Senate leader: Statehouse rallies need law enforcement's OK
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — State Senate Majority Leader Harvey Peeler says groups that want to rally at the Statehouse should be required to get permission from state law enforcement.
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National Night Out Kick-Off
The City of Columbia Hosts National Night Out Kick-Off event at the convention center prior to the August 4 festivities.
Deputies: Suspect Stabbed, Killed Girlfriend Drove Her to Orangeburg Co.
Orangeburg deputies say a suspect in a recent murder is in custody.
Gas Prices Dip in South Carolina
Lower gas prices are greeting drivers in South Carolina.
Senator Clementa Pinckney's Widow Establishes Foundation in his name
To commemorate what would have been his 42nd birthday, the family of Clementa Pinckney has established a foundation in honor of the late Pastor and State Senator.
Prosecutor: Law allows secrecy for execution drug suppliers
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The attorney general's office says state law already allows South Carolina's prisons agency to keep secret information on any company or pharmacist providing execution drugs.
DPS and SCDOT Introduce Trooper Team for Target Zero Campaign
On Wednesday, the South Carolina Department of Public Safety and the Department of Transportation announced a 24 trooper team to help reduce fatalities across the state.
SC House study panel discusses boosting teacher pay
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A House panel's solution for putting more high-quality teachers in rural South Carolina classrooms could involve paying higher salaries.
One Dead in Newberry Home Invasion
NEWBERRY, S.C. (WOLO) -- An early morning home invasion has led to the death of one person. Deputies were called to Ponderosa Lane for a home invasion at approximately 12:15 am Wednesday. Deputies found one person down inside a mobile…
Home Front for Veterans Gives Hope to Homeless
Local homeless veterans are one step closer to having a permanent home thanks to the South Carolina Home Front for Veterans.
GOP runoff next month for vacated SC House District 106 seat
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Two Republicans meet in a runoff next month for the House District 106 seat on the Grand Strand vacated earlier this year.
Sea Pro Boats building new $5 million site with 238 new jobs
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Boat manufacturer Sea Pro Boats is investing $5.5 million in a new manufacturing plant in Newberry County and intends to hire 238 workers.
Prosecutor: Hilton Head suspect should be charged as adult
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — The prosecutor wants a juvenile charged with murder in the shooting death of another teenager on Hilton Head Island to face charges as an adult.
Kroger Recalls Four Store-Brand Spices
Kroger is recalling four of its store-brand spices over fears of a possible salmonella contamination.
SC legislators ask why agency gave 2 hate groups OK to rally
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina legislators say state officials didn't use common sense when they allowed two opposing hate groups to hold overlapping rallies at the Statehouse.
South Carolina aims to reduce SC traffic fatalities to zero
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina is setting a goal of reducing the number of traffic fatalities to zero.
Wednesday event to Aid Homeless Veterans
The Department of Veteran Affairs, is hosting an event to decrease the population of homeless veterans in South Carolina.
Lexington deputies kill man attacking family member
IRMO, S.C. (AP) — Lexington County officials say two of their officers have shot and killed a man who was attacking a family member in Irmo.
Man shot to death in Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — One man has died after an early-morning shooting in Columbia
City of Columbia's sewer spills down from years past
Sewer is something the City of Columbia is used to picking up. Last year, more than 1.6 million gallons of sewage spilled.
State Lawmakers Question Call to Hold Rival Rallies on Same Day
On Tuesday, state lawmakers held a hearing to learn why officials made the decision to allow the KKK and a Black Panther group to rally on the State House grounds on the same day.
More than 1M tons of ash removed from SC generating sites
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — More than 1 million tons of coal ash has been removed from riverfront sites of coal-fired generating plants in South Carolina.
State regulators allow rebuilding Georgetown County seawall
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — State regulators have cleared the way for rebuilding a seawall in Georgetown County, despite an almost 30-year-old state ban on the structures.
Rick Santorum returning to SC for energy forum, GOP meeting
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Republican presidential contender Rick Santorum is scheduled to talk about energy issues during his latest trip to South Carolina.
Columbia Police Investigate Fatal Shooting near River Drive
Columbia Police are investigating a fatal shooting that took place in the early morning hours on Tuesday.
