New Fairfield County sheriff being sworn in
WINNSBORO, S.C. (AP) — Fairfield County's new sheriff is getting his badge.
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Council: SC database can stem prescription abuse
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A council created by Gov. Nikki Haley says requiring doctors to use a statewide database to check their patients' prescription history can reduce the rampant abuse of painkillers in South Carolina.
Gas Prices Keep Dropping
Columbia, SC (WOLO)- You'll likely have a little extra cash to do some shopping because gas prices keep dropping. According to triple-a, the average for a gallon of regular fuel runs two-dollars and 79-cents.
Haley to kick off holidays with 48th tree-lighting
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley and Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin will kick off the holiday season with an annual tree-lighting ceremony at the Statehouse.
SC marks Winter Weather Awareness Week
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Emergency officials are kicking off winter weather awareness week in South Carolina.
Deputies in Lexington collecting coat donations
You have a chance to help local children stay warm this winter.
Drought creeps into SC, but wet winter may follow
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina doesn't have any serious problems with drought yet, but experts warn rain will be needed this winter or the situation could get much more serious this spring.
Calhoun County tire dump remains after 3 years
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — After more than three years, a large illegal tire dump still hasn't been cleaned up in Calhoun County.
2 die in wreck on I-20 in Kershaw County
CAMDEN, S.C. (AP) — State troopers say two people driving east on Interstate 20 in Kershaw County have died after the driver lost control.
Teen Shot and Killed in Myrtle Beach
A 17 year old girl is dead after authorities say she was shot to death in a Myrtle Beach parking lot.
Accident Victims Identified
Victims Identified in deadly Kershaw County Crash.
Deadly Stabbing
(WOLO) MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. Authorities say a man stabbed his wife to death in Mount Pleasant, dumped her body in North Charleston, then reported her missing. Mount Pleasant Police said in a news release that Alberto Martinez-Villa was charged with…
Gearing up for Cyber Monday
From the mall on Black Friday to your computer, Cyber Monday is the Monday following Thanksgiving and it's about to be in full swing.
Uninsured in SC eligible for Checkup screenings
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's Medicaid agency is offering residents who fall into an insurance gap due to Republican's refusal to expand Medicaid eligibility a limited benefits program intended to catch illnesses early. What happens if a problem is detected is still being worked out.
Winter Weather Awareness week starts in SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley has declared Winter Weather Awareness Week in South Carolina.
Group urges small businesses to prep for holidays
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina group is urging small businesses to get ready to make themselves attractive to shoppers this holiday season.
Man found shot to death in Union apartment
UNION, S.C. (AP) — Police in Union are investigating the death of a man found shot to death in an apartment.
Legislators: Answer to court ruling to take time
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — In ruling that South Carolina's educational system is broken and fails to provide every child the opportunity to succeed in school, the state's Supreme Court provided no instruction for how officials and legislators should correct that.
SC prison system to offer video visits
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's prison system will soon allow inmates to conduct video visits with family members, in hopes of cutting down on repeat offenders.
Four Minor Injuries in Hampton County Plane Crash
VARNVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say four people only suffered minor injuries after their small plane crashed near a Hampton County airport.
Shopper Safety
The holiday season has officially started and experts remind you that thieves may be out targeting your purchases.
Orangeburg man beaten to death with asphalt chunk
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Investigators say a 38-year-old man has been charged with murder after he beat a 75-year-old man to death with a chunk of asphalt during a robbery at the victim's Orangeburg County home.
Ga. woman standing on I-26 median in SC killed
ST. MATTHEWS, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a driver trying to avoid a car stopped in the left lane of Interstate 26 east in Calhoun County struck and killed a woman from Savannah, Georgia, standing in the median.
Black Friday shopping underway
The traditional kickoff to the holiday shopping season has become a two-day affair.
SC skating rink opens in Columbia on Thanksgiving
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Those near South Carolina's capital who overindulge at the Thanksgiving table get a chance to work off some of those pumpkin pie calories by ice skating.
