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Hitting The Road For The Holiday?

Columbia, SC (WOLO)- If you're hitting the roads for the Fourth Of July... expect heavy traffic this holiday weekend

Man found dead in US 321 median likely hit-and-run victim

GASTON, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say an 18-year-old man has been found dead in the median of U.S. Highway 321 south of Columbia.

South Carolina joins 8 states to challenge EPA water rule

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina and eight other states are suing over new water regulations they say are unconstitutional.

Man Attacked by Shark near Outer Banks NC

Shark attack in North Carolina Outer Banks, seventh in three weeks.

National Action Network Calls for Peaceful Flag Protests

The National Action Network is calling for peaceful protests on both sides of the confederate flag debate.

Federal Source says fire at Mt. Zion AME likely caused by lightning

A fire that destroyed Mount Zion AME church in Greeleyville does not appear to be the work of an arsonist, but the result of a lightning strike, a federal law enforcement source said Wednesday.

Mount Zion AME Church catches fire

A black church burned Tuesday night, 20 years after it was torched by two former members of the KKK.

Safety patrols increase around the State House

The S.C. Department of Public Safety increases patrols to make sure the State House is protected, the grounds are maintained and protesters are safe.

Williamsburg Church Fire, 20 Years After Burned by Former KKK Members

(WOLO) BREAKING TONIGHT... A black church is on fire.... 20 years after it was burned to the ground by two former members of the KKK.

Governor Haley Vetoes 87 Items in State Budget

On Tuesday, Governor Nikki Haley slashed $30 million from the state budget and vetoed 87 items.

Gov. Haley vetoes 87 SC budget items tallying $30 million

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley has vetoed 87 items worth about $30 million from the Legislature's budget package.

Logging accident claims life of Timmonsville man

BISHOPVILLE, S.C. (AP) — A Timmonsville man has died in a logging accident in Lee County.

Stepped Up Security at State House near Confederate Flag

Stepped Up Security at State House near Confederate Flag in light of recent protests near the monument.

Governor Haley issues Budget Vetoes

Governor Nikki Haley has vetoed 87 budget items in the South Carolina budget.

Clemson trustees call for removing Confederate flag

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — The Clemson University board of trustees has joined the chorus of South Carolina officials calling for removal of the Confederate flag from the Statehouse grounds in Columbia.

Myrtle Beach council calls for removal of Statehouse flag

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Myrtle Beach City Council has called for removal of the Confederate flag from the grounds of the South Carolina Statehouse in Columbia.

Memorial scheduled for victim in Charleston church shootings

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A minister from Emanuel AME Church in Charleston is to be remembered at a memorial service.

Sheriff: Police officer hit girlfriend, shattered phones

LUGOFF, S.C. (AP) — Kershaw County deputies say an Elgin police officer has been charged with domestic violence after he hit his girlfriend, put a pillow over her face to keep her from screaming, threw her to the ground then smashed two phones to try to keep her from calling for help.

Kentucky woman drowns off South Carolina beach

GARDEN CITY, S.C. (AP) — A Kentucky woman has drowned while swimming over the weekend near Myrtle Beach.

Video Local shop owner gets heat about Confederate flag

[gtxvideo vid="8cmC4XJj" playlist="" pid="rkijshg2" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/8cmC4XJj.jpg" vtitle="Ice cream confederate flag”] ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WOLO) -- An Orangeburg business owner is facing backlash from the community, for something that's standing in his parking lot. The problem is, the Confederate flag does not belong…