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Columbia locals can tour Woodrow Wilson family home for $1

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Special deals are going on this weekend for people wanting to take a peek at the South Carolina home where President Woodrow Wilson lived as a teenager.

Lexington County deputies responding to robbery

LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- The Lexington County Sheriff deputies are responding to a robbery at the Rolling Meadows Mobile Home Park.

Historic district cafe broken into

A popular lunch spot in Columbia was broken into early Sunday morning.

"Stuff-a-Cruiser", "Stuff-a-Bus" events a success in Richland County

School supplies drive gives students in Richland School District Two the tools they need to start the school year on a high note.

SC anti-tax groups step up opposition to road-funding bill

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Opponents of raising the state's gas tax to fund roadwork are stepping up their efforts while the Legislature's not in session in an attempt to shift the debate from funding to reform.

SC Chief Justice Jean Toal speaks at USC commencement

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Supreme Court Chief Justice Jean Toal is speaking to some 1,500 students receiving degrees at the University of South Carolina's summer commencement.

Tax Free Weekend endals Midnight Sunday

The Sales Tax Holiday is underway this weekend and runs through Midnight Sunday.

Columbia holding back-to-school bash for area students

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The new school year is just around the corner, and the City of Columbia is helping area families get ready.

SLED: Fleeing suspect killed after shooting at SC trooper

South Carolina investigators are sorting out a fatal shooting by law officers.

Kershaw County Sheriff's Dept. looking for two Camden teens

Law enforcement is looking for two Camden teens, who are friends and have run away from home before.

Lexington woman dies in motorcycle accident

A 19-year-old Lexington woman died in a motorcycle accident near West Columbia early Saturday morning.

Sheriff: Dad likely knows who killed 2 daughters, 2 others

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Orangeburg County Sheriff Leroy Ravenell says a man sold drugs out of the Holly Hill home where his two teenage daughters and two other people were killed in July.

City of Columbia Hosting Back to School Bash

The City of Columbia is getting you ready for back to school time! The annual Back-to-School Bash is taking place Saturday at Finlay Park 11am-3pm.

Authorities Give Holly Hill Update

On Friday, Orangeburg County Sheriff Leroy Ravenell announced new charges against the father of two victims in the Holly Hill quadruple homicide last month.

Community Mourns Death of High School Student

Faculty and staff at Camden High School are mourning and remembering the life of rising football and baseball player Drew David.

Columbia zoo's new gorillas now on public display

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Guests visiting Columbia's Riverbanks Zoo and Garden can now see the zoo's new family of four western lowland gorillas.

Rand Paul making campaign swing through South Carolina

ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) — GOP presidential hopeful Rand Paul is returning to South Carolina this weekend for several campaign events.

Rand Paul making campaign swing through South Carolina

ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) — GOP presidential hopeful Rand Paul is returning to South Carolina this weekend for several campaign events.

Father of Slain Children Charged with Neglect

Orangeburg County Sheriff Leroy Ravenell says the father of two murdered children and one who was injured in the shooting is charged with unlawful neglect of a child in connection with the July 17th incident at a home in Holly Hill.

Sales tax holiday saves shoppers as kids go back to school

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Parents can save some money on back-to-school gear this weekend as South Carolina again holds its annual sales tax holiday. The tax holiday begins Friday and continues through midnight Sunday.

Richland County standoff with murder suspect ends in suicide

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a suspect in a fatal home invasion in Newberry County committed suicide after a standoff with law enforcement in Richland County.

Attorney general: Investigation into SC legislators ongoing

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — State authorities continue to investigate corruption allegations among South Carolina's legislators.

University of South Carolina, Boeing are research partners

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Boeing and the University of South Carolina are joining forces on advanced research projects expected to forge the next generation of aerospace technology and improve products for the aerospace giant.