Attorney to Enter Stand Your Ground Defense for Stabbing Suspect
An attorney representing the teen accused in the murder of a Dutch Fork student will enter a Stand Your Ground defense on behalf of his client.
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Ethics clean-up bills advance in SC House
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A package of bills aimed at limiting and clarifying how South Carolina's officeholders can spend campaign donations are advancing in the House.
Consumer Minute: Disney Price Hike
The "Happiest place on earth" just got more expensive. Crysty Vaughan has details on the ticket price hike at Walt Disney World.
ABA officials to address SC law symposium
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Some top officers from the American Bar Association are participating in a discussion in Columbia on the future of legal education.
Columbia discussing new home loan program
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Officials with the City of Columbia are kicking off a new home loan program at a news conference.
Columbia hosts workshop on tax credits, incentives
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A workshop scheduled for Columbia presents business owners with a chance to learn about tax credits and incentives.
Compromise that keeps Common Core in SC advances
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina schools would continue to implement Common Core education standards in math and reading, at least for a few years, under a compromise advancing in the Senate.
Senate approves letting districts excuse snow days
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Senate has approved a bill allowing school boards to forgive up to five days of classes canceled during this winter's back-to-back snow and ice storms.
SC senators reject disclosing their income amounts
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — State senators have rejected a proposal requiring elected officials in South Carolina to disclose on ethics forms how much their employers pay them.
Interim Elections Director Named
it's official. The Richland county election board votes to unseat former Election Commission Director Howard Jackson and names his new interim replacement during a special session.
Robbery Suspect Wanted
Columbia, SC (WOLO)- Richland County Deputies are looking for a suspect they say robbed a midlands hardware store at gun point.
City Council Meets to Discuss Loan Loss of $157,000
Wednesday, city council members met to discuss a loan that put the city at a loss of about $157,000 and reportedly involves a city council member.
SC Gov. Haley, military work to get vets jobs
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley and state officials are announcing an effort to help military veterans find jobs in the civilian world by bringing employers and potential workers together.
Deputies seek suspect in 3 Columbia-area crimes
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Richland County sheriff's deputies are looking for a man suspected of several crimes, including a fatal home invasion.
Fired Elections Dir. Seeks State Investigation
Recently terminated director of Richland County Elections and Voter Registration, Howard Jackson, wants a statewide, criminal investigation opened to explore allegations he has against members of the Board of Elections.
SC middle school teacher faces new sex charge
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — A Sumter middle school teacher is facing a new sex charge after a third student has come forward.
VA Man found in SC with kidnapped mom in his trunk
SANTEE, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina troopers say they have taken a Virginia man into custody after finding his mother in the trunk of his car at a rest area on Interstate 95.
Ex-Special Olympics coach gets 15 year sentence
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A former Special Olympics volunteer coach has been sentenced to more than 15 years in prison for having sex with a 15-year-old athlete.
Actress talks at USC on beauty, eating disorders
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Broadway actress is slated to give an address about positive body images to help young men and women avoid eating disorders.
Senators weighing changes to SC investment board
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The chief operating officer of the agency that invests South Carolina's pension portfolio says legislators need to end hostilities between the agency and state Treasurer Curtis Loftis that are harming the fund.
