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Midlands Man Seeks Donations for his native Nepal

Four days after a devastating earthquake hit Nepal, many are still sorting through the rubble.

SC watchdog questions agency, nonprofit spending on wetlands

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — State auditors are questioning why the Commerce Department and the Coastal Conservation League set up a nonprofit to disperse $5 million to make up for the destruction of wetlands at a Vought manufacturing site near Charleston.

Advocate wants to create child advocacy board in SC

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Members of a Senate committee overseeing South Carolina's child welfare agency have heard an advocate's request to create a child advisory board.

Testy Senate panel debate on roads could mirror floor fight

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A committee has sent its own version of a plan to get more money for South Carolina roads to the Senate floor.

Senate Ethics Committee fines House member $6K

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Senate Ethics Committee has publicly reprimanded the chairman of the Legislative Black Caucus and fined him $6,000.

Paul McCartney Tickets On Sale Next Monday

Former Beatle and music legend Paul McCartney will perform at the Colonial Life Arena in downtown Columbia on June 25.

Community Walk Set for National Walk at Lunch Day

Wednesday is National Walk at Lunch Day.

Lawmakers Celebrate Hospitality Day

The tourism and hospitality industry will be shaking things up at the State House.

Police Give Firearm Safety Tips

Sumter Police say the accidental shooting in which a 24-year-old man was killed is a tragic situation for all the parties involved.

Accidental Shooting Results in Fatality

Police in Sumter say the shooting death of a man was an accident, but they have still charged someone in the case.

Police Search for Bank Robber

Police in Columbia are reporting another bank robbery.

National Weather Service Looking for Storm Spotters

Spring and summer are known to be prime-time for severe weather.

SC Legislature honors Friendship 9 for civil rights protests

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Legislature is honoring nine men who went to jail to protest segregated lunch counters in Rock Hill at the beginning of the civil rights movement.

Bank Robbery In Columbia

Columbia, SC (WOLO)-Police are investigating a third bank robbery in less than a week and say they are beginning to see a common thread. Today’s robbery happened shortly after nine-thirty this morning at a Wells Fargo Bank on Garners Ferry Road.

SC State announces $100K donation; board continues to shrink

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina State University's national alumni group is giving $100,000 for scholarships as the financially troubled school seeks to boost enrollment.

Citadel Concludes Investigation into Allegations of Hazing

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ The Citadel reports 19 cadets have been recommended for suspension, dismissal or expulsion following a school investigation into hazing.

Paul McCartney Comes to Columbia this Summer

Paul McCartney is coming to the Colonial Life Arena this summer. Sir Paul is bringing his "Out There" Tour to Columbia on June 25th.

SC prosecutor observing children's advocacy day

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's top prosecutor is drawing attention to the needs of the state's children.

Prosecutors ask for prison for 2 officers in Taser case

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Federal prosecutors are asking that two former small town police officers be sentenced to at least a year in prison for shocking a mentally disabled woman at least eight times with a Taser.