Misting stations open to beat heat
The City of Columbia is trying to help folks stay cool.
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SC Senate majority leader asks Leatherman to step down
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's most powerful politician says he has no intention of stepping down as the chamber's leader.
SC board approves borrowing $123M for Volvo incentives
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's financial oversight board has approved Gov. Nikki Haley's request to borrow $123 million for infrastructure promised to Volvo.
Man Charged in Hunnewell Case Rejects Plea Deal
On Tuesday, a midlands man accused of murder rejected a plea deal.
Teen ballet dancer from Columbia catches world's eye
16-year-old ballet dancer from Columbia earns global recognition for his art.
State financial board gives SC State extension on loan
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A state financial board has given South Carolina State University a five-year reprieve from repaying a $6 million loan.
Rand Paul says people have had enough Bushes, Clintons
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul says he thinks voters are tired of presidents and White House hopefuls coming from a handful of families.
Heat advisory again Tuesday for eastern South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — It's going to be dangerously hot again in eastern South Carolina.
Beating the heat across the Midlands
The Midlands is dealing with some dangerous heat and humidity.
Woman hurt after accident with school bus
A woman is in the hospital after her car ended up under a school bus in Cayce.
Woman found dead in Union County mobile home park
UNION, S.C. (AP) — Sheriff's deputies are investigating the shooting death of a woman just west of Union.
ABC'S of Hunger in the Midlands
Join ABC Columbia as we partner with area McDonald's and Harvest Hope Food Bank to put food on the tables of hungry families.
Uber offers free rides during Columbia Fashion Week
It's day two of Columbia Fashion Week. If you're planning on attending the event, parking won't be an issue.
Off-duty Aiken County deputy charged in wife's death
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — An off-duty Aiken County sheriff's deputy has been charged with involuntary manslaughter and fired after his 24-year-old wife was shot to death in their North Augusta home.
Richland Penny Program holds meeting on bikeway projects
The Richland Penny Program wants to make roads a little more friendly for bikers.
Gov. Haley and Coach Staley Host Teacher Supply Drive
On Monday, Governor Nikki Haley and USC Basketball Coach Dawn Staley announced they will team up to hold a teacher supply drive in July.
Dangerous heat along South Carolina coast
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Dangerous heat is expected in the inland areas of eastern South Carolina.
Retrial begins for ex-SC police chief charged with murder
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A white former South Carolina police chief is facing a second trial on a murder charge in the shooting of an unarmed black man more than four years ago.
3 more positive tests for E. coli at Greenwood day care
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Health officials say testing has found three more cases of E. coli from an outbreak at a Greenwood day care center that has now sickened 11 and killed a 2-year-old boy.
Much work remains before a state budget is possible
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina legislators' chief responsibility when they return for a special session will be passing a state budget for the fiscal year that starts just two weeks later. But with parts of the budget package still up for debate on both chambers' floors, it appears highly unlikely a final spending plan will be possible before July 1.
South Carolina host to Army's 240th birthday celebration
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Members of the U.S. Army, their supporters, spouses and friends are celebrating the Army's 240th birthday with a traditional formal ball.
Leg found near Charleston marina is from a human
The Charleston County Coroner's Office has confirmed that a leg found in the Ashley River near Dolphin Cove Marina is human.
Moped driver in SC killed after collision with deputy
The Greenville County Coroner's office says that a moped driver was killed after he was struck by a Greenville County sheriff's deputy.
Two Teens Mauled in Separate Shark Attacks at North Carolina Beach
Two teenagers were mauled in separate shark attacks on the same stretch of North Carolina beach today, local officials said.
Neighborhoods, Residents, County Discuss How They Can ‘Upgrade Together’
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Neighborhood improvement, financial empowerment and improving quality of life were at the heart of a free conference that welcomed residents from across Richland County. At the first Upgrade Together Conference, Richland County officials discussed the importance…
