SC State board meeting to discuss president pay
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina State University's trustees are meeting to talk about how much their newly chosen president should get paid.
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Sanford: Cell Phone Inundated with Calls
Former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford says his cellphone has been swamped with hundreds of calls this week after House Democrats sent an email telling donors to call the number.
2 Marion Police Officers Charged with Assault
MARION, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina agents say two Marion police officers have been arrested for using excessive force on a suspect.
Town Officials Sentenced
(WOLO) Columbia, SC-Two former Gaston town officials have been sentenced to prison for misusing public funds.
Prom Crime Watch in Effect for Richland Co.
A signature dream in students' lives could become a real nightmare if prom night gets out of hand, say police. Richland County authorities are offering what they say is an early wake-up call for students and parents.
Cayce Launches New Redesigned Website
The City of Cayce has launched its newly re-designed website.
SC Drought Ends
WOLO Columbia, SC-While some of us may not enjoy the rain, it's actually helped pull South Carolina out of a drought.
Hotel Meth Lab
(WOLO) Columbia, SC-A Crimestoppers tip points police to a Columbia hotel where officers say they found a live meth lab inside one of the rooms.
Man Shot to Death Near Belton; No Arrests
BELTON, S.C. (AP) _ Anderson County sheriff's deputies are trying to find out what led to the shooting death of a man near Belton.
PA Abortion Provider Story Hits SC
The so-called abortion mill in Pennsylvania shut down because prosecutors say egregious violations were committed before, during and after abortions is exactly what one South Carolina state senator wants to prevent from ever happening in the Palmetto state.
SC Senate advances a piece of ethics reform
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A bill heading to the Senate floor is designed to curtail candidates' ability to hide who's backing their campaigns.
SC veterans rally at Statehouse for benefits
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina group that advocates for veterans is holding a rally on the Statehouse steps to push for better health care, benefits and recognition for those with military service.
Charleston County Spending $420k on Closed Schools
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ Charleston County school officials are spending more than $420,000 a year to maintain five closed schools.
Update: Suspicious Package Found In Downtown Columbia
(WOLO) Columbia, SC-Investigators say the suspicious package found in the shrubbery of a church at the intersection of Main and Laurel Streets has turned out to be clothing and miscellaneous items .
City 'Moves Forward' After Chief Resigns
City of Columbia officials have already begun what they call the daunting task of finding a replacement for outgoing police chief Randy Scott, and they say they are anxious to move forward.
Berkeley Man Electrocuted at Electric Substation
CAINHOY, S.C. (AP) _ Berkeley County officials have discovered a man who was electrocuted at an electric substation in Cainhoy.
Mark Sanford Hits The Campaign Tral
(WOLO) Columbia, SC- former South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford hit the campaign trail today.
Oscar Winner & Husband Arrested in Atlanta
Actress Reese Witherspoon was arrested in Atlanta after her celebrity card failed to get her off the hook.
Boston Marks Week from Marathon Bombs with Silence
Boston plans to mark the traumatic week of the Boston Marathon bombings with mournful silence as the city returns to its bustling commute.
Parental Approach to Feeding Kids Related Their Weight
Denying certain foods to children or pressuring them to eat every bit of a meal are common practices among many parents.
SC taskforce aims to keep state's kids safe online
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Attorney General Alan Wilson is stressing the importance of keeping children safe online.
Greenville Toddler Shot
A 2 year old boy is in the hospital recovering after authorities say he accidentally shot himself with his fathers handgun.
Boeing Dreamliner cleared to fix battery, start flying again
The Federal Aviation Administration cleared Boeing to make fixes to the battery system of the 787 Dreamliner. That paves the way for the aircraft to start flying again.
Greenville entertainment arena to get name change
Greenville's 15,000-seat entertainment and sports arena will get a name change.
Bill would end exit exam as a must for graduation
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina may drop its three-decade-old requirement that high school students pass an exit exam to graduate.
