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Former SC State Trustee Sentenced

The former board chairman of South Carolina State University in Orangeburg has been sentenced to five years in prison for his role in a kickback and corruption scheme.

Birthright of Columbia unveils billboards

A pro-life emergency pregnancy service in the Midlands says it wants to spread a message of help and hope.

Lexington police hold "Cops and Calabash" fundrasier

The Lexington County Sheriff's Department and the Lexington Police Department are teaming up over the next three-days to serve you.

EdVenture opens Mr. Potato Head exhibit

There's a new attraction for the kids this weekend.

SCHP reports deadly hit-and-run in Lexington County

The South Carolina Highway Patrol is looking into a deadly hit-and-run out of Lexington County.

Crews respond to warehouse fire

Around 4:00 Wednesday morning, crews responded to the 400 block of Huger Street for a warehouse fire.

5 Cabinet directors' salaries increasing by total of $62,000

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Five of Gov. Nikki Haley's Cabinet directors will collectively see their salaries increase by about $62,000.

New SC State Board of Trustees to meet for the 1st time

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina State University's seven new trustees are scheduled to meet for the first time.

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.

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.