Fort Jackson's Commanding General Suspended
The commanding general of Fort Jackson has been suspended.
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Brett Parker's Story Scrutinized
Afternoon testimony continued with lengthy questioning of an investigator with the Richland County Sheriff's Department, where prosecutors sought to highlight what they claim to be inconsistencies in Brett Parker's account of events the day of the murders.
SC State trustees consider new president's salary
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina State University trustees are meeting to approve the salary of the school's new president.
Tanker Truck Fire Forces Road Block
Some Newberry County residents are allowed back in their homes Monday night after a tanker truck fire forced a brief evacuation.
SC Family Shooting Update
(WOLO) Columbia, SC- A woman accused of killing her two children and shooting her husband in the head has been released from a Greenville hospital
SC: Upstate Man Shot to Death in Backyard
ANDERSON, S.C. (AP) _ A 40-year-old man is dead after being shot several times in the backyard of an Anderson home.
Political rivals work to pass government overhaul
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A bill representing the largest overhaul of state government in decades is again approaching passage. Both Gov. Nikki Haley and her chief Democratic opponent are working to get it to her desk in the legislative session's waning weeks.
Capnerhurst's Widow Testifies
An emotional widow of Bryan Capnerhurst, Cindy, was called to the stand by prosecutors late afternoon. It is the first time we hear her account of how much debt she and her husband were in and whether he was willing to kill to settle those debts.
Powerball Winning Ticket Worth $590 Million Sold in Florida
A single ticket matching all the numbers in Saturday's $590.5 million Powerball drawing was sold at a Zephyrhills, Fla., grocery store, according to lottery officials.
Powerball Pot Would Near $1 Billion if No One Wins on Saturday
The estimated jackpot for Saturday's Powerball drawing has swelled to a record $600 million for the popular lottery game, but one official estimated today that if it goes unclaimed the prize would zoom to nearly $1 billion.
Blythewood Burglary
(WOLO)Columbia, SC-Richland County Sheriff Deputies have arrested Jessica Lynn Hunt (DOB10/26/76) and they're requesting the community’s assistance in locating Dameion Rhyhelee Rembert (02/01/82); both for burglary and grand larceny.
Parker Back in Court After Medical Emergency
Brett Parker, the Midlands man accused of double murder, was present in court Friday after having been rushed by EMS to the hospital Thursday for an apparent anxiety attack.
SC Guard trains across state in disaster response
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — About 1,500 members of the South Carolina Army National Guard are taking part in five days of training involving potential responses to a natural disaster.
CDC Issues Warning about Public Pools
If you're looking forward to spending hot summer days by the pool, this may change your mind.
Sheriff: Victim in Union Stabbing Wasn't Target
UNION, S.C. (AP) _ Investigators say a man stabbed to death last weekend in Union County was killed by a group of people looking for a fight and wasn't the intended target of the attack.
SC Family Shot Folo
(WOLO) Columbia, SC-A woman who authorities say killed her two young children and seriously injured her husband crashed her pickup into a tree so hard the roots came out of the ground.
Richland County Approves New Elections Director
Richland County has found a new director to lead its Elections and Voter Registration Office.
Police: Reports of Shooting outside Columbia Applebee's
Police are currently responding to reports of a shooting just outside a Columbia restaurant.
Tritium Leak Reported at SC Nuclear Plant
LAKE WYLIE, S.C. (AP) _ Federal regulators say more than 100 gallons of water with traces of a radioactive hydrogen isotope have leaked at the Catawba Nuclear Station.
Maxcy Gregg Pool Opens Soon!
(WOLO) Columbia, SC-City of Columbia Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce the grand reopening of Maxcy Gregg Pool on Saturday, May 25, at 10 a.m.
Brett Parker's Ex-Mistress Speaks
During the afternoon portion of the Brett Parker double murder trial, prosecutors and defense attorneys called to the stand Lindsay Mullins, a woman who admits to having an extra marital affair with Brett Parker, who stands accused of killing both his wife, Tammy Jo Parker, and business associate, Bryan Capnerhurst.
Federal budget cuts cancel Shaw's July 4th event
SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. (AP) — Shaw Air Force Base is canceling its annual Independence Day celebration because of automatic federal budget cuts.
SC budget allows ads on school activity buses
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's school districts may be able to sell advertisements on activity buses next school year.
Wofford College announces its new president
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — Wofford College has chosen its new president.
Deputies Search for Attempted Murder Suspect
Deputies want to know if you recognize the man seen in these surveillance photos.
