Man dies in Lexington County fire
PELION, S.C. (AP) — A man burning trash at his home in Lexington County has died in a brush fire.
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Special Olympics games kicking off at Fort Jackson
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — It's time for the 47th Annual Special Olympics Summer Games at Fort Jackson.
Attempted Murder In Columbia
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-Columbia Police are looking for three suspects in a shooting at Gonzalez Gardens. Anthony Spencer... Ramell Spencer.... and Marcus Hickson are facing attempted murder charges.
Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry Talks Potential Presidential Run
Former Texas Governor Rick Perry visited the Palmetto state Friday. He told ABC Columbia News a decision on a 2016 Presidential run will be decided in a month.
While SC Tourism Booming, Golf Lagging
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) _ While low gas prices and a brisk economy are expected to mean another record year for South Carolina's $18 billion tourism industry, the golf industry is lagging.
Columbia putting on athletics competition for adults
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Time is running out for anyone wanting to participate in an adult athletic competition coming up in Columbia.
Rose Festival Starts in Orangeburg
The three day event will include a showcase and street dance.
National Bike Month Kicks-Off Friday
While environmentalists say riding on two wheels cuts down on emissions, there are other benefits, like your health.
New African Dance Class Teaches Funga
Something new is coming to the Lourie Center.
RNC's Priebus to address S. Carolina Republican gathering
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Republicans are gearing up for their biggest weekend of the year.
SC Senate refuses to put roads on priority status
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Senate has refused to give priority status to a bill funding road and bridge construction.
SLED: Columbia technical school officer exposed himself
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say an officer at a Columbia technical college has been charged with second-degree assault and battery and indecent exposure.
Bill would rename part of Charleston's federal court complex
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's two U.S. senators have introduced legislation to rename part of the federal court complex in Charleston in honor of the late J. Waties Waring, who played a key role in desegregating the nation's public schools.
Bill Requiring SLED to Investigate Certain Cases
With a national spotlight shining on the issue of police brutality and officer-involved shootings, South Carolina lawmakers advanced a bill Thursday morning that would no longer allow law enforcement agencies to investigate serious officer-involved shootings within their own agency.
Scam Alert In Richland County
Richland County, SC (WOLO)- Sheriff's deputies want you to be aware of a scam that's circulating throughout Richland County. Sheriff Leon Lott says con artists are calling residents claiming to be with The Richland County Sheriff's Department.
S. Carolina woman accused of faking kidnapping
LAURENS, S.C. (AP) — A 23-year-old South Carolina woman has been accused of locking herself in her car trunk to fake a kidnapping.
South Carolina Woman Accused of Faking Kidnapping
LAURENS, S.C. (AP) _ A 23-year-old South Carolina woman has been accused of locking herself in her car trunk to fake a kidnapping.
Senate panel: SLED should investigate all officer shootings
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Senate panel has passed a bill that would require the State Law Enforcement Division to investigate all cases where a police officer kills a suspect in South Carolina.
SC's 1st female general retiring from Army National Guard
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The first woman to become a general officer in the South Carolina Army National Guard is retiring after 37 years in uniform.
Columbia mayor among those praising character of ex-trustee
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin is among those who have written to a federal judge considering the sentence for a former South Carolina State University trustee embroiled in a kickback scandal.
Senate passes body-camera bill, restricts access to video
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Senate has passed a bill that aims to eventually equip law enforcement officers across South Carolina with body cameras but restricts the public release of the videos.
Dining Out to Benefit SC HIV/AIDS Council
Dining Out could help save lives Thursday. Some Local eateries are taking part in Dining Out For Life
House approves overhaul of rules to build, expand hospitals
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina House has given key approval to a bill overhauling rules for building and expanding hospitals and other medical facilities.
New Photo Campaign Celebrates Community
Residents are encouraged to join the "Richland County Photo of the Week" campaign.
Registration Open for Annual Deer Hunt
The annual Savannah River Site Deer Hunt is expected to draw more than 1,300 hunters.
