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SC's only female senator says sexist comments went too far

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's only female senator says a Republican colleague made upsetting, sexist remarks to her at a dinner that she hopes he never says again.

Revenue revisions give additional $50M to SC budget writers

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Adjustments made to South Carolina's revenue projections give legislators an additional $50 million to spend in next year's budget.

Columbia remembers Marvin Chernoff

Family, friends, Midlands PR groups, and Columbia City leaders gathered to remember Columbia Visionary.

Red flag fire alert issued for all of South Carolina

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Windy and dry conditions are leading state authorities to issue a red flag alert against outdoor burning for all of South Carolina this weekend.

Man Dies When Pinned by Log Truck in Newberry

NEWBERRY, S.C. (AP) _ A log truck driver has died after he was pinned between the lumber on his truck and another truck that pulled behind him just north of Newberry.

Newberry Missing Man FOUND

Newberry, SC (WOLO)-A 50-year-old man reported missing out of newberry... has been found.

SC State Alumni Rally Behind University

Following a week of concern at South Carolina State University, supporters of the school are not giving up hope on the university's future.

SC attorney general going after fraud in food stamp program

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's top prosecutor has set up a special unit to go after people accused of abusing the state's food stamp program.

SC judge rejects 'stand your ground' defense in teens death

LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — A judge has rejected a 'stand your ground' defense for the suspect in the stabbing death of a Lexington County teen last year.

Program showcases music scene at historic Charleston venue

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Charleston, South Carolina, has become a go-to destination for travelers seeking a dip into southern hospitality, history and haute cuisine.

Man dies when pinned by log truck in Newberry

NEWBERRY, S.C. (AP) — A log truck driver has died after he was pinned between the lumber on his truck and another truck that pulled behind him just north of Newberry.

Senate confirms Haley's pick to lead Dept of Social Services

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley's pick to lead South Carolina's embattled Department of Social Services has been confirmed by state lawmakers.

SCE&G giving away free tree seedlings for Lake Murray shore

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Electric & Gas Co. is again giving away free trees as part of an effort to promote improvement of the shoreline on Lake Murray.

SC State board stands by president, despite call for ouster

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — The trustees of financially troubled South Carolina State University are standing by President Thomas Elzey, a day after black legislators called for his ouster.

Porter Airlines Coming To SC

SC, (WOLO)- If you're planning on heading north of the border any time soon, you have a new way to fly.

Officials Release Names of 4 killed in Spartanburg Wreck

WELLFORD, S.C. (AP) _ Spartanburg County officials have released the names of four people killed in a wreck on Interstate 85.

SC State Board of Trustees Calls Emergency Meeting

Thursday morning the South Carolina State University's board of trustees held an emergency meeting to discuss the legislative proposal to shut the school down for a year.

Haley, McCrory among govs asking Obama not to nix Keystone

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The governors of North and South Carolina are among top Republicans imploring the president not to veto a bill to build the Keystone XL oil pipeline.

USC talk on progress of AIDS disease in America in 1980s

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The director of the University of South Carolina's Women's and Gender Studies Program is speaking on AIDS in America in the 1980s.