Ethics panel drops allegations against attorney general
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The State Ethics Commission has dropped allegations that Attorney General Alan Wilson took eight donations exceeding the legal limit during his re-election campaign.
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Mitchell leads No. 2 South Carolina to 67-41 win at Clemson
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Tiffany Mitchell scored 18 points to lead No. 2 South Carolina to a sluggish 67-41 win over Clemson on Wednesday night.
Johnson Helps Power #1 UNC Past Wofford
Orangeburg native Brice Johnson had 16 points and 14 rebounds, and North Carolina beat Wofford 78-58 on Wednesday night in the CBE Hall of Fame Classic.
The unregulated business of boarding kennels in S.C.
Before you bring Fido to a boarding kennel, know that the facilities are entirely unregulated in South Carolina.
Claflin Women Edge Newberry
Jaquanna Davis free throw with three seconds proved to be the difference, as the Claflin University Lady Panthers defeated Newberry College 65-64 Wednesday night at the Tullis Arena.
Wednesday's Time Schedule
No. 1 North Carolina vs. Wofford, 7 p.m.
Coastal Carolina gets 1st win, routs Grace Bible, 104-67
CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — Badou Diagne scored 23 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as Coastal Carolina made its home debut with a 104-67 romp past Grace Bible College on Wednesday night.
Swinney not expecting No. 1 Clemson WR Williams to return
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson coach Dabo Swinney said a medical official would have to "sign off in blood" for the Tigers to play injured receiver Mike Williams this season.
Elliott: Finally winning again is motivation for S. Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina interim coach Shawn Elliott says his team has a simple motivation against lower division Citadel this weekend. His Gamecocks just want to feel what it is like to be a winner again.
Najdawi key as The Citadel beats Stetson 94-93
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Zane Najdawi scored 22 points and Derrick Henry had 21, including two free throws with 10 seconds left, and The Citadel edged Stetson 94-93 on Tuesday night.
Winthrop beats NAIA member Truett McConnell 106-78
ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) — Xavier Cooks had 19 points with 11 rebounds and Winthrop rolled to a 106-78 victory over NAIA member Truett McConnell on Tuesday night.
How to Help Kids Cope with Paris Attacks
Images capturing the horror and chaos of the Paris attacks are flooding the internet and televisions around the world, leaving many parents with the task of how to explain violence like this to their children.
Newberry Nets 11 On All-Conference Team
The Newberry Wolves lead the South Atlantic Conference with 11 all-conference picks, as announced by the conference office Wednesday. Newberry has seven first team all-conference selections, with four second team picks.
Car Driver Cited, CPD Continue to Investigate Motorcycle Crash
COLUMBIA (WOLO) -- Columbia Police continue to investigate the cause of a crash that has one man fighting for his life.
French Police Dog Killed During Raid Hailed as Hero Online
A French police dog named Diesel, killed in a raid targeting the alleged mastermind of the Paris attacks and another cell of extremists, is being honored as a hero all over the world.
Officials working to ID man killed by train in Orangeburg
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Police in Orangeburg are investigating after a pedestrian was struck and killed by a train.
Bush Calls for US Ground Forces to Fight Islamic State
Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush on Wednesday called for the U.S. to send more troops to the Middle East to fight the Islamic State.
South Carolina to reduce income tax withholdings
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina plans to reduce the amount of money withheld for state income taxes, beginning in 2017.
Coroner identifies man struck by train in Orangeburg
Orangeburg County Coroner Sean Fogle has identified the individual who after being struck by a train Monday.
Two More Charged with Witness Intimidation in Pinewood Assault Case
The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office has charged two additional men with intimidating a witness in connection to an assault case from September.
Graduation Rate Up in SC Schools
The graduation rate in South Carolina is up slightly from last year according to the recently released federal report card.
ISIS Claims Bomb Hidden in Soda Can Took Down Russian Airliner
A new image has surfaced online of the bomb, hidden in a soda can, that ISIS claims was responsible for downing a Russian airliner late last month, killing more than 200 people.
Handgun Discovered Near Indianapolis Home of Pastor's Slain Wife
A handgun has been found near the home of Amanda Blackburn, the pastor’s wife who was shot dead last week in Indiana.
City of Columbia Designated Walk Friendly Community
The City of Columbia has been designated as a Walk Friendly Community by the Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center.
