Body found burned in car is missing West Columbia man
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a body found burned in a car in Orangeburg County is a man reported missing more than a week ago from West Columbia.
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Search for Owners of Abandoned Dog
Lexington County is searching for a man and woman they say abandoned a severely injured dog.
Suspect Arrested in Ferguson Police Shootings
A 20 year old man is behind bars accused of shooting two officers IN Ferguson Missouri last week.
Inmate Serving Life Dies in Custody
A man serving life in prison for a triple homicide dies in during visit to Greenwood Hospital.
Cruz, Jindal, Santorum talk national security in SC
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Three men who may be seeking the Republican presidential nomination next year are in South Carolina this weekend to talk about national security.
Missing Teen Found Alive
A 19 year old teen abducted from his home Friday night is found alive.
Blue Bell Ice Cream Recall
Three people are dead after eating Ice Cream health officials say was contaminated.
Borrowing plan's defeat causes cuts to SLED, K-12
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A law enforcement training center, K-12 school construction and rural water and sewer infrastructure are among projects eliminated or drastically reduced by the House's refusal to borrow money as part of its budget package.
Supporters try to reinforce SC's Freedom of Information Act
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Advocates for open government say South Carolina's open records law is being eroded by court decisions, loopholes and government attempts to ignore it.
SCE&G: Cost, build delays expected up for SC nuke reactors
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The company that owns a majority stake in new nuclear reactors in South Carolina wants approval to spend more on the project and finish construction later than expected.
Sentencing delayed for Florida developer in SC State probe
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The sentencing for a Florida developer who pleaded guilty to conspiring to sell property to South Carolina State University officials for kickbacks has been postponed.
Robbery Spree Suspect On The Loose
Richland Co., SC (WOLO)-Richland County Deputies are looking for a robbery suspect... accused in *crimes*... spanning *multiple states*.
Chapin High School Holds Pep Rally for Injured Lacrosse Player
The Chapin community is rallying behind one of its own. Chapin High School held a pep rally Friday to show their support for one of their lacrosse players who broke his neck in a game more than a week ago.
SC sheriff sells hot dogs to benefit American Heart
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Richland County's top cop is putting on a fundraiser to benefit the American Heart Association.
Chapin High School to host rally for injured LaCrosse Player
Chapin High School hosts Pep Rally for injured Lacrosse player.
SC House kills borrowing package amid chaotic budget week
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina House has approved a $7 billion spending plan for state taxes after killing a proposal to borrow $500 million for building projects statewide.
Rundown before St. Pat's Day event in Five Points
More than 40,000 people are expected to make their way into Downtown Columbia Saturday.
House Approves $7 Billion Spending Plan
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- The South Carolina House has approved a $7 billion spending plan for state taxes after killing a proposal to borrow $500 million for building projects statewide.
Teen Pleads Guilty but Mentally Ill in Triple Homicide
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) _ A Spartanburg teenager has pleaded guilty but mentally ill in connection with the deaths of three family members in 2014.
Ex-cop pleads guilty in bribery case connected to ex-sheriff
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A former South Carolina police chief has pleaded guilty as part of a corruption case involving the state's longest-serving sheriff.
Government wants ex-SC State chairman to forfeit $350K
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Federal prosecutors say the former chairman of South Carolina State University's board of trustees should forfeit about $350,000 following his conviction on public corruption charges.
St. Patrick's Day Schedule In Five Points
Columbia, SC (WOLO)- The Five Points Association says this weekend's Saint Patrick's Day festival will go on rain or shine. With that said... here are some important times you need to know if you plan on attending.
Former South Congaree Police Chief Pleads Guilty
A former midlands Police Chief accused of extortion and fraud was in federal court Thursday.
Here is the latest South Carolina news from The Associated Press
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (AP) — A federal meeting on opening areas off the coast of the Carolinas to drilling has attracted dozens of people, including two congressmen. The federal Bureau of Ocean and Energy Management sponsored the meeting in Mount Pleasant to gather public comment on opening offshore waters to oil and gas exploration later this decade.
SC House struggles to reach agreement on budget plan
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The House has postponed budget debate amid disagreements over what to do with additional money and a borrowing package that Gov. Nikki Haley opposes.
