3 sentenced in fraud scheme at Shaw Air Force Base
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — Three men have been sentenced to federal prison as part of a scheme to defraud Shaw Air Force Base in Sumter through construction contracts.
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Committee announces Gov. Haley's inaugural events
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Activities surrounding Gov. Nikki Haley's swearing-in ceremony in January to kick off her second term include a "family fun night" and a $250-per-couple gala.
Wal-Mart to give $75,000 to SC food banks
FLORENCE, S.C. (AP) — A food bank is getting a $75,000 donation that it says will help them feed people in 20 South Carolina counties.
25 South Carolina directors to receive 4 percent raise
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Most of the 37 South Carolina agency directors and college presidents approved for performance raises will see a 4 percent boost in January, six months after all other state employees received a 2 percent increase.
Police: Man breaks teacher's arm in classroom
HOLLY HILL, S.C. (AP) — Police say a 21-year-old man broke a fourth-grade teacher's arm in front of her students at an Orangeburg County elementary school.
USC Cologne Now Available
Columbia, SC (WOLO)- Looking for a gift for the gamecock fan that has everything? How about carolina perfume? That's right masik is offering scents for men and women based on the gamecocks.
SC National Guard conducts air defense exercise
MCINTIRE JOINT NATIONAL GUARD BASE, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Air National Guard is conducting an air defense exercise near the airports in Anderson and Columbia.
1 arrested, 1 sought in Calhoun County shooting death
ST. MATTHEWS, S.C. (AP) — Authorities have arrested one man and are seeking another in a shooting death in Calhoun County over the weekend.
Metts to plead guilty, deal calls for probation
Suspended Lexington County Sheriff James Metts has agreed to plead guilty in a bribery case involving protecting people in the country illegally from deportation.
Woman gets 2 years for lying to federal agents
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Fort Mill woman has been sentenced to two years in prison for her lies to authorities that led to the shooting of a FBI agent.
Gov. Haley names director of troubled DSS
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley has named a former director at South Carolina's Department of Juvenile Justice as her choice to lead the troubled Department of Social Services.
Crews battle commercial structure fire in Lexington
We're waiting on word for the cause of a fire in the Town of Lexington.
6 Dead in Pennsylvania Shooting
The manhunt is on tonight for the person accused in a deadly shooting rampage.
SC waste wood burning operation could mean 60 jobs
EUTAWVILLE, S.C. (AP) — A company that recovers and burns old utility poles is planning a wood waste burning facility in Orangeburg County, investing $2 million and creating as many as 60 jobs.
Coroner: 2 die in fire at Columbia home
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say two people are dead after an early morning fire at their Columbia home.
Jeb Bush to speak at USC Commencement Monday
Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush is set to speak at the University of South Carolina's Winter Commencement Monday at 3:30pm.
Police say Sydney cafe hostage situation over
Police say a hostage situation in Sydney is over after a swarm of heavily armed police stormed a downtown cafe where a gunman had been holding an unknown number of people.
Study: Temperature may affect your job productivity
A new study says the hotter it is the less productive Americans are on the job.
SC motorcyclists gather to bring cheer to veterans
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Motorcyclists and vintage auto enthusiasts are gathering for their 14th annual Christmas Charity Ride to bring holiday cheer to the region's military veterans.
Deputies: Highway in Whitmire back open after house fire
A portion of a highly traveled road in Whitmire is back open after a morning house fire.
Deadline approaching for Jan. 1 health coverage
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolinians have until Monday to sign up for health insurance through the federal exchange if they want coverage to start Jan. 1.
Sumter Civil Air Patrol puts wreaths on vet graves
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — The Sumter squadron of the Civil Air Patrol is holding a ceremony to help honor veterans who have passed away by placing holiday wreaths at cemeteries across the country.
Busiest Mailing Day
Area Postal services gear up for the busiest mailing day of the year.
Girl Injured by Homemade Cannon
a 12 year old girl is recovering after authorities say she was hit in the head by shrapnel from a homemade cannon.
Richland County Looks for Suspected Shooter
A woman is recovering after being shot early Sunday morning.
