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South Carolina may get small ethics reform package this year

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Ethics reform might not be dead at the South Carolina Statehouse this year.

Governor Haley Meets With ALS Survivors

Columbia, SC (WOLO)-Governor Nikki Haley met with a-l-s survivors as part of National ALS Month.

Senate kills $236M borrowing package, but effort still alive

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Senate has killed a $237 million borrowing package on a technicality, but efforts to pass it remain alive.

Officials Seek Input on Malfunction Junction

On Tuesday, the State Department Of Transportation held a community kickoff meeting to discuss their Carolina Crossroads Project that is focused on improvements along the I-20, I-26, and 126 corridor.

Charges dropped for SC man accused of killing 300K chickens

MANNING, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina authorities have dismissed charges against a man who they said was responsible for killing more than 300,000 chickens being raised by the company that earlier terminated his contract.

Magistrate Suspended Over Possible Conflict of Interest

CHESTER, S.C. (AP) _ A Chester County magistrate judge has been suspended while court administrators look at an alleged conflict of interest in her hearing cases involving the sheriff's office, which is led by her husband.

Graham takes trip down memory lane at SC Statehouse

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Likely presidential candidate Lindsey Graham has returned to his roots.

SC Highway Patrol Celebrates Milestone

Going back in time to celebrate a milestone for the South Carolina Highway Patrol.

SC DOT looking to make Malfunction Junction function

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The state is embarking on an effort to fix "Malfunction Junction," the congested interchange where Interstates 20, 26, and 126 meet northwest of Columbia.

SC Highway Patrol marks 85th birthday at state archives

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Highway Patrol is celebrating its 85th anniversary at the state Department of Archives and History.

Still plenty of roadblocks as time runs short for road plan

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Getting more money for South Carolina roads was the No. 1 priority of this year's legislative session.

New Study Links School Libraries and Student Success on Tests

The South Carolina Association of School Librarians commissioned a study to check the connection between school libraries and students' success.

Second Earthquake Strikes Nepal

Nepal's Home Ministry has raised the death toll from the latest quake to at least 42, while saying another 1,117 people had been injured.

Columbia Fire Department Seeks Experienced Firefighters

There's an opportunity awaiting at the Columbia Fire Department.

3 teenagers accused of robbing a man at gunpoint at an ATM

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Columbia police say three teenagers held up a man withdrawing money at an ATM at gunpoint.

Fort Jackson headquarters to be demolished

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Army plans to demolish the headquarters building at Fort Jackson outside Columbia.

Malfunction Junction...Your Chance To Speak

Columbia, SC (WOLO)- You have a chance to sound off on malfunction junction. Tomorrow The State Department Of Transportation will hold a community kickoff meeting to discuss their Carolina Crossroads Project that is focusing on improvements along the I-20, I-26, and 126 corridor.