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SC senator outlines incentive pay for teachers

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Democratic state senator is proposing an incentive program aimed at putting South Carolina's best teachers in front of students who need them the most.

City Officials Plan for Storm

Columbia Department Heads gathered during a short meeting to discuss how to approach the impending ice storm.

Richland One Teacher Fair

RICHLAND, S.C. (WOLO) -- Richland One says it is looking for more outstanding certified teachers.

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.

Hiring Our Heroes Offers Jobs

Columbia, SC (WOLO)- Veterans and military spouses looking for work will have a chance to find a job. The U-S Chamber Of Commerce is hosting *Hiring Our Heroes* tomorrow.

SCE&G, SCEMD Prepare for Winter Weather

Preparations are underway, statewide, for this week's winter weather.

Federal Same Sex Ruling Impacts South Carolina

The federal expansion recognizing same sex marriages will impact South Carolinians, even though South Carolina is one of 34 states where same sex marriage is illegal.

SC legislators again cancel session due to weather

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Senate is canceling its legislative session this week due to forecasts of more snow and ice.

Winter weather headed to South Carolina

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Forecasters say snow and ice are a certainty this week in much of South Carolina. But they are trying to figure how much will fall and how long it will last.

Nonprofit founder running for secretary of state

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A co-founder of a nonprofit that aims to help more women get elected in South Carolina is running for secretary of state.

10 miles of I-26 being widened near Columbia

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Construction crews have begun widening 10 miles of Interstate 26 southeast of Columbia.

Richland deputy slightly injured in shooting

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Richland County sheriff's deputy has been hurt after shots were fired through an apartment door by a suspect.

SC driver charged after hitting wheelchair in road

SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Highway Patrol says troopers arrested a 70-year-old man after he struck a person operating a motorized wheelchair on a rural road.

SC animal shelter offers short-term care plan

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Orangeburg County Animal Control is taking a new approach to placing animals in homes, and making space for new arrivals at the same time.

SC's now-$18B tourism industry gears up for season

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's tourism industry has bounced back from the Great Recession and has been setting records in recent seasons. And the director of the state tourism department, Duane Parrish, says that trend should continue during 2014.

Update: Winter Weather on the Way

Another winter wallop is headed to South Carolina, and this time, it looks like Ice Man is showing up. The National Weather Service in Columbia has issued a Winter Storm Warning in effect from 7 p.m. Tuesday through Noon Thursday. The primary concern is ice with some snow possible for the northern counties.