SC blll giving hiring preference to vets advances
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A bill allowing South Carolina employers to give hiring preference to veterans and spouses of disabled veterans has advanced in the Senate.
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Sewer Main Break Near Lake Murray
The Town of Lexington is working to repair a sewer main break on Highway 378 West at the Horse Creek Bridge.
SC NFL Stand outs Wanted for Questioning
NYPD says two former Gamecock stand outs may know about a beating at a New York Night club that left a man hospitalized.
Brewing School
Columbia, SC (WOLO)- Something is brewing at one South Carolina college. The Sun News of Myrtle Beach reports Horry Georgetown Technical College will be offering a degree in brewing, distillation, and fermentation.
DSS Director, Lillian Koller Testifies Before Lawmakers
Department of Social Services Executive Director, Lillian Koller testified before lawmakers Wednesday morning.
SC bill banning abortions beyond 19 weeks stalls
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A bill banning abortion in South Carolina beyond 19 weeks of pregnancy has stalled in the state Senate, with lawmakers raising concerns that the bill also bans contraception.
Peach Fuzz Delayed Due to Peach Freeze
Peach orchards across the state are barely bearing fruit, as agriculture experts say the weather has taken its toll on farmers' crops.
DSS director says she won't step down, sees fixes
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The director of South Carolina's Department of Social Services says she won't step down.
Former Gamecock Hampton Arrested
A former Gamecock has run afoul with the law.
SC gas prices up; still cheaper than last Easter
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina drivers have seen a steady increase in gas prices in recent months, but motorists taking to the road this weekend will still find it a bit cheaper to drive than a year ago.
SC seeks ruling in nuclear fuel funding lawsuit
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina wants a federal judge to rule in the state's favor in a lawsuit seeking to keep viable a nuclear reactor fuel project at the Savannah River Site near Aiken.
Grower: early SC peach crop hit by March freeze
AIKEN, S.C. (AP) — Peach lovers may have to wait a while this year. Growers say a late March freeze caused major damage in the Aiken area and the fruit might be scarce until July.
Man gets 23 years in death of woman in Wagener
AIKEN, S.C. (AP) — A Wagener man has been sentenced to 23 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to the shooting death of a Lexington woman last year.
Artworks by USC faculty, students at auction
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Artworks by faculty and students at the University of South Carolina are being auctioned for a good cause.
5 primary challengers to Sen. Graham to debate
AIKEN, S.C. (AP) — Five of the six Republicans running against U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham are meeting in a debate in Aiken.
Time stands still in Sumter after clocks break
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — Time appears to be standing still in Sumter, where the clocks on the city's Opera House tower have been stuck at 12 o'clock for much of this month.
Prosecutor: Photos essential in SC dog attack case
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Prosecutors say the conviction of a Dillon County man whose dogs attacked and killed a 10-year-old boy should be reinstated.
No discussion on SC anti-domestic violence bills
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A committee slated to discuss legislation targeting domestic violence in South Carolina has recessed because a Senate session was running late.
Tax Deadline
Love it or hate, the one thing you can not do is avoid it. It's tax time and people spent Tuesday evening rushing to beat the midnight deadline.
More Tickets Available For USC's Graduation
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-USC's May graduation will be the largest in school history. Today, the university announced it will increase the number of tickets allotted to each graduate from five to seven... one for themselves and six for family and friends.
