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Cold grips South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Another cold morning across South Carolina.
Trumpets Ahoy! US Navy Band holds concert in Lexington
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — The U.S. Navy's Concert Band is stopping in Lexington as part of its 2015 spring tour.
School bus, tractor-trailer collide in Sumter County
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — The S.C. Highway Patrol says there's been a traffic accident involving Sumter School District bus and a tractor-trailer.
School Delays due to Freezing Temperatures
Several Area School Districts are operating on a 2 hour delay Friday.
A look at the career of Haley's choice to run DHEC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Eleanor Kitzman, longtime friend of Gov. Nikki Haley, is the governor's choice to lead the state Department of Health and Environmental Control. Kitzman's confirmation process in the Senate began Thursday. The following is taken from her resume:
Local Jewelry Store Robbed
Columbia, SC (WOLO)- Columbia Police are looking for suspects in a jewelry store robbery. It happened around eleven this morning at Sylvan's Jewelers on Main Street.
Haley's choice to run DHEC faces tough questions in Senate
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Eleanor Kitzman is insisting to senators she'll remain independent of her longtime friend, Gov. Nikki Haley, if she's confirmed as director of South Carolina's public health and environmental agency.
Human trafficking task force schedules meetings in SC
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A special group led by Attorney General Alan Wilson is gathering to discuss ways to combat human trafficking in South Carolina.
USC hosts event on water law, the environment and economy
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Members of the South Carolina Law Review are hosting a symposium on water law, the environment and economic development.
University of South Carolina hosts lecture on Jewish studies
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The University of South Carolina is hosting a medieval historian who is speaking on the history of negative attitudes toward Judaism.
Gov. Haley announces agreement to clean up SC roadsides
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley says an agreement between Cabinet agencies will increase litter collections along South Carolina's roadways.
Duke Power: All customers should have power by end of Wed.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Duke Energy says it hopes to restore power to nearly all its South Carolina customers soon.
Three Winthrop President Finalists all Deans at other Schools
ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) _ The three finalists to be the next president of Winthrop University are all deans at other schools.
Fire At Animal Rescue Claims Dogs' Lives
York County, SC (WOLO)-An early morning fire destroyed part of an animal rescue in York County... killing 16 dogs.
House Committee Approves Amendment Not to Close SC State
The Ways and Means Committee unanimously approved a new amendment Wednesday that will not close down South Carolina State University.
Bill creating court to hear FOIA complaints passes House
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina House has given key approval to a bill that creates a new court to handle disputes over how government agencies handle open records requests.
Clyburn calls for ouster of SC State's president
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn and his wife are calling for the ouster of South Carolina State University's embattled president, saying Thomas Elzey has "minimal credibility" with lawmakers.
Biden in SC: America must fix its infrastructure
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (AP) — Vice President Joe Biden says infrastructure was a key in building America but now the nation is lagging behind the rest of the world.
Thousands in South Carolina still without electricity
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Thousands of South Carolinians are still without electricity after a winter storm as colder weather approaches.
Governor Nikki Haley talks about Litter in SC
Governor Nikki Haley talks about Litter control in the state of South Carolina.
SC treasurer says unclaimed property is searchable online
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolinians have more than $462 million in unclaimed property, and State Treasurer Curtis Loftis wants everyone to know about it.
SC Air National Guard jets to fly mission over 3 counties
MCENTIRE JOINT NATIONAL GUARD BASE, S.C. (AP) — Members of the South Carolina Air National Guard are flying in a training exercise over Greenwood, McCormick and Newberry counties.
Storm moving out of SC, leaving power outages behind
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A winter storm brought light snow and freezing rain to South Carolina, leaving thousands without power and closing some schools.
House passes bill requiring agendas for public meeting
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina House has given key approval to a bill that would require city and county councils and other public bodies to publish an agenda of what they plan to discuss and vote on at least 24 hours before their meetings.
