SCDOT Seeks Public Feedback on New Project
The South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks the public's feedback on transit program funding and bridge deck replacements on I-20.
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House committee passes bill requiring meeting agendas
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A House committee has approved a bill already passed by the Senate that would require local governments in South Carolina to provide an agenda to the public before their meetings.
SC House panel OKs concealed weapons permits from Ga.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina House panel has approved a bill that would require the state to accept concealed weapons permits issued in Georgia.
House, Senate advance bills on police body cameras
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Bills that aim to eventually equip law enforcement officers across South Carolina with body-worn cameras are advancing in the House and Senate.
Working On The Treadmill
Nationwide (WOLO)-It may be time to try and talk your boss into getting you one of these. new research suggests that working while walking on a treadmill desk doesn't impact job performance in a bad way.
Man Sentenced to 25 Years in Deaths of 2 women in Lowcountry
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. (AP) _ A Berkeley County man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison in the shooting deaths of two women whose bodies were found in the Francis Marion National Forest.
Video: Lexington Sheriff Updates Officer Involved Shooting
The Lexington County Sheriff's Department has confirmed one of its deputies was involved in a shooting around Irmo after being called to a home early this morning.
SC Senate may soon debate SC-NC state line bill
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina senators may soon debate a bill to clarify the state line with North Carolina more than 200 years after it was originally drawn.
SLED charges 2nd man in Norway police station burglary
NORWAY, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a second 22-year-old man has been charged with burglary for breaking into the police station in Norway.
South Carolina unemployment inches upward during March
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's unemployment rate has inched upward after several straight months of declines.
Sheriff: 17-year-old planned attack on Columbia high school
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A 17-year-old high school student is getting a mental evaluation after Richland County sheriff's deputies found social media posts about him planning to attack Dreher High School in Columbia.
Stormy weather spreads damage in northwestern South Carolina
TOWNVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Storms caused some damage in the northwestern corner of South Carolina.
Man wounded in shooting involving Lexington sheriff's deputy
IRMO, S.C. (AP) — A man has been shot and wounded by a Lexington County sheriff's deputy at a home in Irmo.
Stanford University professor speaks on health research
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A professor from Stanford University is speaking at a seminar sponsored by the Arnold School of Public Health on the issue of academic research.
Driver Dies in SC 70 Accident
A driver is dead after an early morning collision on SC 70.
SCE&G Close Doors to Sumter Business Office
SCE&G will not be operating out of its business office in Sumter County.
Winning Lottery Ticket Waits to be Redeemed
The South Carolina Education Lottery says a million dollar ticket is waiting to be claimed.
Thunderstorms cause damage in central South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Storms moving across South Carolina caused some damage but no serious injuries.
Many officers in SC still lack dashcams in their vehicles
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — If proposed legislation leads to all officers in South Carolina wearing body cameras, the devices could provide some officers their only way to capture video.
Memorial garden for SC crime victims opens at Columbia park
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Crime Victims' Council is holding a ceremony to open its garden to honor crime victims and reflect on their lives.
Man Dies in Hit and Run Crash in Goose Creek
GOOSE CREEK, S.C. (AP) _ Berkeley County officials say a Goose Creek man has died after he was struck by a hit-and-run driver.
Fallen Heroes
Lexington County, SC (WOLO)-A photo display honoring South Carolinians who lost their lives in battle.... arrives here in the midlands. The remembering our fallen display is now open at The Lexington County Administration Building.
SC Receives More Than $720,000 to Help Homeless Veterans
South Carolina was awarded more than $720,000 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to help homeless veterans.
Surge of World War II veterans responds to Honor Flight call
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Four months ago, Honor Flight organizer Bill Dukes was worried. Only six veterans from World War II had signed up for an Honor Flight trip to tour the memorials built in their honor in Washington, D.C.
Housing grant awarded to help SC Homeless Veterans
Homeless veterans in South Carolina are getting a helping hand. Monday, officials with HUD announced they are awarding South Carolina $720,000 to help homeless veterans.
