SC domestic violence task force complains about bad data
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A task force studying South Carolina's domestic violence problem says its efforts are made tougher because of poor data collection.
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SC Senate approves bill banning abortions after 19 weeks
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The state Senate has adopted a compromise on an anti-abortion bill, allowing the chamber to move on to road funding.
Domestic Violence Data Findings 'Inconsistent'
Governor Nikki Haley's Domestic Violence Task Force met to discuss the findings of their data collection phase.
Gas Line Rupture
Columbia, SC (WOLO-You may have experienced a bit of a traffic hick-up if you were traveling near Devine Street during rush hour.
AC Agency Asked to Overturn Seismic Testing Approval
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ Coastal communities and environmental groups want South Carolina regulators to reconsider conditional approval of offshore seismic testing for oil and natural gas.
Calhoun Co. Man Accused of Starving Horses
A Calhoun County man is accused of allowing horses to starve.
Boil Water Advisory
A boil water advisory for Cayce residents.
SC Among Nation's Best for Military Retirees
South Carolina is in the top ten when it comes to the best states for military retirees.
Richland Recycles a Huge Success
More than 1,000 residents participate
Woman who took child to Australia freed from SC jail
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A former Isle of Palms woman has been freed from jail after completing her sentence for kidnapping her infant daughter and going to Australia 20 years ago.
Conservative think tank holds free speech debate over bill
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A conservative South Carolina think tank is sponsoring a debate about when and how the U.S. Constitution allows states to regulate political speech by nonpartisan organization.
Groups Push SC Lawmakers to approve Road, Bridge Funding
Local businesses, The SC Chamber and others are driving home a message to state lawmakers...fix our roads.
Senate honors 21 teachers who quit after 1956 anti-NAACP law
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Senate is going to honor 21 black Orangeburg County teachers who resigned their jobs in 1956 to protest a law that prevented state employees from being members of the NAACP.
Boat safety tips for Memorial Day weekend
With the weather looking wonderful for the extended holiday weekend, you can expect plenty of people will be hitting the water.
State troopers prepare for Memorial Day weekend
Memorial Day is little less than a week away, but state troopers are preparing for the extended holiday weekend, starting Wednesday.
Columbia Animal Shelter offers adoption special
There's an animal currently at the Columbia Animal Shelter that is in need of your help.
Crossbow recall
If you're a hunter, you may need to look in your arsenal of weapons.
Hearing set for Wednesday on Vet Bill
On Wednesday, a Senate subcommittee is expected to discuss a bill that would place restrictions on animal shelters.
Consumer fraud case involving South Carolina being discussed
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond is in Washington, where he's scheduled to discuss what's being called a major consumer fraud case involving the state.
I-95 to be closed periodically for bridge construction
SANTEE, S.C. (AP) — Interstate 95 will be periodically shut down at night as construction crews place girders for a new bridge over the highway just south of Lake Marion in Orangeburg County.
Haley, Hitt head to Washington for lunch with Volvo CEO
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley and her top economic official have gone to Washington to meet the president and CEO of South Carolina's newest automaker.
Domestic violence task force reviews reports
Governor Nikki Haley is set to chair a meeting of the South Carolina Domestic Violence Task Force.
South Carolina Deputy Hurt In Crash
Spartanburg, SC (The Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office)-A deputy is recovering tonight after he was hurt in a wreck. It happened near Spartanburg Regional Medical Center.
Police Investigate Weekend Shooting Death in Florence
FLORENCE, S.C. (AP) _ Police are investigating a weekend shooting that killed a Florence man.
SC faces shortfall of workers with at least a 2-year degree
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A former Democratic governor and Republican state treasurer told senators last week they should look at higher education as an investment, rather than a cost, since South Carolina's economic future depends on a more educated workforce.
