Vice President Biden making stop at Clemson next week
Vice President Joe Biden is returning to South Carolina as part of an effort to mobilize students to take action to prevent sexual assault.
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President Obama Rejects Keystone XL Pipeline Proposal
President Obama announced his rejection of the proposed Keystone XL pipeline this morning following a meeting with Secretary Kerry.
Georgetown County Detention Center officer arrested
A Georgetown County Detention Center officer has been arrested for taking money from inmates, said Lt. Neil Johnson, with the Georgetown County Sheriff's Office.
Baby's death in Socastee Creek ruled homicide
An autopsy performed Friday a 5-month-old baby who went missing this week in Horry County showed that the mann er of death is homicide, according to Horry County Deputy Coroner Darris Fowler.
After 30 Years, Hundreds of Deaths and Injuries, New Push on Window Blind Cord Safety
After a 30-year delay in which several hundred children have died or been injured, the chairman of the Consumer Product Safety Commission has launched a new effort to ban window blinds with potentially hazardous cords.
More Girl Scout troops hike cookies to $5 a box
You're going to need a fatter wad of cash to get your Thin Mints this year. Girl scout troops in several areas of the U.S. are set to hike the price of a box of cookies to $5 from $4, up 25%
Coach: Clemson reserve guard Austin Ajukwa transferring
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson reserve guard Austin Ajukwa is leaving the team after two seasons.
Earthquake rattles southcentral Alaska
The Alaska Earthquake Center says a light earthquake Friday morning shook southcentral Alaska and was widely felt in the region.
Two men wanted in connection to multiple robberies at Kroger
Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff's Department need assistance in locating two men wanted for shoplifting.
USC students schedule 24-hour blitz to market nonprofits
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Several South Carolina nonprofit organizations are getting help polishing their messages through a 24-hour work blitz with University of South Carolina marketing students and their mentors.
US employers added 271,000 jobs in October
U.S. hiring roared back in October after two weak months, with employers adding a robust 271,000 jobs and likely setting the stage for the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates next month.
Missouri man killed after allegedly charging officers with a claw hammer
A man suspected of attacking two relatives with a claw hammer in St. Louis County is dead after allegedly charging at responding officers, who fatally shot him.
Centuries-old coffins, skeletons found under New York street
Two centuries-old burial vaults discovered beneath a street in the heart of New York University's campus by workers replacing a water main were likely part of a Presbyterian church cemetery, an archaeologist said Thursday.
Kentucky officer shot in line of duty dies
A police officer who was shot in the head in Richmond, Kentucky, while pursuing a lead in an investigation has died.
Sheriff: Berkeley deputy shoots, kills woman firing randomly in Goose Creek neighborhood
The State Law Enforcement Division is investigating the death of a woman who was shot and killed by Berkeley County deputies after they were sent to investigate someone firing a weapon in a Goose Creek neighborhood.
POLL ALERT: UConn atop AP preseason women's hoops poll for 11th time, South Carolina No. 2
NEW YORK (AP) — POLL ALERT: UConn atop AP preseason women's hoops poll for 11th time, South Carolina No. 2.
UConn preseason AP No. 1 for 11th time
Geno Auriemma and his UConn Huskies are No. 1 in The Associated Press preseason women's basketball poll again.
Tim Scott, Trey Gowdy speaking at Columbia event
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Two of South Carolina's congressional Republicans are headlining the annual meeting of a conservative think tank.
SC Receives Low Marks for Preterm Birth Rates
Officials discuss the causes of preterm births and how they can be prevented.
Midlands' bees are still buzzing after historic flooding
[gtxvideo vid="Wy4JYUq4" playlist="" pid="rkijshg2" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Wy4JYUq4.jpg" vtitle="bees flooding”] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Midlands' bees are still buzzing despite challenges brought on by historic flooding in October. Tom Ballou is President of the South Carolina Mid-State Beekeepers Association. Association members reported tough…
Authorities investigate person found dead in apartment
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Authorities are investigating after they say a person was found dead in Orangeburg.
High court wants lawmakers' school funding answer by summer
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Supreme Court has eliminated periodic deadlines it gave the Legislature to fix school funding problems, instead telling lawmakers they want a final answer on their plan within a week of the end of next year's session.
Lawmakers find bipartisan support for eradicating mosquitoes
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — After rainfall and floods of almost biblical proportions, South Carolina is seeing a plague of mosquitoes. Now, lawmakers from both parties agree exterminating them must be a top priority — even if it means spending actual money.
Orangeburg County moving to closing bars earlier
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Orangeburg County is moving to closing bars earlier in an effort to prevent violence at nightspots.
