Univ of SC gets $8M alternative medicine grant
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The University of South Carolina has received a federal grant for its alternative medicine center.
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Former governors: Students must know basic civics
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Three former South Carolina governors are promoting legislation that encourages high school students to gain a basic knowledge of American civics.
Columbia Woman Found Bloodied and Beaten
The Cayce Department of Public Safety is investigating the vicious attack of a woman beaten over the weekend and left for dead.
Road Closures In Lexington
Lexington, SC (WOLO)-Lexington County authorities will close multiple roads in the Irmo area tomorrow morning for the 2014 Irmo Rotary Club 10-k Dam Run.
Lawmakers Discuss Criminal Domestic Violence
The Criminal Domestic Violence committee met Wednesday at the State House.
SC man charged with felony DUI in June car crash
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — A 28-year-old Orangeburg County man has been charged with felony driving under the influence involving a deadly car crash in June.
Police: Man, 70, growing marijuana in chicken coop
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Investigators say a 70-year-old man was growing marijuana in a chicken coop in the backyard of his Columbia home.
USC hosts event to celebrate Constitution Day
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A law professor and specialist on American legal history from Cornell University is speaking at the University of South Carolina about the U.S. Constitution as part of a national celebration of the document.
Sheheen calls for federal investigation into DSS
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley's Democratic opponent is calling for a federal investigation into South Carolina's Department of Social Services.
Lawmaker Calls DSS Issues a "Crisis"
The Department of Social Services took center stage again this week at the State House.
Columbia's Top Cop Talks Drug Lab Options
Columbia's Top Cop presents ideas for next move a month after the City drug lab is shut down.
SC resident 1 millionth visitor to 9/11 Museum
The Sept. 11 museum has gotten its one millionth visitor a little less than four months after opening to the public.
Minnesota Vikings change mind in Peterson case
The Minnesota Vikings have placed star running back Adrian Peterson on the exempt/commissioner's permission list.
Committee promises comprehensive SC road fix
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A legislative committee promises it will come up with a comprehensive plan to get South Carolina's roads into better shape.
Man shot to death near Goose Creek
GOOSE CREEK, S.C. (AP) _ Berkeley County officials have released the name of a man shot to death at an apartment complex near Goose Creek.
Tip Leads TO Chicken Coop Arrest
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-A Crimestoppers tip leads Columbia Police to a marijuana grow inside of a chicken coop. 70-year-old Thomas Mcmillan has been charged with manufacturing marijuana.
SLED chief: Keep agents' access to death records
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's top cop wants legislators to ensure that agents who investigate child deaths continue to have access to records like autopsy reports and birth certificates.
Senators: DSS must quickly hire caseworkers
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina senators say the Department of Social Services needs to hire more caseworkers now and not wait until after legislators pass a budget next year.
36 SC stores suspended from lottery sales
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Lottery officials in South Carolina say three dozen stores have been suspended from selling tickets because of their involvement in the operation of illegal gambling machines.
Pets Inc. loses co-founder to cancer
ABC Columbia has learned that one of the founders of Pets Inc. has passed away.
Hit And Run Anniversary. Reward Offered
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-Tuesday marks an anniversary in a local nurse's hit and run.
Prayer Vigil Held for Slain Sibilings
More than a hundred people come out to remember the five Lexington County children slain last week.
Ervin's call for DSS session called unrealistic
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Petition candidate for governor Tom Ervin is asking the Legislature to return to Columbia for a special session to remove the Department of Social Services from Gov. Nikki Haley's control.
US Marshals: Man threatens shootout with SC police
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Authorities in South Carolina are looking for a man wanted for assault, resisting arrest and running from police who has said he will shoot it out with officers next time they try to arrest him.
Sen. Ted Cruz returns to SC to raise money for GOP
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas is back in South Carolina to help raise money for the state Republican Party's election efforts.
