Tests being run on SC treasurer in hospital
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis is undergoing tests in the hospital after suffering chest pains.
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Memorial Day highway deaths increase in SC in 2013
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The number of fatalities on South Carolina roads this Memorial Day holiday weekend jumped significantly, in part because of an increase in motorcycle deaths.
Orangeburg homeowner shoots, kills intruder
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Orangeburg County sheriff's deputies say a homeowner shot and killed a man who broke into a home.
Supporters of US Rep Clyburn to hold fundraiser
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Supporters of U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn are holding a fundraiser for him in Columbia.
Richland County Elections Head Says He Can Do Job
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) _ The man hired to be Richland County's new elections director says he will have plenty of time to do the job right.
Memorial Day Gas Prices Steady and Lowest in SC
Gas prices remain steady as we head into the peak of Memorial Day, in fact, prices are about the same as last year.
SC Drivers Hit Road for Memorial Day: Gas Cheapest in Nation
South Carolina has the lowest gas prices in the nation at $3.24 a gallon. Good News for Memorial Day travellers say experts.
Spoleto Festival Underway in Charleston
It's that time of year when the arts converge on Charleston for the 37th annual Spoleto Festival.
Gullah Festival Returns to Beaufort This Weekend
BEAUFORT, S.C. (AP) _ This weekend, the Gullah Festival is returning to Beaufort for a 27th season.
Verdict in Parker Trial Expected Next Week
Closing arguments and a verdict in the Brett Parker double murder trial are expected early next week. Brett Parker, the Irmo man accused of killing his wife Tammy Jo Parker, and gambling business associate, Bryan Capnerhurst at the Parkers' Irmo home last April, takes the stand in his own defense.
Clemson Hosting Statewide Naturalist Conference
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) _ Clemson University is hosting a statewide conference for the state's naturalists.
Parker's 14-year-old Daughter Testifies
Late Thursday afternoon, one of the youngest victims in the Brett Parker double murder trial takes the stand, his 14-year-old daughter.
Columbia Police: Caregiver Slammed Toddler's Head against Faucet
Columbia Police have charged a 34 year old woman with Homicide by Child Abuse in connection with the death of a two year old.
AAA: Low SC gas prices mean busy Memorial Day
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Low gas prices are expected to mean more driving for South Carolinians over the Memorial Day weekend.
SC celebrates its 225th birthday as a US state
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina is celebrating its 225th birthday as a U.S. state.
Columbia Police Investigating Child's Death
Authorities are reporting a suspicious death involving a child at a home on Lester Drive.
GM Recalling 27,000+ Cadillac SUV's
General Motors is recalling more than 27,000 Cadillac SUVs worldwide because the wheels can fall off.
Traveling Vietnam Wall
(WOLO) Columbia, SC-The Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall is scheduled to visit the City of Sumter May 23 to May 28 during to the Sumter Iris Festival at Swan Lake Iris Gardens.
2 Bounty Hunters Among 4 Arrested in Eutawville
EUTAWVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ Four people, including two bounty hunters, have been arrested at a Eutawville home.
Ex-lover Testifies, State Rests Case
The State rests its case in the Brett Parker double murder trial. This, after it was revealed that Ben Staples, close family friend of Brett and Tammy Jo Parker, once had an adulterous affair with Tammy Jo.
Lexington Medical Center backs Honor Flight
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — More than 80 military veterans from World War II and the Korean War are flying to Washington, D.C., for a tour of memorials erected in their honor.
SC Senate defeats effort to expand Medicaid
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina senators defeated another attempt by Democrats to extend Medicaid coverage under the federal health care law.
SC House committee crafting cybersecurity bill
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A House committee's proposal for better securing South Carolina taxpayers' personal data would create a new computer technology agency that reports to the governor.
Jenny Sanford Donates Materials to SC College
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ Jenny Sanford has donated her scrapbooks, emails and letters to the College of Charleston.
Richland County Sheriff Finalist
(WOLO) Columbia, SC-Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), a Department of Defense office, announced Richland County Sheriff’s Department of Columbia, S.C. as a finalist for the 2013 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award.
