New Study Links School Libraries and Student Success on Tests
The South Carolina Association of School Librarians commissioned a study to check the connection between school libraries and students' success.
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Second Earthquake Strikes Nepal
Nepal's Home Ministry has raised the death toll from the latest quake to at least 42, while saying another 1,117 people had been injured.
Columbia Fire Department Seeks Experienced Firefighters
There's an opportunity awaiting at the Columbia Fire Department.
3 teenagers accused of robbing a man at gunpoint at an ATM
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Columbia police say three teenagers held up a man withdrawing money at an ATM at gunpoint.
Fort Jackson headquarters to be demolished
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Army plans to demolish the headquarters building at Fort Jackson outside Columbia.
Malfunction Junction...Your Chance To Speak
Columbia, SC (WOLO)- You have a chance to sound off on malfunction junction. Tomorrow The State Department Of Transportation will hold a community kickoff meeting to discuss their Carolina Crossroads Project that is focusing on improvements along the I-20, I-26, and 126 corridor.
Santee Cooper Begins Work Demolishing Coal Generating Plant
CONWAY, S.C. (AP) _ Work is getting underway this week on demolishing Santee Cooper's old Grainger generating station near Conway.
State offices in SC closed for Confederate Memorial Day
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — State offices across South Carolina are closing for Confederate Memorial Day.
Volvo Chooses Berkeley County for New Auto Plant
It's a big economic announcement for the state.
SC Medal of Honor recipient escorting WWII vets to DC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Medal of Honor recipient Kyle Carpenter is taking time at the end of his second year of college to escort a group of elderly military veterans to Washington.
Haley signs in-state tuition bill for veterans moving to SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley has signed into law a bill that gives military veterans in-state tuition at South Carolina colleges and universities as soon as they become residents.
SC Sen. Scott, Coach Staley deliver USC graduation addresses
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Tim Scott and women's basketball coach Dawn Staley are delivering commencement addresses at the University of South Carolina.
Teens Accused of ATM Robbery
Three young men are behind bars charged with robbing a man at gun point as he withdrew money from a Columbia ATM.
Deadly Car Explosion Investigated
A 39 year old man is found dead inside a car after mysterious explosion.
A Mother's Day Surprise
It's a Mother's day gift three moms say you just can't put a price on.
Mother's Day Disappointments
According to a new survey not all mothers are smiling when it comes to their Special Day.
CPD Searches for Shooting Suspect
Columbia Police say a women is recovering after an early morning shooting, and the suspect is still on the loose.
Changes to Myrtle Beach Bike Fest
After a deadly Memorial day weekend in Myrtle Beach last year, law enforcement officials are uping the safety ante.
US Rep. Clyburn, US Commerce Secretary Pritzker talk trade
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker is visiting South Carolina to talk about how trade and exports affect the state.
SC Gov. Nikki Haley addresses students at USC commencement
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is scheduled to deliver the commencement address for University of South Carolina graduates.
Company Bringing 200 Jobs to Anderson County
ANDERSON, S.C. (AP) _ A company that makes power tools is expanding its operations in Anderson County in a move that is expected to add more than 200 jobs.
Sumter Robbery Folo
Sumter, SC (WOLO)- Two men are in custody in a *string of armed robberies* that lasted more than a week and spanned two counties. This afternoon officials with The Sumter County Sheriff's Department, Sumter Police Department, and Clarendon County Sheriff's Department announced the arrests of Darius Cummings and Deshaun Forrest.
SC Senate budget deal includes $800 bonus for state workers
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Senate has approved South Carolina's $7 billion budget after reaching an agreement that gives most state employees an $800 bonus.
Tracking Ana: Tropical Storm Warning Issued for parts of SC Coast
Sub Tropical storm Ana will affect parts of South Carolina through Monday. The National Hurricane Center has issued a Tropical Storm Warning for portions of the South Carolina coast.
Columbia Police end Negotiations with Man Peacefully
Negotiations with a Columbia man have ended peacefully after nearly 19 hours. Police had been outside a home on Farmview street since Thursday afternoon.
