Columbia taking a look back at civil rights past
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Activists who took part in Columbia’s civil rights movement are returning to celebrate its history.
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Man gets 50 years in Kershaw shooting death
CAMDEN, S.C. (AP) — A man has been sentenced to 50 years in prison for the home invasion shooting death of another man in Kershaw County.
SC Guard jets in exercise over coastal skies
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Members of the South Carolina Air National Guard are conducting an air defense exercise along the coast.
Chesnee man guilty of killing 8-year-old girl
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — A Spartanburg County jury deliberated just 20 minutes before convicting a Chesnee man in the shooting death of an 8-year-old girl.
SC governments can’t profit from credit fee
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The House budget plan allows South Carolina’s towns and counties to continue charging taxpayers a processing fee for credit card payments, but they’ll pay a steep price if they try to profit from the fees,
Gov. Haley thanks House for education budget
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley says the House budget takes a historic step in providing a good education to all South Carolina students.
Obama signs SC federal disaster declaration
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The White House has approved South Carolina’s request for federal disaster relief after last month’s storm that caused more than $430 million in damage.
Proposal to Combine Law Enforcement Divisions Withdrawn
A proposal put on the table by Councilman Cameron Runyon to halt the search for a Columbia Police Chief is withdrawn.
Boil Water Advisory
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — The City of Columbia Water Works advises water customers of Deerwood Subdivision located in Richland County, to vigorously boil their water for at least one full minute prior to drinking or cooking. Also, any residents near the affected area who have lost water and/or water pressure are also advised to boil their water. The City of…
Update: Deputy Shoots Elderly Man
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-A York County deputy who shot a 70-year-old man reaching for his cane during a traffic stop last month broke down in tears as other officers arrived.
