Turning Gift Cards Into Cash
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-There's a way to turn those holiday gift cards into cold hard cash. Websites and apps are popping up online where you can sell your unwanted card.
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Former SC Gov. Jim Edwards Laid to Rest
James B. Edwards, South Carolina's first Republican governor since Reconstruction was laid to rest Monday in Charleston. Edwards passed away last Friday at the age of 87.
2 men die in shooting in Elgin home
ELGIN, S.C. (AP) — Richland County authorities say two men were found shot to death in an Elgin home.
Search resumes for AirAsia jet
Officials say ships and planes are resuming their search for AirAsia Flight 8501 which went missing more than 24 hours ago on a flight from Indonesia to Singapore.
Death toll from Greek ferry fire now at 5
The Greek coast guard says the death toll from a fire on board a Greek ferry in the Adriatic between Albania and Italy has increased to five.
Berkley Deputy In Chase Turned Crash
Deputy assisting in car chase crashes car and escapes before it burst into flames.
Combat Mission Ends
President Obama Announces end of Combat Mission in Afghanistan.
Sheriff Accused of DUI
South Carolina Troopers have charged a 63 year old Sheriff with driving under the influence and leaving the scene of a crash.
73-year-old Bamberg woman dies in house fire
BAMBERG, S.C. (AP) — A 73-year-old Bamberg woman and her two dogs have died in a Christmas morning house fire.
SC National Guard program works to keep recruits
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina National Guard is using a mentoring program to help young recruits get ready for the rigors of military life.
Gamecock Fans Enjoy Sweet Victory
It was a nail biter of a game, but ultimately Gamecock Nation walked away celebrating.
Standardized Tests Set to Change
Your child may be taking a new type of standardize tests by the spring of 2016.
Trooper Involved in Deadly Crash
A man is dead after authorities say his car collided with a trooper in pursuit of another car.
Vigil planned for woman killed 3 years ago Friday
CHESTERFIELD, S.C. (AP) — Friends and relatives of a woman who authorities allege was abducted and killed by a stranger are holding a candlelight vigil at the Chesterfield County courthouse.
Pedestrian struck, killed at SC gas station
RIDGEWAY, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating a Christmas Eve hit-and-run death that took place in the parking lot of a gas station in Fairfield County.
Two Men Found Dead
Two men were found dead Friday night, according to the Richland County Sheriff's Department.
"The Interview" Sold Out At Local Theatre
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-Tonight's 11-15 showing of "The Interview" is sold out at The Nickelodeon Theater. The film made 1-million dollars at the Christmas box office.
Investigation into woman's death in Pelion
The coroner is set to perform an autopsy on a woman who was found dead in her Pelion home on Christmas Eve.
Sumter County death being investigated
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — Authorities are investigating the death of a man in Sumter County.
Judge says USC fraternity members must move
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A judge in Columbia says about 30 University of South Carolina students in the Kappa Sigma fraternity house must find somewhere else to live before the new semester begins Jan. 12.
Solicitor won't appeal ruling in Stinney execution
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A prosecutor says he will not appeal a ruling by a judge overturning the conviction of a 14-year-old black boy electrocuted by South Carolina for the deaths of two white girls in 1944.
Woman leaves baby boy at Sumter fire station
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — Firefighters in Sumter say a woman brought her baby to them because she said she couldn't care for the boy any more.
Rainy and maybe stormy Christmas Eve in SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Forecasters say a wet Christmas Eve in South Carolina could also bring some strong thunderstorms later in the day.
You can give Christmas tree a second life
Here's something to keep in mind, a local organization wants to help you take down your Christmas tree once Christmas is over.
4 dead in Interstate 95 wreck in Sumter County
SHILOH, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Highway Patrol says four people have been killed and three others hurt after an SUV ran off Interstate 95 in Sumter County.
