Measure would shorten separation for SC divorce
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A proposed amendment to the South Carolina constitution would allow couples to divorce after 150 days of separation, rather than one year.
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Bill banning abortion at 20 weeks heads to House
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A bill banning abortion in South Carolina at 20 weeks of pregnancy and beyond is heading to the House floor.
Columbia Piggly Wiggly Robbed
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-Investigators are looking for the men responsible for burglary at a Columbia Piggly Wiggly.
Sheriff’s officials say the suspects forced their way into the store on North Main Street, by throwing an object through the front glass doors.
Fired Elections Director Slams Board
Recently terminated Richland County Elections and Voter Registration Director, Howard Jackson, claims the Richland County board of elections, to which he reported, made it virtually impossible for him to do his job.
Solicitor: No charges for Columbia chief, ex-cop
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A prosecutor says there’s not enough evidence to bring criminal charges against the interim chief of the Columbia Police Department or a former officer.
Former Richland elections chief discusses firing
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The former Richland County elections director, fired after eight months, says the elections board unlawfully meddled in his job and refused to let him make staff changes.
Steep penalties stop SC Statehouse protesters
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Organizers of protests at South Carolina’s Statehouse have thought about getting arrested to prove their point, but say a state law specifically targeting demonstrations inside the capitol is stifling their movement.
Ex-Clarendon County jail officer accused of fraud
MANNING, S.C. (AP) — A Clarendon County jail officer has been charged with stealing an inmate’s credit card information to pay his own personal bills.
Consumer Minute: Fake Funeral Scam
Fake Funeral notices are being sent to people’s email addresses. The Consumer protection agency says it is the latest trend in scams, so don’t be taken.
Solicitor: Investigation into CPD Closed
Solicitor Walt Wilkins says the investigation into criminal activity inside the Columbia Police Department is now closed.
