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Standardized Tests Set to Change

Your child may be taking a new type of standardize tests by the spring of 2016.

Trooper Involved in Deadly Crash

A man is dead after authorities say his car collided with a trooper in pursuit of another car.

Vigil planned for woman killed 3 years ago Friday

CHESTERFIELD, S.C. (AP) — Friends and relatives of a woman who authorities allege was abducted and killed by a stranger are holding a candlelight vigil at the Chesterfield County courthouse.

Pedestrian struck, killed at SC gas station

RIDGEWAY, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating a Christmas Eve hit-and-run death that took place in the parking lot of a gas station in Fairfield County.

Two Men Found Dead

Two men were found dead Friday night, according to the Richland County Sheriff's Department.

"The Interview" Sold Out At Local Theatre

Columbia, SC (WOLO)-Tonight's 11-15 showing of "The Interview" is sold out at The Nickelodeon Theater. The film made 1-million dollars at the Christmas box office.

Investigation into woman's death in Pelion

The coroner is set to perform an autopsy on a woman who was found dead in her Pelion home on Christmas Eve.

Sumter County death being investigated

SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — Authorities are investigating the death of a man in Sumter County.

Judge says USC fraternity members must move

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A judge in Columbia says about 30 University of South Carolina students in the Kappa Sigma fraternity house must find somewhere else to live before the new semester begins Jan. 12.

Solicitor won't appeal ruling in Stinney execution

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A prosecutor says he will not appeal a ruling by a judge overturning the conviction of a 14-year-old black boy electrocuted by South Carolina for the deaths of two white girls in 1944.

Woman leaves baby boy at Sumter fire station

SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — Firefighters in Sumter say a woman brought her baby to them because she said she couldn't care for the boy any more.

Rainy and maybe stormy Christmas Eve in SC

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Forecasters say a wet Christmas Eve in South Carolina could also bring some strong thunderstorms later in the day.

You can give Christmas tree a second life

Here's something to keep in mind, a local organization wants to help you take down your Christmas tree once Christmas is over.

4 dead in Interstate 95 wreck in Sumter County

SHILOH, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Highway Patrol says four people have been killed and three others hurt after an SUV ran off Interstate 95 in Sumter County.

Sheriff: Hockey mask bandit is Ft Jackson soldier

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a man suspected of committing nearly 20 armed robberies across the Midlands while wearing a hockey mask is a 36-year-old active duty soldier at Fort Jackson.

Controversial Film Comes to the Nick

While Sony Pictures has pulled the new movie "The Interview" from major theaters, it will still hit the big screen here in Columbia.

Camden Home Search Nets Investigators Guns And Drugs

Kershaw County, SC (WOLO)- Investigators in Kershaw County say the search of a Camden home yielded more than two pounds of marijuana and two stolen guns.

Metts 2nd attempt at guilty plea set for Dec. 30

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Former Lexington County Sheriff James Metts is scheduled to be in court next week to again try to plead guilty to a charge he protected some people in this country illegally from possibly being deported.

January hearing set for former state Rep. Thad Viers

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A former South Carolina House member is expected in court next month as part of a federal money laundering case against him.

Lawyers' fees on hold in SC gay marriage cases

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Requests for thousands of dollars in legal fees from attorneys who argued to overturn South Carolina's ban on gay marriages are on hold as same-sex marriages continue.

Midlands cops look for robber in hockey mask

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Authorities are looking for a man they say has robbed 16 businesses in the Midlands in a month while wearing a hockey mask.

Federal prosecutors: Pinson should forfeit $850,000

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Federal prosecutors say the former chairman of South Carolina State University's board of trustees should forfeit more than $850,000 following his conviction on public corruption charges.