Changes Within The State's Prison System
Columbia, SC (WOLO)- The state's prison system is changing the way it handles inmates in solitary confinement.
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SC Teacher Charged After 7 pounds of Marijuana Found
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ A Charleston County school teacher has been charged with possession with intent to distribute after authorities found seven pounds of marijuana in her home.
Education Task Force Holds First Meeting
The newly-formed education task force set the basis Monday for how to improve South Carolina's education system.
SC State trustees put president on administrative leave
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina State University trustees have voted to put President Thomas Elzey on administrative leave.
DHEC to meet on director following Kitzman's withdrawal
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Eleanor Kitzman is leaving her temporary job with South Carolina's public health and environmental control agency, a day after withdrawing from consideration to be its director.
Man shot to death in Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Police in Columbia are investigating the shooting death of a man after a fight involving the victim and a woman.
Feds inspecting construction at SC nuke plant
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Officials are conducting an inspection after damage to a nuclear reactor under construction in South Carolina.
SC prisons put time limits on solitary confinement
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's prison system is changing the way it handles inmates in solitary confinement.
Large cannon at Fort Sumter getting new mount
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A large cannon used at Fort Sumter during the Civil War is getting a new carriage mount.
Patrol: 3 die in interstate collision in Calhoun County
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Highway Patrol says a collision between two vehicles in Calhoun County has killed three people.
Deputies: Person dies in deadly drive-by shooting
Deputies in Richland County have an investigation underway into a deadly drive-by shooting that happened Sunday night.
Loss of federal money small part of SC road funding woes
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The amount of money South Carolina gets from the federal government for roads has dropped since 2008, but lawmakers say that is only a small part of the funding problems for a crumbling highway system.
SC Honor Flight seeks World War II vets for May flight to DC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — World War II and Korean War veteran Edward Purcell says he's blessed to enjoy good health and robust spirit, given his 89 years and the fact he was shot down twice in combat.
SC Honor Flight Searcing For Vets
Columbia, SC (AP)-COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ World War II and Korean War veteran Edward Purcell says he's blessed to enjoy good health and robust spirit, given his 89 years and the fact he was shot down twice in combat.
Victim Dies after Argument, Shooting in Duncan
DUNCAN, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say that a shooting victim died over the weekend after shots erupted during a backyard argument in Duncan.
SC tavern to donate thousands of dollar bills to veterans
BEAUFORT, S.C. (AP) — Thousands of dollar bills stapled to walls and ceilings at a Beaufort tavern are being taken down and donated to the Honor Flights, which take veterans to Washington to view the war memorials built in their honor.
City of Columbia holding fresh start financial workshop
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The City of Columbia is trying to help some of its residents get back on their feet financially.
Officer Involved Shooting Makes 5th in 2015
The South Law Enforcement Divison is investigating an officer involved shooting.
Missing Teen Located
Richland county says a 14 year old boy who'd been missing has been found alive and a suspect behind bars.
SCE&G Breaks Record for Electricity Demand
As bitter cold temperatures grip the Midlands, South Carolina Electric and Gas Company soared to a new record in electricity demand.
USC offers financial aid workshop to help fill out forms
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The University of South Carolina is hosting a workshop for financially-challenged students who need help filling out federal aid applications.
SC budget proposal pays for fewer caseworkers, higher raises
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The House Ways and Means' budget proposal pays for less than half of the additional caseworkers that the embattled Department of Social Services requested but provides higher pay raises in an effort to prevent experienced staff from leaving.
Senators join call to remove SC State's leadership
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's most powerful legislator has joined a growing number of people who say the leadership of financially troubled South Carolina State University needs to go.
Myrtle Beach Unveils Campaign about Memorial Day Safety Plan
Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce president and CEO Brad Dean says the campaign the object is to let visitors know what to expect during the Atlantic Beach Bikefest.
Facebook Arrest In Orangeburg County
Orangeburg, SC (WOLO)-A disturbing story out of Orangeburg county. Investigators with the sheriff's department have charged a 14-year-old girl with criminal sexual conduct with a minor.
