residents to thank teachers for their contributions to children and South Carolina's future.
House passes compromise on new South Carolina State trustees
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The House has changed its bill that would get rid of the South Carolina State University board of trustees.
Sumter teacher named South Carolina's best
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Sumter High School teacher has been named South Carolina's Teacher of the Year.
Study: Economic impact of national parks in SC $103M
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A new study estimates that South Carolina six national parks and historic sites mean about $103 million to the state's economy.
Attorneys ask court for no jail time for ex-Sheriff Metts
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Defense attorneys and prosecutors agree that former Lexington County Sheriff James Metts should not serve any time in prison.
5 rescued after getting lost in Congaree National Park
GADSDEN, S.C. (AP) — A family of five has been rescued after getting lost in the Congaree National Park southeast of Columbia.
Experts convening in SC for summit about marijuana use
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — National experts in a variety of fields are gathering in Columbia this week for a summit on marijuana.
Lawmakers Host Press Conference on Economy and Millennial Generation
A group of lawmakers will be holding a news conference at the State House to talk about the challenges that are facing people ages 18 to 35.
SC State University Board of Trustees Convenes for Board Meeting
The Board of Trustees at South Carolina State University are scheduled to meet this morning starting at 9:00.
Euro-Pro Recalls Shark Vacuums
Euro-Pro says about 142,000 upright Shark Vacuum Cleaners have an issue.
Five After Five Kicks Off April 23
The Annual Five After Five Concert Series is coming back to Five Points.
Palmetto Health Hosts Walk
The Palmetto Health Office of Community Health will host a 1.5 mile walk later today.
Million Dollar Lottery Ticket Waits to be Claimed
The South Carolina Education Lottery says a million dollar ticket is waiting to be claimed.
House panel approves bill giving veterans in-state tuition
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A House education committee has given unanimous approval to a measure allowing military veterans to get in-state tuition at South Carolina state colleges and universities as soon as they become residents.
Senate Finance advances $7B budget plan, $236M in borrowing
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Senate's budget-writing committee has advanced a budget package that includes borrowing $236 million, mostly for college construction.
Possible New Protection For The State House
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-The State House could soon be under new protection. A house committee has approved a bill combining the five agencies that currently provide security... into a newly formed capitol police force.
Video: Legislative Black Caucus Supports Body Camera Bill
The push for officer body cameras in South Carolina continued at the Statehouse Wednesday. The South Carolina Legislative Black Caucus gathered to show support for legislation that would implement body cameras statewide.
GOP Primary for Berkeley Sheriff goes to a Runoff
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. (AP) _ There will be a runoff in the crowded Republican primary for Berkeley County sheriff but the field is not set.
Officials: Man shot by Lexington deputies dies
IRMO, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a man shot by Lexington County sheriff's deputies has died.
SC House committee passes bill creating Capitol Police
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A House committee has approved a bill combining the five agencies that police and provide security at the Statehouse and grounds into a Capitol Police force.
