Snow, sleet and freezing rain in South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Snow, sleet and freezing rain have closed schools in much of South Carolina and are causing problems on the state's roads.
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Haley signs concealed carry in restaurants bill
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley has signed a bill allowing people with concealed-weapon permits to bring their guns into restaurants and bars in South Carolina, if the businesses do not prohibit it.
SC man sentenced to prison for health care fraud
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Cordova man has been sentenced for his role in a fraud case involving BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina policy numbers.
Haley declares state of emergency for SC storm
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley has again declared a state of emergency as another winter storm brings snow, sleet and freezing rain into South Carolina.
Social Media Storm as Weather Approaches
The Wintry weather we've been telling you about for days is on its way and it has everyone talking and posting about the impending storm.
Greenville Bans Texting While Driving
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ Greenville has banned texting while driving. City council voted Monday to make it illegal to use a hand-held device while driving. The ban taking effect April 1 also applies to vehicles stopped in traffic or at a stop sign.
Electric Cooperatives Prepare for Winter Storm
Area electric cooperatives are bracing for this week's winter weather.
Local Man Wanted For Burglary And Flooding A Home
Columbia, SC (WOLO)- Richland County Deputies are looking for a man they say flooded a home during a recent burglary. Investigators say between eight in the morning and three yesterday afternoon, Daniel Peterson broke into a home on Baywater Drive.
Governor on Ice Storm: 'Brace yourselves'
From a state of emergency status to highway patrol's advice to pack food in your car in case you get stranded, the Midlands and the state are preparing to survive round two of wintry weather, focusing this time on the possible impact of ice.
Preparing for an Icy Situation
As the first round of moisture with snow, sleet, and rain departs from the area, Midlands residents are preparing for a more serious round of winter weather beginning Tuesday night.
SC Commerce: Orian rugs to bring 125 jobs in 2014
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A family firm that manufactures machine-woven rugs is expanding in Anderson County and expects to add 125 jobs this year.
Interim Chief Not Candidate for Top Job
Upon receipt from the Police Chief Search Committee and the City of Columbia's Human Resources Director, City Manager Teresa Wilson has announced the candidates for the Columbia Police Chief, and Interim/Acting Police Chief Ruben Santiago's name is nowhere on the list.
Widow sues jail after SC inmate's suicide
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — The widow of an inmate who killed himself in the Orangeburg County jail has sued, saying the man's death could have been prevented.
2 SC men arrested in weekend shooting death
MANNING, S.C. (AP) — Two men have been arrested after the weekend shooting death of a 23-year-old man in Manning.
Haley nominates 8 for Ethics Commission
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Governor Nikki Haley has nominated eight people to serve on the State Ethics Commission.
Black alumni discuss USC desegregation
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Black alumni of the University of South Carolina are scheduled to meet for the 50th anniversary of the school's desegregation.
80 employers expected for SC military job fair
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Some 80 employers are taking part in a job fair for military men and women, military veterans and their spouses.
Some Midlands residents seeing snow
Winter weather has started to move into the Midlands of South Carolina. A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect for Newberry, Saluda, Fairfield, and Kershaw counties until 7 p.m. Tuesday. A Winter Storm Warning takes over the entire viewing area beginning at 7 p.m. Tuesday until Noon Thursday.
Authorities ID man's body found near Saluda River
HONEA PATH, S.C. (AP) — Volunteers searching for a missing Laurens County man have found his body near the Saluda River in Greenville County.
SC board delays update on evolution standards
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's Education Oversight Committee has delayed adopting an update to high school biology standards due to a Republican senator's concerns about the teaching of evolution.
