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A Mother's Day Surprise

It's a Mother's day gift three moms say you just can't put a price on.

Mother's Day Disappointments

According to a new survey not all mothers are smiling when it comes to their Special Day.

CPD Searches for Shooting Suspect

Columbia Police say a women is recovering after an early morning shooting, and the suspect is still on the loose.

Changes to Myrtle Beach Bike Fest

After a deadly Memorial day weekend in Myrtle Beach last year, law enforcement officials are uping the safety ante.

US Rep. Clyburn, US Commerce Secretary Pritzker talk trade

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker is visiting South Carolina to talk about how trade and exports affect the state.

SC Gov. Nikki Haley addresses students at USC commencement

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is scheduled to deliver the commencement address for University of South Carolina graduates.

Company Bringing 200 Jobs to Anderson County

ANDERSON, S.C. (AP) _ A company that makes power tools is expanding its operations in Anderson County in a move that is expected to add more than 200 jobs.

Sumter, SC (WOLO)- Two men are in custody in a *string of armed robberies* that lasted more than a week and spanned two counties. This afternoon officials with The Sumter County Sheriff's Department, Sumter Police Department, and Clarendon County Sheriff's Department announced the arrests of Darius Cummings and Deshaun Forrest.

SC Senate budget deal includes $800 bonus for state workers

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Senate has approved South Carolina's $7 billion budget after reaching an agreement that gives most state employees an $800 bonus.

Tracking Ana: Tropical Storm Warning Issued for parts of SC Coast

Sub Tropical storm Ana will affect parts of South Carolina through Monday. The National Hurricane Center has issued a Tropical Storm Warning for portions of the South Carolina coast.

Columbia Police end Negotiations with Man Peacefully

Negotiations with a Columbia man have ended peacefully after nearly 19 hours. Police had been outside a home on Farmview street since Thursday afternoon.

Class of 2015 Celebrates College Graduation

There are a number of ceremonies going on across the state.

Restaurants Offering Freebies on Mother's Day

Many restaurants are giving free meals, gift cards and even chocolate covered strawberries to celebrate Mother's Day.

Online Option to Pay Parking Tickets

There may be an easier way to handle how you pay the City of Columbia.

Newberry Opera House Hosts Night of Storytelling

The South Carolina Storytelling Network is inviting a group of people tonight to share historical, personal and humorous stories.

Governor signs bill to fire SC State trustees

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley has signed a bill firing the trustees at South Carolina State University just hours after the House and Senate approved a compromise bill.

Congressman Clyburn Visits School

Columbia, SC (WOLO)-A Congressman is *schooling" some area teens. Congressman James Clyburn visited C-A Johnson High School this morning... where he held a book talk session with young men.

Man Loses Weight Eating McDonalds for 3 Months

An Iowa man who lost nearly 60 pounds eating only McDonalds made a stop in the midlands Thursday.

SC National Guard support group seeks armory improvements

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Supporters of the South Carolina National Guard are trying to get lawmakers to approve $15 million to repair the state's crumbling armories.

Hundreds of Acres of Forest, Wetlands on SC Coast Preserved

CONWAY, S.C. (AP) _ Almost 500 acres of forest and wetlands near Conway are being preserved for future generations.

Senate Republicans offer another plan to fix SC roads

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Senate Republicans say they have a plan to raise more money for roads and give South Carolinians income tax cuts.

Teen returned to SC from Maryland to face murder charge

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A teen has been returned from Maryland to South Carolina to face a murder charge in the shooting death of a high school student earlier this year.