Fixing Roads In South Carolina
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-The South Carolina House has approved a bill that would generate more than 4-hundred million additional dollars a year for road and bridge work.
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2 men indicted for causing train wreck in insurance scheme
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Two men face seven federal charges after authorities say they parked a car on train tracks in Allendale County, causing an Amtrak train to derail, then came back and claimed they were injured in the crash.
A look at the condition of SC's roads and bridges
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The state Department of Transportation is responsible for maintaining the nation's fourth-largest highway system. It's made up of the following:
Body Camera Bill Advanced Through Senate Subcomittee
A Senate subcommittee unanimously voted Wednesday to advance a bill that would require officer body cameras statewide.
Former Mayor Coble Taken to Hospital
Former Columbia Mayor Bob Coble was rushed to the hospital Wednesday.
Senate panel Oks bill for body cameras for all SC officers
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Senate subcommittee has advanced a bill requiring all South Carolina police officers to wear body cameras.
Jay Jordan wins special election for House District 63 seat
FLORENCE, S.C. (AP) — Florence attorney Jay Jordan has won a special election to fill the House District 63 seat vacated by Rep. Kris Crawford.
Accreditation group at South Carolina State University
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — A panel that will make recommendations on the accreditation of South Carolina State University is at the Orangeburg school to review operations.
Potential GOP contender Carson to speak at tax day rally
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Potential Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson is the featured speaker at a tax day rally at the Statehouse.
TSA collects nearly $2,500 in change at SC airports
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — The Transportation Security Administration says airline passengers in South Carolina left nearly $2,500 in change at security checkpoints last year.
Businesses Offer Deals on Tax Day
Many restaurants are offering freebies and coupons for hungry taxpayers to celebrate Tax Day
Tax Returns Deadline Today
Today is the deadline to get your tax returns in for both the federal and state governments.
Clyburn Golf Center holding day for girls program
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A special day is coming up for girls in the Columbia area who are interested in learning about golf.
South Carolina officials, students talk financial literacy
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — It's tax day, but some officials are trying to refocus the day itself on personal finances.
SC business groups recommend 5-point plan for funding roads
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce and Manufacturers Alliance are urging legislators to pass a road-funding plan in the coming weeks. They're recommending that a compromise do the following:
Bill letting private school students play sports rejected
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The House education committee has rejected a bill allowing private school students to play sports at their local public school.
Son of Prominent Rock Hill Attorney Charged in his Death
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) _ A prominent Rock Hill attorney has been shot and killed, and authorities have charged his son in his death.
Local Traffic Stop Goes Viral
Lexington, SC (WOLO)-Another South Carolina traffic stop is in the headlines tonight. Will Stack... a 22-year-old identified as a National Guardsman.... posted a video of himself to Facebook explaining an interaction he had with a police officer.
Columbia man charged with murder in stabbing of acquaintance
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A 67-year-old man has been charged with murder after police say he stabbed to death an acquaintance after an argument.
Legislative Black Caucus Calls For Body Camera Legislation
On Tuesday, the legislative Black Caucus called on their colleagues to pass a bill this session on body cameras.
Bills introduced after North Charleston police shooting
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Several South Carolina senators are supporting bills that would protect the rights of people who videotape police while on public property and require the State Law Enforcement Division to investigate every police involved shooting.
SLED: Man broke into Norway police station, stole shotgun
NORWAY, S.C. (AP) — State agents say a 22-year-old man broke into the police station in Norway and stole a shotgun and police radio.
SC business leaders urge action on road funding
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's business leaders say legislators must pass a bill in the coming weeks that raises at least $600 million additional yearly for road and bridge work.
SC State's new financial officer working on payment plans
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina State University's new chief financial officer is trying to work out payment plans on some of the school's biggest bills.
1,200 acres of SC coastal property bought for preservation
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — An anonymous buyer has purchased 1,200 acres of prime coastal property near Pawleys Island to preserve land that a University of South Carolina foundation had marketed for development.
