Louisiana Movie Theater Gunman Identified
Louisiana Gunman indentified in Theater shooting as 59 year old male.
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Relatives of church shooting victims to attend concert
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Family members of the nine people who were shot and killed in a Charleston church plan to attend a concert that will benefit two charities.
Officials say three dead in movie theater shooting
Police in Lafayette, Louisiana, say a gunman waited 20 minutes into the showing of the comedy ``Trainwreck'' before he stood up and opened fire on the crowd.
Ex-Williamsburg sheriff now facing state misconduct charge
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A former South Carolina sheriff serving federal prison time for fraud now faces state charges.
"Hate Won't Win" concert draws hundreds
Hundreds showed up at the Medallion Center in Columbia Thursday night to reinforce the message that "Hate Won't Win."
SC treasurer accused of violating ethics law with 2011 hire
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — State Treasurer Curtis Loftis is accused of violating ethics law by hiring a long-time friend in 2011 to join a lawsuit against the Bank of New York.
Increase in Highway Fatalities in South Carolina
According to the South Carolina Department of Public Safety, there is an increase in the number of highway fatalities so far in 2015 compared to this time last year.
Hillary Clinton Returns to Palmetto State
Hillary Clinton makes a campaign stop in the Midlands. The democratic front runner met with voters Thursday morning at Brookland Baptist Church in West Columbia.
Columbia fined for worker's death
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The city of Columbia is being fined $12,000 for the death of an employee in a sewer line cave-in earlier this year.
Date set for McMaster's ethics hearing on 2010 donations
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A hearing is scheduled in October on allegations that Republican Lt. Gov. Henry McMaster took nearly $70,000 in donations exceeding the legal limit, but a resolution with the State Ethics Commission could be reached before then.
Wilson helping train businesses about human trafficking
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson is working with federal officials to bring more attention to human trafficking.
Flags flying at half-staff in SC to honor 5 killed in TN
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — U.S. and state flags in South Carolina are flying at half-staff through Saturday to honor the five military service members killed in last week's shootings in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Hillary Clinton in West Columbia
Democratic Presidential Candidate Hillary Clinton is making stops in South Carolina Thursday, including a stop in West Columbia.
4 defendants all avoid prison in SC State corruption
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A judge has given no prison time to four men sentenced for their roles in a kickback and corruption scheme at South Carolina State University.
Roof would be first in S.C. considered for hate crime related death penalty
If the U.S. government decides to pursue the death penalty, Dylann Roof would become the first person in South Carolina to be considered for it as the result of being prosecuted for a hate crime.
Officials Offer Tips to Conserve Energy in Extreme Heat
As sweltering hot temperatures continue to grip the midlands, people are trying to stay cool without sweating the rising cost of their electric bills.
How to Protect Your Furry Friends from the Scorching Sun
Humans aren't the only ones sweating out the summer months. Officials provide tips on protecting pets from extreme temperatures.
Roof Charged With Hate Crimes
Attorney General Loretta Lynch has announced hate crime and other charges against the South Carolina man accused of killing nine people at a historic black church in Charleston last month.
Boil Water Advisory in West Columbia
The City of West Columbia has issued a Boil Water Advisory for all customers on Shampy Street.
Tax free weekend August 7-9
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- It's almost time to get ready to do some serious back-to-school-shopping.
Deputies arrest juvenile in deadly SC public beach shooting
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a juvenile wanted for murder in the shooting of a teen last weekend at a public beach access area on Hilton Head Island has turned himself in.
Officials Warn 'Famously Hot' Could Become Dangerously Hot
With this week's extreme temperatures, authorities are offering advice on how to prevent these potentially deadly accidents.
Midlands Boy Donates Hair to Locks of Love
On Tuesday, a midlands boy cut his hair to donate to Locks of Love.
SC ranking on children's well-being improves slightly
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A national report shows the overall wellbeing of South Carolina's children improved slightly, even while poverty continues to worsen.
South Carolina unemployment rate drops slightly in June
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Unemployment in South Carolina dropped slightly last month.
