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City of Columbia holding fresh start financial workshop

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The City of Columbia is trying to help some of its residents get back on their feet financially.

Officer Involved Shooting Makes 5th in 2015

The South Law Enforcement Divison is investigating an officer involved shooting.

Missing Teen Located

Richland county says a 14 year old boy who'd been missing has been found alive and a suspect behind bars.

SCE&G Breaks Record for Electricity Demand

As bitter cold temperatures grip the Midlands, South Carolina Electric and Gas Company soared to a new record in electricity demand.

USC offers financial aid workshop to help fill out forms

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The University of South Carolina is hosting a workshop for financially-challenged students who need help filling out federal aid applications.

SC budget proposal pays for fewer caseworkers, higher raises

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The House Ways and Means' budget proposal pays for less than half of the additional caseworkers that the embattled Department of Social Services requested but provides higher pay raises in an effort to prevent experienced staff from leaving.

Senators join call to remove SC State's leadership

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's most powerful legislator has joined a growing number of people who say the leadership of financially troubled South Carolina State University needs to go.

Myrtle Beach Unveils Campaign about Memorial Day Safety Plan

Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce president and CEO Brad Dean says the campaign the object is to let visitors know what to expect during the Atlantic Beach Bikefest.

Facebook Arrest In Orangeburg County

Orangeburg, SC (WOLO)-A disturbing story out of Orangeburg county. Investigators with the sheriff's department have charged a 14-year-old girl with criminal sexual conduct with a minor.

BlueCross BlueShield of SC, Lexington Medical Center Contract Dispute

Important information for those who whose health insurance is through Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina.

Cold grips South Carolina

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Another cold morning across South Carolina.

Trumpets Ahoy! US Navy Band holds concert in Lexington

LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — The U.S. Navy's Concert Band is stopping in Lexington as part of its 2015 spring tour.

School bus, tractor-trailer collide in Sumter County

SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — The S.C. Highway Patrol says there's been a traffic accident involving Sumter School District bus and a tractor-trailer.

School Delays due to Freezing Temperatures

Several Area School Districts are operating on a 2 hour delay Friday.

A look at the career of Haley's choice to run DHEC

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Eleanor Kitzman, longtime friend of Gov. Nikki Haley, is the governor's choice to lead the state Department of Health and Environmental Control. Kitzman's confirmation process in the Senate began Thursday. The following is taken from her resume:

Local Jewelry Store Robbed

Columbia, SC (WOLO)- Columbia Police are looking for suspects in a jewelry store robbery. It happened around eleven this morning at Sylvan's Jewelers on Main Street.

Haley's choice to run DHEC faces tough questions in Senate

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Eleanor Kitzman is insisting to senators she'll remain independent of her longtime friend, Gov. Nikki Haley, if she's confirmed as director of South Carolina's public health and environmental agency.

Human trafficking task force schedules meetings in SC

WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A special group led by Attorney General Alan Wilson is gathering to discuss ways to combat human trafficking in South Carolina.

USC hosts event on water law, the environment and economy

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Members of the South Carolina Law Review are hosting a symposium on water law, the environment and economic development.

University of South Carolina hosts lecture on Jewish studies

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The University of South Carolina is hosting a medieval historian who is speaking on the history of negative attitudes toward Judaism.