3 firefighters injured in 3 weekend fires in Orangeburg
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Three Orangeburg firefighters suffered minor injuries fighting three fires in the city over the weekend.
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Authorities: SC man died after choking on bag of marijuana
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a man from Richland County died after he choked on a bag of marijuana after a traffic stop.
Revenue Department stepping up its debt-collection efforts
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Debtors beware: The Department of Revenue is making it easier for state agencies to collect the fines and fees they're owed.
A "healing" tradition lives on in Blackville
People flock to get a taste of the "Healing Springs" behind a church in Blackville
Doctors Urge Vaccinations Before Flu Season
As signs of fall pop up across the midlands, doctors at Palmetto Health are gearing up for the start of flu season.
Sumter man wanted in connection with sexual assault
SUMTER COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) --The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office has placed a 23-year-old man wanted in connection to a sexual assault on its most wanted list.
Man arrested after allegedly stabbing his brother
Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff's Department say a man is behind bars after he stabbed his brother during a fight.
10k raised during annual Cops on Tops
Law enforcement agencies raised over $10,000 to benefit The Special Olympics South Carolina during the annual “Cops on Top of Doughnut Shops” fundraiser.
Three counties certified as work ready
Three counties in the Palmetto State have joined a growing list that are certified through the South Carolina Work Ready Communities.
Date change for attorney meeting in Charleston shooting case
A judge has moved up a meeting in the federal case of a white man accused of killing nine black churchgoers in Charleston.
Victim identified in fatal accident in Lexington County
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who was killed in the one-vehicle accident on Saturday in the 700 block of Ben Franklin Road in Gilbert.
SC Ports head issuing annual State of Port message
The chief of the South Carolina Ports Authority is giving his annual State of the Ports address to business leaders in the Lowcountry and from around the state.
Sanders holding series of weekend events in South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders is campaigning in South Carolina this weekend, holding a series of events throughout the state.
Agency suspends licenses of 2 of 3 abortion clinics in SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's public health agency has suspended the licenses and threatened to close two of the state's three abortion clinics.
Troopers Prepare for Game Day Traffic
On Saturday, thousands of Gamecock fans are expected to descend on Columbia for the first home game of the season.
3 former Davidson County animal shelter workers arrested
LEXINGTON, N.C. (AP) — Three former Davidson County animal shelter workers have been arrested after they were indicted on animal cruelty charges earlier this week.
USC's College of Social Work opens in renovated building
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The College of Social Work at the University of South Carolina is dedicating a newly-renovated building that brings students and faculty together for the first time.
2 South Carolina towns team up for 5K first responders' run
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The West Columbia and Cayce Jaycees are sponsoring a 5-kilometer run and walk to support the nation's military veterans and first responders.
Haley: Abortion clinics were in violation of SC laws
Governor Nikki Haley said recent DHEC findings into the state's abortion facilities are "completely unacceptable."
Dogs seized from Sumter home
Animal control officers with the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office seized six dogs Friday from a home after the animals were found to be either malnourished or without proper vaccination records.
Husqvarna, Roadway employee accused of stealing equipment
Two men are facing charges after stealing lawn mower equipment from an Orangeburg County business.
St. Matthews man allegedly sets woman on fire
A St. Matthews man is behind bars after police say he set a woman on fire Tuesday and watched her burn.
Court reconvenes in Walter Scott case, still no bond decision
After a three-hour bond hearing Thursday, court was once again called into a surprise session Friday morning.
No credibility to 9/11 schools threat: tri-county schools officials
A message making the rounds on Facebook that groups are threatening to attack schools on 9/11 are not credible, school officials in Berkeley and Dorchester counties say
New area code for SC means changes in dialing
South Carolina is getting a new area code next month but customers will see some changes beginning next week.
