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.
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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.
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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.
Former Midlands police chief due in court
One of the three men, who are tied to the case against ousted Lexington County Sheriff James Metts made an appearance in federal court.
St. Louis county police: 2 officers shot in Ferguson
St. Louis County Police Chief Jon Belmar says two officers were shot around midnight at a Ferguson, Missouri, protest.
House rejects sending counties $10M for ice storm cleanup
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina House has refused to give up to $10 million to 22 counties to cover part of their cleanup costs from last winter's ice storm.
Richland One looks to Upgrade Athletic Facilities
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- Richland One School District's aging athletics facilities may soon get an upgrade.
Senate bans sale and use of powdered alcohol in SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Senate has passed a ban on powdered alcohol.
Jonathan Pinson Back In Court
Columbia, SC (WOLO)- Former South Carolina State University Trustee, Jonathan Pinson, was back in court. An evidentiary hearing in the case was held today.
Bill filed to split DHEC's health and environmental roles
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A senator has filed a bill to separate the health and environmental functions of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control.
Congressmen Among Dozens Attending Session on Offshore Oil
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.
Charleston parking ticket revenue rises sharply
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — People visiting Charleston should make sure they feed the parking meter.
SC House votes to study state employee salaries
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina House has approved studying state employees' salaries, with legislators of both parties saying some are paid far too little.
Bank Robbery on Two Notch Road Wednesday Morning
Richland County deputies are searching for a suspect connected to a bank robbery on Two Notch Road Wednesday morning.
House directs center to create teacher recruitment program
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A budget amendment approved by the House directs South Carolina's teacher advocacy center to craft a way to recruit high-quality teachers to rural districts with high turnover.
UPDATE:11 Service Members missing after Helicopter Crash: Fog Slows Search
BREAKING: Seven Marines and four soldiers are reported missing after a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crashed during a routine night training exercise at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida, base officials said. Heavy fog has been slowing the search.
Statewide Tornado Drill set for 9am in SC
A Statewide Tornado Drill will be held Wednesday morning at 9am.
House approves firing SC State's trustees amid fiscal crisis
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina State University trustees gave a no confidence vote to suspended President Thomas Elzey less than a week after a judge said they could not fire him because they were all about to be fired.
SC Flu Deaths up Sharply Compared with Last Season
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ State health officials say the number of deaths from the flu this year are up sharply, compared with last season.
Trustees Have 'No Confidence' in Elzey
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) -- South Carolina State University trustees gave a no confidence vote to suspended President Thomas Elzey.
Tools Stolen In Orangeburg
Orangeburg, SC (WOLO)- Deputies in Orangeburg are looking for a man they say took some *tools* out of someone's truck.
2 charged after man dies from mistakenly drinking herbicide
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Two South Carolina men have been charged with stealing a powerful herbicide and selling it to someone who ultimately died after ingesting it.
