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
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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.
US predicts 3 to 6 major Atlantic hurricanes
U.S. government forecasters are expecting three to six major hurricanes from an above average Atlantic storm season.
Wide impact expected as Third Army moves
The men and women who supply and support U.S. Army forces throughout the Middle East are celebrating the opening of their new home at South Carolina's Shaw Air Force Base.
GOP presidential debate scheduled for Charleston
The Southern Republican Leadership Conference is teaming up with CNN to host a Republican presidential town hall debate in Charleston next January.
House OKs bill that yanks dropouts' licenses
South Carolina teens under 18 would lose driving privileges if they drop out of school or skip too many classes under a bill approved in the House by a one-vote margin.
$105M more for schools approved in SC's $6B budget
South Carolina's schools are in line to get $105 million to head off teacher furloughs and cuts.
Voter ID Bill Now Law
Gov. Nikki Haley signs into law a bill requiring all registered South Carolian voters to present a photo identification at the polls.
SC House Votes to Give Amazon Tax Break
Amazon gets the tax break. In a major turn around Wednesday, South Carolina House Members voted to approve tax exemptions for online retailer Amazon.
Voter ID Bill Signed Into Law
With the stroke of a pen, a new Voter ID bill is now law. Wednesday, South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley signed the bill which requires voters to show a state or military photo identification card before voting.
