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Historic Aircraft Lands In Columbia

An historic aircraft has landed in Columbia.

Rating Hospitals In South Carolina

Columbia, SC (WOLO)-Vacuum cleaners get them. Movies get them. And now... hospitals are being given star ratings to help patients decide which ones to use.

Lawyer Says Psychotic Episode Led to Father's Killing

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) _ The lawyer for a 23-year-old man charged with killing his father say the son recently changed medicine and had a psychotic episode just before the shooting.

Senate leader revives borrowing bill; Haley with veto threat

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley has written a letter to the leader of the South Carolina Senate, saying she will veto any bill that borrows money for construction projects statewide.

Pinopolis Man drowns in Lake Marion

SANTEE, S.C. (AP) — The Department of Natural Resources is investigating a drowning at Santee State Park in Orangeburg County.

Proviso allows victims fund to help with police body cameras

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Senate's budget-writing committee has approved a proposal that would allow local governments to use extra money from their funds to assist the victims of crimes to buy body cameras.

Allen University Holds Hip Hop Studies Conference

Allen University will be holding its inaugural Hip Hop Studies Conference today.

Bank Robbery In Lexington

Lexington, SC (WOLO)- Police in Lexington are looking for a suspect in a Wednesday afternoon bank robbery. Investigators say the man entered "South Carolina State Credit Union" on Augusta Road and demanded money.

Locals React to Palmetto Compress Development

City leaders and developers are moving forward with plans to transform the Palmetto Compress Warehouse.

SC DMV begins issuing new license plates; lawmakers get 1st

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's Department of Motor Vehicles is starting to issue new license plates that do away with its sunrise and Palmetto tree.

Fate of execution secrecy bill may await high court's ruling

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina legislators may await a U.S. Supreme Court decision before voting on a bill prison officials say will help secure a drug needed to execute an inmate.

SLED Investigates Police Shooting of Man Stabbing Woman

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) _ The State Law Enforcement Division is investigating a police shooting where officers shot a man who was repeatedly stabbing a woman in a Spartanburg apartment.

Regulators discussing safety at S. Carolina nuclear plant

BLAIR, S.C. (AP) — Federal regulators are scheduled to discuss the safety of a South Carolina nuclear plant.

Wife of US Sen. Rand Paul making stop in South Carolina

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The wife of Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul is making her first solo campaign swing to early-voting South Carolina since her husband announced his 2016 GOP presidential bid.

Dorn VA Med Center holds thank-you for 800 volunteers

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Dorn Veterans Administration Medical Center in Columbia is holding a special ceremony to honor its 800 volunteers.

Tax Webinar Launches Today

The House Legislative Oversight Committee webinar launches April 16 at 9:00 a.m.

April 16 Marks Advocay Day for Access and Independence

Governor Nikki Haley has issued a proclamation, designating April 16 as Advocacy Day for Access and Independence.

SC House debating bill that provides $400M more for roads

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina House has defeated the first attempt to provide a bigger income tax cut as part of a comprehensive plan to raise more money for state roads.

Mother of 4 children dies after completing half-marathon

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina mother of four has died after crossing the finish line of a half-marathon.

Spartanburg Deputies Investigate Death at Burglary Scene

LYMAN, S.C. (AP) _ Spartanburg County sheriff's deputies are investigating the death of a woman found at a home in Lyman where a possible burglary had been reported.

Fixing Roads In South Carolina

Columbia, SC (WOLO)-The South Carolina House has approved a bill that would generate more than 4-hundred million additional dollars a year for road and bridge work.

2 men indicted for causing train wreck in insurance scheme

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Two men face seven federal charges after authorities say they parked a car on train tracks in Allendale County, causing an Amtrak train to derail, then came back and claimed they were injured in the crash.

A look at the condition of SC's roads and bridges

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The state Department of Transportation is responsible for maintaining the nation's fourth-largest highway system. It's made up of the following: