Ballot chaos opens path for petition candidates
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — In a year when nearly 250 candidates statewide were tossed from primary ballots, petition candidates have a rare shot at winning in November.
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2 men sentenced in deadly 2009 Walterboro shooting
WALTERBORO, S.C. (AP) — Two men have been sentenced to five years each in prison for their roles in a 2009 drive-by shooting that killed three people, including a 20-month-old girl.
Presbyterian picks Clemson dean as new president
CLINTON, S.C. (AP) — A Clemson University dean has been selected as the next president of Presbyterian College.
2 Upstate men indicted on securities fraud charges
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — The former manager of an Easley investment firm has been charged with conspiracy, securities fraud and forgery.
Renters Insurance: ‘Small Price to Pay’
An apartment complex fire in Columbia that destroys three units and damages five others, leaving some 15 people without a place to live, prompts local insurance officials to stress the importance of obtaining renters insurance.
Happy Father’s Day: Spending up on Dad!
This video is no longer available. COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — “They’re worth it,” says Melissa Schneck, shopper. Spending is up for Father’s Day 2012, that’s according to the Naitonal Retail Federation. Some Midlands shoppers aren’t surprised. “No, No people don’t seem to quit spending,” says Laura Keith, shopper. “No, actually it seems like everything is getting better,” says Dayna Ducote,…
SC jobless up for first time in 10 months
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The downward trend for South Carolina’s jobless rate has ended, at least for now.
Kids back with SC parents after dog mauled brother
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina couple again has custody of two children taken from them in April after a family pet mauled the children’s brother.
Spoleto ticket sales exceed budget
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — It was a strong year for ticket sales at the Spoleto Festival USA in Charleston as box office receipts reached nearly $3 million.
SCE&G denies claims in environmental lawsuit
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Electric & Gas is denying claims it illegally discharged arsenic and other contaminants into the Wateree River near Columbia.
