Autopsy: Orangeburg inmate died of natural causes
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say an autopsy shows that one of four inmates who died at the Orangeburg County Detention Center over the past nine months died of natural causes.
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Ex-Pentagon chief Gates: Budget must be smarter
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates says there are smart ways to reduce the size of the nation's defense budget.
Newtown Panel: Tear Down Sandy Hook, Rebuild
It will be a place of learning again, not a monument to a massacre.
SC Man Sentenced to 40 Years for Thrill Shootings
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) _ A Spartanburg man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison in what authorities have called a plot to randomly shoot at and kill people.
Clemson Gowns
(WOLO) Columbia, SC-Some new graduates of Clemson University are going green while getting their degrees.
Brett Parker Double Murder Trial
The man who says he, not murder suspect Brett Parker's father, Jack Parker, is the one who reached out to jurors during the trial, even though everyone was instructed by the judge to refrain from speaking to members of the jury, plans to address the Court Monday.
Allergy Concerns Prompt Ice Cream Recall
Dairy Fresh says it's recalling some IGA Brand Vanilla and Chocolate ice cream.
Cool Sculpting, Saying Goodbye to Stubborn Fat
Irmo, S.C. (WOLO) - A cool solution is helping Midlands men and women say goodbye to stubborn fat. Retreat Anti-Aging Spa in Irmo, held a free seminar Thursday to demonstrate CoolSculpting®.
SCDMV Closed
(WOLO) Columbia, SC-The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles will be closed on Friday, May 10th in observance of the Confederate Memorial Day state holiday.
SLED Issues Alert for Missing Man
Authorities want you to be on the look out for a missing man.
Orangeburg deputy cleared in suspect's death
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Prosecutors say an Orangeburg County sheriff's deputy was justified when he shot and killed a suspect who was using a shovel in what was called a "threatening manner."
Dad Kicked Out, Parker Trial Drama
Day Two of the Brett Parker double murder trial started off with the defendant's father being held in contempt and kicked out of the courtroom.
New congressman Sanford, ex-wife settle complaint
Newly elected Congressman Mark Sanford and his ex-wife have settled a complaint that said he was at her home without her permission in violation of their divorce agreement.
Prison for 3 in Killing of US Couple in Caribbean
A judge in St. Maarten has convicted three men and issued prison sentences in the killing of a South Carolina couple who owned a home in the Caribbean country.
Man Gets 26 Years in SC Sexual Assault Killing
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ A Greer man has been sentenced to 26 years in prison for killing a woman during a violent sexual assault.
Waiting For Tax Refunds
(WOLO) Columbia, SC-Many Americans who filed their income taxes early are still waiting for their refund.
SC Supreme Court throws out lawsuit on sales taxes
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Supreme Court has thrown out a lawsuit challenging billions of dollars in sales tax exemptions.
Sex, Lies, Money and a 911 Tape
Jurors heard the frantic 9-1-1 call Brett Parker made just moments after his wife and business associate were gunned down in Parker's own home.
Consultants: Cybersecurity set-up to cost $15M
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Cybersecurity consultants say South Carolina should spend $15 million next year to better secure residents' personal data.
SC board votes to seek extended credit monitoring
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina lawmakers want to extend and enhance credit services for taxpayers compromised by last fall's hacking at the Revenue Department.
High Water Causing Issues in the Midlands
The flood gates have opened across the Midlands after several days of heavy rain.
Guns, Stun Guns Taken from Timmonsville Town Hall
TIMMONSVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say some handguns and stun guns have been stolen from Timmonsville Town Hall.
Mark Sanford Wins Special Election
(WOLO) Columbia, SC-Former Governor Mark Sanford, has been elected to the U.S. House, District 1 in South Carolina.
Jurors, Witnesses Chosen in Parker Case
Just over 90 potential jurors and 150 possible witnesses were questioned today in the Brett Parker trial about their ability to be fair and impartial during the trial.
80 acres at heart of SC State probe up for auction
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Land at the center of an alleged kickback scheme involving former South Carolina State University officials is up for auction.
