Voter turnout in SC lowest in at least 4 decades
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The State Election Commission says voter turnout for Tuesday's election was the lowest in at least 40 years.
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Ex-DHHS employee sentenced in SC data breach
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A former employee at South Carolina's Department of Health and Human Services has been sentenced to three years probation in connection with a breach of data from the agency.
Haley hopeful Legislature will pass ethics reform
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley says she's optimistic about getting ethics reform through the South Carolina Legislature next year.
Visitation Changes Announced At Fort Jackson
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-Fort Jackson announces a major change in the way it must now handle visits from the public. If you want to visit the base.. but do not have a defense department i-d... you must now have an escort with you at all times... or go through an FBI criminal background check.
Cooking with Coach Martin, WOLO's Alicia Barnes Goes One-on-One
Cooking with Coach Frank Martin, WOLO's Alicia Barnes Goes One-on-One in the Kitchen while discovering why he's one of the Midlands Most Fascinating People.
Child, Pets Removed From Home, Couple Charged
A Richland County couple is behind bars after a child and 11 dogs were rescued from, what deputies call, deplorable conditions.
Hardeeville man acquitted in shooting death
BEAUFORT, S.C. (AP) — A Beaufort County jury has acquitted a Hardeeville man in the shooting death of his daughter's boyfriend four years ago.
SC bus executive speaks at USC business school
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The chief executive officer of a company that makes electric-powered buses is speaking at the University of South Carolina about the future of urban transit.
Flurry of documents in SC gay marriage cases
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Although no hearings have yet been set, a flurry of documents continue to be filed in federal cases brought by gay couples asking to be married in South Carolina or seeking to have the state recognize their marriages performed out-of-state.
Columbia Fire Crews find body inside burned house
City of Columbia Fire crews are on the scene of a house fire near the 500 block of Dogwood Street. Crews discovered a body inside the house after they got the fire under control and gained entry.
Sunday alcohol sales approved in SC municipalities
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — Voters in a number of South Carolina communities have agreed to allow diners to have a drink on Sunday.
$20,000 Mega Millions tickets sold in SC
Someone is $326 million dollars richer, and they may not even know it.
Aiken County jail inmate found dead
AIKEN, S.C. (AP) — The Aiken County coroner says a 38-year-old inmate has been found dead in his jail cell.
Richland County Corrections Officer Arrested
Richloand County, SC (WOLO)-A Richland County corrections officer is arrested for allegedly purposefully injuring an inmate Samuel Colter turned himself in to authorities this morning.
Chester City Councilman Killed in Shooting
CHESTER, S.C. (AP) _ The Chester County Sheriff says a city councilman has died after a drive-by shooting.
Sen. Lindsey Graham Talks About Phone Call from Obama
Senator Lindsey Graham spoke with reporters about a phone call from President Barack Obama following Tuesday's election.
Insurers: Deer-vehicle crashes common in November
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — If you're out on the road, it's the time of year to be on the lookout for deer
SC Exit polls: Nikki Haley strong with GOP base
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — For years, South Carolina has been a reliably red state with Republicans holding the top political offices. Results from exit polling conducted for The Associated Press and television networks on Tuesday in the state show the trend will continue.
Varekai comes to Columbia
It's a show that is sure to leave the audience "wow-ed."
Voters appear pessimistic despite change in power
Exit polls find that voters are still glum, with little faith in politicians of either party, despite Republicans taking full control of Congress.
Survey: Most people with cell phones text & drive
A new survey suggests that most people with mobile phones text and drive anyway, despite being aware of the danger.
McMaster returns to elected office as SC Lt Gov
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Republican Henry McMaster has returned to elected office in South Carolina as the state's lieutenant governor.
SC Exit polls: Nikki Haley strong with GOP base
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — For years, South Carolina has been a reliably red state with Republicans holding the top political offices. Preliminary results from exit polling conducted for The Associated Press and television networks on Tuesday in the state show that the trend should continue.
Governor Nikki Haley Re-Elected
It was a race that was called less than 5 minutes after the election polls closed for the night. Governor Haley's Democratic challenger trailing her throughout the night.
Vincent Sheheen Concedes to Gov. Nikki Haley
Sheheen vows to work with Governor Nikki Haley when they agree and disagree.
