Florida company acquires Calhoun County bottling company
ELLOREE, S.C. (AP) — A Florida company is buying a water bottling company in Calhoun County, investing $16 million and creating almost 40 new jobs.
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SC Continental Tire plant plans to turn out 8 million tires
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — Continental Tire is planning to double the capacity of its Sumter plant to eight million tires annually over the next six years.
Man sentenced for killing SC woman, putting her in container
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A 28-year-old man has been sentenced to 36 years in prison for stabbing his girlfriend to death, putting her body into a plastic container and taking her to the parking lot of a McDonald's restaurant.
Columbia firefighters fillings boots for muscular dystrophy
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Firefighters in Columbia are combining efforts again to try to give muscular dystrophy the boot.
SC State's president asks legislators to make school 'whole'
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina State University's acting president is asking senators to make the school "whole" by eradicating its anticipated $23.5 million debt to vendors and the state.
As House and Senate discuss roads, Haley sends veto reminder
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley is reminding House and Senate committees that she has her veto pen handy as they discuss their respective plans for more money for South Carolina roads.
Man Killed in Hit-and-Run in Myrtle Beach
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) _ Myrtle Beach police are investigating after an early-morning hit-and-run accident claimed the life of a pedestrian on U.S. 17.
Entire ATM Stolen From Lugoff Bank
Lugoff, SC (WOLO)- Deputies in Kershaw are looking for whoever took an entire a-t-m from a Lugoff bank. When deputies arrived at Mid Carolina Credit Union at three thirty this morning they discovered someone had removed the automated teller machine.
A look at Haley's budget and the failed bonding package
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley says she opposed a $500 million borrowing proposal in the state House in part because additional revenue due to an improving economy could pay for the projects outright.
Hundreds Participate in Special Olympics Rally
Hundreds of students, athletes, and parents joined the Special Olympics rally at the State House Tuesday morning to take a stand against the R-word.
Convicted Williamsburg sheriff asks for sentencing leniency
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The convicted former sheriff of Williamsburg County is asking a judge to sentence him to less than the three years recommended by federal officials because he has no criminal record, cooperated with authorities and is being treated for depression and anxiety.
Regulators meeting about SC, Georgia nuclear projects
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Federal regulators are meeting to talk about inspection and testing at separate nuclear construction projects in South Carolina and Georgia.
Consumer Recall: Amy's Kitchen Frozen Meals with Spinach
Amy's Kitchen is recalling frozen meals with spinach. The spinach may be contaminated with Listeria say company officials.
Education reform study committee holds hearing in Dillon
DILLON, S.C. (AP) — Educators and nonprofit leaders are among those offering their input on education reform as a House study panel travels to Dillon.
2 arrested in death of 22-year-old West Columbia man
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Two people have been arrested in the death of a West Columbia who was missing for more than a week when his burned body was found in Orangeburg County.
Breaking: Passenger Plane Crashes in France
Breaking: No Survivors' After Passenger Plane Crashes in France, President Says. A passenger plane crashed in southern France with 148 people on board, French officials said.
SC Army Guard's 1st female general: women going far
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The first woman to become a general in South Carolina's Army National Guard is retiring after three decades in uniform, a time of enormous change for women in the military.
Le Jazz Cafe Robbed
Columbia, SC (WOLO)- Columbia Police are investigating a robbery at a local music landmark. Investigators say at some point over the weekend... someone stole electronics from Le Jazz Cafe on Laurel Street.
National Youth Violence Prevention Week
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- The City of Columbia kicked off its annual National Youth Violence Prevention Week.
1 Dead in Shooting in Cheraw
CHERAW, S.C. (AP) _ Deputies in Chesterfield County are investigating after a man was shot and killed in Cheraw.
Domestic Violence Survivors Weigh In on Problems in SC
The Governors Domestic Violence Task Force for Victim and Offender Services held a public input session Monday morning.
Senator Ted Cruz announces 2016 Presidential Campaign
Senator Ted Cruz has officially announced his plans to run as a 2016 Presidential Candidate. Cruz is now the first major candidate to enter the race.
SC law officers cleared in more than 200 shootings
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Police in South Carolina have fired their weapons at 209 suspects in the past five years and not a single officer has been convicted of wrongdoing.
Students work to complete research of slain USC professor
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A group of students at the University of South Carolina are working to continue the cancer research of their slain mentor.
Two Men Arrested in Deadly Shooting
Two men are behind bars accused in the murder of 22 year old Adam Berry.
