Man pleads guilty to killing Chesterfield County woman
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A man has been sentenced to life in prison without parole after pleading guilty to killing a Chesterfield County store clerk more than three years ago.
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Ringling Bros. to phase out Elephant Acts
The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus will phase out the show's iconic elephants from its performances by 2018, telling The Associated Press exclusively that growing public concern about how the animals are treated led to the decision.
Your vote counts in Five Points annual St. Pat's celebration
You have a say into which band will take the big stage at this year's St. Patrick's Day celebration in Five Points.
I-26 Exit Reopens in Newberry County after Spill
NEWBERRY, S.C. (WOLO) - Exit 76 off Intestate 26 was closed Wednesday night due to a hazmat spill.
SC House gives key approval to new formula for local funding
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina House has given key approval to a bill that would alter the formula the state uses to provide money to local governments for things like social services, courts and libraries.
Senate Votes to Keep SC State Bill As Is
State lawmakers continue to move towards changes at South Carolina State University. The senate voted 41 to 1 Wednesday to keep the bill as it stands, despite several proposed amendments.
Officers concerned about bill mandating SC cops wear cameras
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Some law officers say they have concerns about a bill to require all South Carolina police officers to wear body cameras.
4 Citadel Cadets Disciplined for Hazing this Academic Year
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ The Citadel commandant says four cadets have been disciplined for hazing at the South Carolina military college since the school year started last August.
Reform plan cuts taxes, provides $340M more for schools
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A state lawmaker says her plan to revamp South Carolina education funding cuts taxes while also providing more money for poor, rural school districts.
2 dead in house fire in Orangeburg County
ORANEGBURG, S.C. (AP) — Authorities are investigating the cause of a house fire in Orangeburg County that killed two people.
Carolinas schedule National Weather Service tornado drills
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The National Weather Service is conducting statewide tornado drills in North and South Carolina this month.
Koon wins primary to replace former SC Sheriff James Metts
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — A 21-year law enforcement veteran has won the Republican primary to replace former Lexington County Sheriff James Metts.
Arizona State University scholar speaks on gender studies
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A women and gender studies scholar is the opening speaker for Women's History Month at the University of South Carolina.
Suspended president of SC State University sues school
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The suspended president of financially troubled South Carolina State University is suing the school for breaking his contract and asking the court to delay his expected firing.
Senator plans bill to raise $800M a year for SC roads
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A senator who has been studying how to find more money to fix South Carolina roads for more than two years plans to file a bill this week that he says could raise up to an additional $800 million a year for state roads.
Magic Johnson Coming To The Midlands
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-SC State is receiving a bit of attention for a different reason than you might think. Basketball icon Earvin “Magic” Johnson junior is planning to visit the university March 26th.
Lexington County Sheriff Results
Get the latest election results from Lexington County.
Senate ratifies amendment allowing charity raffles in SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Charities across South Carolina should soon be able to hold raffles to raise money.
Poll Managers Call Voter Turnout 'Steady'
Lexington County residents braved the rain Tuesday to cast their vote for an election that hasn't happened in decades.
Headline: Here is the latest South Carolina news from The Associated Press
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina judge has revoked the probation of a man accused of killing a South Carolina couple last year. The judge ruled yesterday that Malcolm Hartley had violated the terms of his probation for a 2013 Charlotte restaurant robbery. Hartley is one of two suspects in the October shooting deaths of Doug and Debbie London at their home in Lake Wylie, South Carolina.
SC mailing some income tax refund checks
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The state Revenue Department is mailing some income tax refund checks this year rather than using direct deposit in an attempt to cut down on fraud.
13 arrested in Lexington for selling counterfeit goods
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Lexington County sheriff's deputies say 13 people have been arrested at a flea market on charges of selling counterfeit goods.
Voters head to polls for Lexington County sheriff race
Voters in Lexington County are ready to start fresh. It has been decades since they have seen a new face at the head of the sheriff's department.
Senate looks for its own plan for more money for SC roads
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina senators are coming up with their own plans to get money for South Carolina roads.
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