Gorilla to Get New Start at Riverbanks Zoo
A 430 pound anti-social gorilla is getting a fresh start at Riverbanks Zoo.
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Orders show no probable cause for GOP complaints
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The state Ethics Commission has formally dismissed three ethics complaints from a Republican activist against the Democratic state senator running for governor. In dismissal orders made public Monday, commissioners said they found no evidence to support…
Gamecock Water Tank Coming to Cayce
Tuesday, the City of Cayce announced plans to transform the city's water tank on Highway 321.
SC's Powerball Jackpot Winner Surfaces
The winner of South Carolina's $400 million Powerball jackpot, who stopped at the winning convenience store to buy hot dog buns, comes forward but chooses to remain anonymous.
Columbia's Homeless Shelter Will Not Open as Scheduled
While the City of Columbia planned to open its 24-hour emergency homeless shelter September 24th, it may not be until September 30th, after contract negotiations can be agreed upon.
Shooting Victim Identified
(WOLO_ COLUMBIA,S.C., -- Richland County Coroner Gary Watts has identified the name of a woman killed during a northeast shooting over the weekend. Authorities say 51 year old Zelda Kollock was shot several times in the upper body along Cotton…
Conway Manhunt Ends
(WOLO) CONWAY,S.C., -- Two men accused of firing shots at a South Carolina Highway patrol officer have been arrested following a weekend manhunt. Authorities say the trooper attempted to pull the car over for a routine traffic stop when the…
Deadly accident on I-26 Monday morning
A fatal accident slowed traffic on I-26 Monday morning.
Richland County woman shot to death; man arrested
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Richland County sheriff's deputies say a woman has been shot to death and a man she once dated has been arrested. Sheriff's spokesman Curtis Wilson said 51-year-old Zelda D. Kollock of Columbia was shot several times…
Hospital Helping the Uninsured
State Officials are hoping to help the uninsured with a new program.
Longtime SC lawmaker Warren Giese dies at 89
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Longtime South Carolina lawmaker Warren Giese has died at age 89. Dave Turner of Dunbar Funeral Home said Monday that services for Giese would be private. The University of South Carolina says Giese died Thursday. He…
12 Killed in Washington Naval Yard Shooting
At least 12 people were killed and several injured in shooting rampage this morning inside the Navy Sea Systems Command headquarters building in Washington, D.C., according to officials.
Loftis signs agreement over access to documents
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Officials hope an agreement between state Treasurer Curtis Loftis and the board that invests South Carolina's pension money brings an end to the public rancor between them. The agreement lets Loftis' staff review confidential information on…
Police: Man Shot in Reported Attempted Dog-Napping
Columbia Police say a man says he was shot trying to keep a group of people from stealing his dogs.
Police: Man Shot While Trying to Save Dogs
Monday afternoon a Columbia man was shot while trying to save his dog from alleged dog nappers, according to police.
SC Man Robbed in Cemetery While Visiting Gravesite
ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) _ Police in Rock Hill say a man was robbed in a cemetery while visiting his deceased girlfriend.
New Developments: Hacked Tax Returns
Columbia, SC (Associated Press)-The company that received $12 million to provide South Carolina taxpayers a year of credit monitoring says the state's not offering enough this time.
Miss South Carolina's Comment Prompts Midlands Outcry
In addition to a barrage of comments via social media about Miss South Carolina's comment about the Palmetto State 'rolling' regarding its mobile home status, folks on the street are not treating the beauty queen like royalty, either.
Suspect Dead after Deputy-Involved Shooting
The Richland County Sheriff's Department has confirmed one of its deputies shot and killed a man, who led them on a chase Monday night.
UPDATE: Coroner's Inquest into Officer-involved Shooting Underway
In a spirit of transparency, says Richland County Coroner Gary Watts, an official inquiry into an officer-involved shooting that occured in May has been launched.
