Prom Safety Checklist
Richland County Sheriff's are sending a reminder out to teens and their parents as Prom season approaches.
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Teen Allegedly brings Gun to School
A 15 year is in custody after authorities in Pickens say the teen brought a loaded gun to school.
SC man pleads guilty to defrauding Veterans Affairs
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A 48-year-old South Carolina man has pleaded guilty to fraudulently enrolling veterans in his barber school.
Funeral for Walter Scott set in North Charleston
Mourners are expected to gather Saturday in Summerville, South Carolina to remember Walter Scott, the 50-year-old black driver who was fatally shot by a white police officer after fleeing a traffic stop.
Pajama Recall
Nationwide, (WOLO)-We have a consumer recall this evening for children's pajamas..so check your closets. Smooth industries is recalling the pajamas due to a violation of federal flammability standards according to consumer officials.
9 Individuals Arrested Tied to Several Burglaries
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott announced the arrest of 9 individuals Friday tied to several break-ins in the midlands over the past three months.
Man Sentenced to Life for Stabbing Man he Just Met 39 Times
LANCASTER, S.C. (AP) _ A 25-year-old Lancaster man who admitted to stabbing a black man he just met 39 times has been sentenced to life in prison.
SC State Museum hosts conference, show on muzzle-loaded guns
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina State Museum is bringing specialists and gun enthusiasts together for a conference on the antique guns known as muzzleloaders.
Coroner: SC college student died from heavy alcohol drinking
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A coroner says an 18-year-old University of South Carolina student found dead in an off-campus home had four times the legal limit of alcohol in his body.
ABC Columbia tracking possibility of Severe Weather Friday
A warm and humid forecast on Friday sets the stage for a potentially severe weather outbreak across the Southeast US.
Sen. Paul rallying in SC after launching presidential bid
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Republican U.S. Sen. Rand Paul is coming to South Carolina two days after making his presidential bid official.
Columbia VA hospital struggles to deliver timely care
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Many patients at the veterans' hospital in Columbia are still waiting a month or more to see the doctor, even after Congress gave the VA system an additional $16.3 billion to reduce long waits for care.
Five Teens In Custody Following Deadly Shooting In Lexington Co.
Five teenagers are in custody in connection with a deadly shooting in Lexington County.
SLED: Early Suspicions in N. Charleston Shooting
SLED Investigators say they knew right away something was not right in what happened in the encounter between a North Charleston police officer and an unarmed man.
Connecticut Trucker Hit, Killed at SC Truck Stop
ANDERSON, S.C. (AP) _ A Connecticut truck driver is dead after being run over twice by a tractor-trailer in the parking lot of an interstate rest stop.
USC Law Professor Calls N. Charleston Shooting Unjustified
A USC law professor is weighing in this week on the North Charleston shooting.
Ex-officer who faces felony gun charge remains city employee
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A former North Augusta officer who faces a felony gun charge in last year's fatal shooting of a 68-year-old black man is still employed by the city, though not in law enforcement.
Consumer Alert: Sabra Hummus Recalled
Sabra Dipping Co. is recalling 30,000 cases of hummus due to possible contamination with Listeria, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday.
Boil Water Advisory in Effect for West Columbia
The city of West Columbia is dealing with a broken water line.
Newberry College Opens Summer Class Registration
Summer class registration is now open at Newberry College.
Summer Youth Basketball League Accepting Registration
The city of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department is now accepting registration for its summer youth basketball league.
SC deputies arrest man in cases that killed 300K chickens
BISHOPVILLE, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina authorities have arrested a man they say is responsible for killing more than 300,000 chickens being raised by the company that earlier terminated his contract.
Former SC state Rep. Viers pleads guilty to money laundering
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A former South Carolina House member could spend up to 10 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to a federal money laundering charge.
SC Deputies Arrest Man in Cases that Killed 300K Chickens
BISHOPVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina authorities have arrested a man they say is responsible for killing more than 300,000 chickens being raised by the company that earlier terminated his contract.
Boil Water Advisory In West Columbia
West Columbia, SC (WOLO)- A massive boil water advisory to pass along to residents in West Columbia. City officials say a water line break is the reason why.
