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.
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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.
Fort Jackson's Commanding General Suspended
The commanding general of Fort Jackson has been suspended.
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.
