Man pleads guilty to killing Chesterfield County woman
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A man has been sentenced to life in prison without parole after pleading guilty to killing a Chesterfield County store clerk more than three years ago.
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Ringling Bros. to phase out Elephant Acts
The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus will phase out the show’s iconic elephants from its performances by 2018, telling The Associated Press exclusively that growing public concern about how the animals are treated led to the decision.
Your vote counts in Five Points annual St. Pat’s celebration
You have a say into which band will take the big stage at this year’s St. Patrick’s Day celebration in Five Points.
I-26 Exit Reopens in Newberry County after Spill
NEWBERRY, S.C. (WOLO) – Exit 76 off Intestate 26 was closed Wednesday night due to a hazmat spill.
SC House gives key approval to new formula for local funding
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina House has given key approval to a bill that would alter the formula the state uses to provide money to local governments for things like social services, courts and libraries.
Senate Votes to Keep SC State Bill As Is
State lawmakers continue to move towards changes at South Carolina State University. The senate voted 41 to 1 Wednesday to keep the bill as it stands, despite several proposed amendments.
Officers concerned about bill mandating SC cops wear cameras
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Some law officers say they have concerns about a bill to require all South Carolina police officers to wear body cameras.
4 Citadel Cadets Disciplined for Hazing this Academic Year
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ The Citadel commandant says four cadets have been disciplined for hazing at the South Carolina military college since the school year started last August.
Reform plan cuts taxes, provides $340M more for schools
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A state lawmaker says her plan to revamp South Carolina education funding cuts taxes while also providing more money for poor, rural school districts.
2 dead in house fire in Orangeburg County
ORANEGBURG, S.C. (AP) — Authorities are investigating the cause of a house fire in Orangeburg County that killed two people.
