SC National Guard unit heads to Texas to train for Kuwait
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — About 150 soldiers with the South Carolina Army National Guard are traveling to Texas to train before they deploy overseas to Kuwait.
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10-year-old student brings gun to Sumter elementary school
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say they don't plan criminal charges against a 10-year-old student who had a gun in a book bag at a Sumter County elementary school.
VP Biden to talk infrastructure in stops in SC and NC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Vice President Joe Biden is coming to South Carolina and North Carolina to talk about the importance of investing in infrastructure.
Red flag fire alert continues across South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A red flag fire alert warning of dangerous conditions for outdoor burning continues across all of South Carolina.
Red Flag Alert Remains in Effect
High winds and dry conditions have the state under a red flag alert this weekend.
Mother Slumped over Steering Wheel Arrested
Authorities say a woman pulled over along interstate 77 has been taken into custody after police say they find drugs and drug paraphernalia inside car along with her toddler.
Don't get taken by Heart Shaped Scams on Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day is all about love -- but don't let online scammers tug at your heartstrings.
SC's only female senator says sexist comments went too far
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's only female senator says a Republican colleague made upsetting, sexist remarks to her at a dinner that she hopes he never says again.
Revenue revisions give additional $50M to SC budget writers
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Adjustments made to South Carolina's revenue projections give legislators an additional $50 million to spend in next year's budget.
Columbia remembers Marvin Chernoff
Family, friends, Midlands PR groups, and Columbia City leaders gathered to remember Columbia Visionary.
Red flag fire alert issued for all of South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Windy and dry conditions are leading state authorities to issue a red flag alert against outdoor burning for all of South Carolina this weekend.
Man Dies When Pinned by Log Truck in Newberry
NEWBERRY, S.C. (AP) _ A log truck driver has died after he was pinned between the lumber on his truck and another truck that pulled behind him just north of Newberry.
Newberry Missing Man FOUND
Newberry, SC (WOLO)-A 50-year-old man reported missing out of newberry... has been found.
SC State Alumni Rally Behind University
Following a week of concern at South Carolina State University, supporters of the school are not giving up hope on the university's future.
SC attorney general going after fraud in food stamp program
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's top prosecutor has set up a special unit to go after people accused of abusing the state's food stamp program.
SC judge rejects 'stand your ground' defense in teens death
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — A judge has rejected a 'stand your ground' defense for the suspect in the stabbing death of a Lexington County teen last year.
Program showcases music scene at historic Charleston venue
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Charleston, South Carolina, has become a go-to destination for travelers seeking a dip into southern hospitality, history and haute cuisine.
Man dies when pinned by log truck in Newberry
NEWBERRY, S.C. (AP) — A log truck driver has died after he was pinned between the lumber on his truck and another truck that pulled behind him just north of Newberry.
Senate confirms Haley's pick to lead Dept of Social Services
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley's pick to lead South Carolina's embattled Department of Social Services has been confirmed by state lawmakers.
SCE&G giving away free tree seedlings for Lake Murray shore
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Electric & Gas Co. is again giving away free trees as part of an effort to promote improvement of the shoreline on Lake Murray.
SC State board stands by president, despite call for ouster
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — The trustees of financially troubled South Carolina State University are standing by President Thomas Elzey, a day after black legislators called for his ouster.
Porter Airlines Coming To SC
SC, (WOLO)- If you're planning on heading north of the border any time soon, you have a new way to fly.
Officials Release Names of 4 killed in Spartanburg Wreck
WELLFORD, S.C. (AP) _ Spartanburg County officials have released the names of four people killed in a wreck on Interstate 85.
SC State Board of Trustees Calls Emergency Meeting
Thursday morning the South Carolina State University's board of trustees held an emergency meeting to discuss the legislative proposal to shut the school down for a year.
Haley, McCrory among govs asking Obama not to nix Keystone
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The governors of North and South Carolina are among top Republicans imploring the president not to veto a bill to build the Keystone XL oil pipeline.
