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.
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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.
Search Continues for Two Newberry Teens
The search continued Wednesday afternoon for two missing teenagers in Newberry. Newberry Sheriff Lee Foster called the case 'bizarre.'
Bill Removing SC State Trustees Heads to Governor
State lawmakers unanimously approved a measure today removing the board of trustees from South Carolina State University.
SC Senate makes little progress on 3rd day of budget talks
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Senators have made little progress on South Carolina's $7 billion spending plan for state taxes.
Committee reaches agreement on bill firing SC State trustees
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A committee of House and Senate members has agreed to a compromise on a bill firing all trustees of financially troubled South Carolina State University and replacing them with a fix-it board.
Organization Asks Public to Donate Gently Worn Shoes
"Keep the Midlands Beautiful" is running a shoe collection drive.
Richland One Honors Exceptional Volunteers
Richland One wants to honor a special group of people.
Community Can Weigh in on Race Relations
Representative Mia McLeod of Richland County is hosting a Town Hall Thursday night at 6:00.
State auditors fault DHEC on abortion clinic reviews
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — State auditors are faulting the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control on its oversight of the state's three abortion clinics.
Cocky's Reading Express
Columbia, SC (WOLO)- Some midlands elementary school students had a special guest this afternoon Cocky's Reading Express rolled into Harbison West Elementary School.
Motel Robbery In Sumter
Sumter, SC (WOLO)- Deputies are looking for two suspects in an armed robbery at a Sumter motel.
Blood in Car Leads to Murder Charges in Missing Woman Case
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say they are charging a Hanahan man with murder in the death of a 28-year-old woman after police found blood in his car. Ashley Pegram of Summerville has been missing since April 3 after she went on a date with 30-year-old Edward Bonilla.
