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Myrtle Beach taking up offshore drilling resolution

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Another South Carolina community is considering a resolution opposing offshore seismic testing and drilling for oil and natural gas.

2 killed after motorcycle crash in Kershaw County

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Two people have died after their motorcycle collided with a car in Kershaw County.

Man arrested for allegedly assaulting EMTs in Sumter

SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — Sumter authorities have charged a Columbia man with assaulting two EMTs who were called to help him.

Trial to Begin in Martha Childress Case

Jury selection gets underway Monday in the trial of Michael Juan Smith, Smith is accused of shooting USC Student Martha Childress in Five Points, leaving her paralyzed.

Law officers discussing ways to fight gang crime

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Law officers throughout South Carolina are getting together to talk about ways to fight gang crime.

Report: SC agency tasked with addressing inequities adrift

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A report by the state inspector general says the agency tasked with addressing socio-economic disparities faced by South Carolina's minority residents lacks leadership and vision.

Deputies: Man admits killing elderly couple in 2013 fire

SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a man already in jail charged in a 2014 beating death has admitted he also killed an elderly Sumter County couple by setting their home on fire after a burglary a year earlier

Columbia locals can tour Woodrow Wilson family home for $1

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Special deals are going on this weekend for people wanting to take a peek at the South Carolina home where President Woodrow Wilson lived as a teenager.

Lexington County deputies responding to robbery

LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- The Lexington County Sheriff deputies are responding to a robbery at the Rolling Meadows Mobile Home Park.

Historic district cafe broken into

A popular lunch spot in Columbia was broken into early Sunday morning.

"Stuff-a-Cruiser", "Stuff-a-Bus" events a success in Richland County

School supplies drive gives students in Richland School District Two the tools they need to start the school year on a high note.

SC anti-tax groups step up opposition to road-funding bill

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Opponents of raising the state's gas tax to fund roadwork are stepping up their efforts while the Legislature's not in session in an attempt to shift the debate from funding to reform.

SC Chief Justice Jean Toal speaks at USC commencement

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Supreme Court Chief Justice Jean Toal is speaking to some 1,500 students receiving degrees at the University of South Carolina's summer commencement.

Tax Free Weekend endals Midnight Sunday

The Sales Tax Holiday is underway this weekend and runs through Midnight Sunday.

Columbia holding back-to-school bash for area students

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The new school year is just around the corner, and the City of Columbia is helping area families get ready.

SLED: Fleeing suspect killed after shooting at SC trooper

South Carolina investigators are sorting out a fatal shooting by law officers.

Kershaw County Sheriff's Dept. looking for two Camden teens

Law enforcement is looking for two Camden teens, who are friends and have run away from home before.

Lexington woman dies in motorcycle accident

A 19-year-old Lexington woman died in a motorcycle accident near West Columbia early Saturday morning.

Sheriff: Dad likely knows who killed 2 daughters, 2 others

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Orangeburg County Sheriff Leroy Ravenell says a man sold drugs out of the Holly Hill home where his two teenage daughters and two other people were killed in July.

City of Columbia Hosting Back to School Bash

The City of Columbia is getting you ready for back to school time! The annual Back-to-School Bash is taking place Saturday at Finlay Park 11am-3pm.

Authorities Give Holly Hill Update

On Friday, Orangeburg County Sheriff Leroy Ravenell announced new charges against the father of two victims in the Holly Hill quadruple homicide last month.