First In South GOP Primary Has Funding
South Carolina's first in the South Republican presidential primary has funding and operational questions popping up.
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Heat Advisory: Nine SC Counties
High temperatures and humidity continue to threaten eastern South Carolina. The National Weather Service on Wednesday issued a heat advisory for nine counties.
Public Hearing for Re-Districting
Residents of South Carolina's northeastern counties packed a Senate redistricting hearing and asked lawmakers to create a new U.S. House district that keeps their counties together.
Extreme Heat Threatens Children, Pets
The death of an eight-month-old boy in Columbia has shed new light on the dangers of extreme heat and what can happen if the elderly, children and pets are left alone in vehicles.
"Choose Life" Plates OK'd In N.C.
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) _ Motorists around North Carolina could see the anti-abortion message ``Choose Life'' showing up on a new specialty license plate in a few months.
Copper Thieves: Take This!
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A South Carolina measure meant to discourage thieves from gutting air conditioning units and farm irrigation systems to resell the copper has been signed into law.
New Law Bans RADAR-to-mailbox Traffic Tickets
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Governor Nikki Haley has signed into law a bill designed to stop a South Carolina town from using a traffic camera to send speeders a ticket in the mail.
Jobless Rate Increases
South Carolina unemployment went up slightly in May, re-establishing double-digit jobless numbers. The South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce said Friday that the May jobless rate was 10 percent, up from 9.8 percent in April.
USC Baseball Team Heads to Omaha
Gamecock fans wished the 2010 National Champs good luck at Carolina Stadium as they left for Omaha. Fans say they are hoping for a repeat at the College World Series
Study Shows County by County Health Rankings
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)--Lexington County ranked 2nd overall in South Carolina in its overall health ranking, this according to a new national study that broke down health numbers in every county in America.
$3 Million Deficit Threatens Transit System
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- If the Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority, CMRTA, cannot remedy a nearly $3 million budget shortfall, the entire system will be jeopardy of having to hit the brakes, permanently.
Senate Approves Redistricting Plan
South Carolina senators have given key approval for new district lines for 46 Senate seats.
Suspected Rapist on the Loose
A suspected rapist is on the loose and authorities need your help in finding him.
SC House Lawmakers Approve Re-Districting Plan
South Carolina legislators have approved plans that redraw their own districts and the districts of U.S. House seats.
Record Number of Alligator License Applications
South Carolina wildlife officials say they've received a record number of applications for alligator hunting licenses.
Redistricting Top Priority for Lawmakers
Redistricting is top priority for lawmakers as they return for their extended Session.
Local Businesses Opening Despite Recession
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)--Two restaurants on Main Street and Drip Coffee Shop in Five Points are just the latest local businesses to set down roots in Columbia. But in this recession, when banks aren't lending to small business owners, how are they doing it?
Lexington One Hiring Bus Drivers
One Lexington County school district is looking for some new bus drivers.
Parent Concerned about Citadel Hazing
Some parents say The Citadel is not doing enough to reduce hazing at the South Carolina military school.
Judge to Hear Arguements in Boeing Labor Lawsuit
A federal judge plans to hear motions in a lawsuit brought by the machinists union and the AFL-CIO against Gov. Nikki Haley.
Lamakers Continue to Debate State Budget
South Carolina legislators are resuming work on a compromise version of the state's proposed $6 billion spending plan.
No "Eartha Kitt Day"....Yet
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) _ A push to get the birthday of the later singer and actress Eartha Kitt recognized in the state where she was born has stalled in the Legislature.
Lawmakers Look at More Battles As They Return This Week
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina Republican House members are opposed to early voting legislation, which could threaten Gov. Nikki Haley's plans for legislators to take up government restructuring.
Romney hires former Bush campaign staffer for SC
Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney will use one of former President George W. Bush's campaign lieutenants as a top South Carolina adviser to his presidential exploratory committee.
