40 Irmo Fires Believed to be Arson
An investigation is ongoing into over 40 fires, in Irmo, believed to be arson.
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40 brush fires reported in Irmo in 5 hours
IRMO, S.C. (AP) — Authorities in a Columbia suburb say they are looking for an arsonist after firefighters fought more than 40 brush fires in one afternoon.
SC will keep fighting for gay marriage ban
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina will continue to defend itself against a lawsuit over its ban on gay marriage despite a decision by a federal appeals court with jurisdiction over the state that a similar gay marriage ban in Virginia is unconstitutional.
Employers to Receive Most Insurance Rebates, Not Employees
While it may be exciting to anticipate an insurance rebate due to the Affordable Care Act, insurance officials say most citizens won't actually see any of that money.
Heat advisory posted for parts of South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for much of eastern South Carolina.
USC, McNair research center celebrate new home
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The McNair Center for Aerospace Innovation and Research at the University of South Carolina is celebrating its new home near the campus in Columbia.
2 killed, 6 hurt in Sumter County crash
An accident in Sumter County has taken two lives and sent six others to the hospital.
Compromise reached on veterans' health program
House and Senate negotiators have agreed on a compromise plan to fix a veterans' health program scandalized by long patient wait times and falsified records.
Nightclub owner accused of killing patron
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — A retired New York corrections officer is accused of killing a man at the Orangeburg nightclub he owned.
SC State President optimistic after turbulence
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Thomas Elzey knew he was facing a challenge when he became president of South Carolina State University a year ago. He didn't realize how big a challenge.
Second American Contracts Ebola
A second American working in Liberia to help stop the spread of the Ebola virus has now come down with the deadly disease.
Fire Hits wood shop in W. Columbia
A fire in the 700 block of Meeting St. in West Columbia has closed traffic and sent large clouds of smoke in the area near downtown Columbia. Details emerging...
SC Democrats busy just 100 days before election
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Democrats plan a weekend of knocking on doors and talking to voters just 100 days before the November elections.
Columbia running animal adoption special
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The City of Columbia is celebrating Christmas in July with some promotions on pet adoption.
14-year-old boy drowns at Lake Wateree
GREAT FALLS, S.C. (AP) — A 14-year-old boy drowned at Lake Wateree State Park while swimming with his family.
DHEC asks trustee of closed landfill to resign
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — State environmental regulators are asking the company that's managing a closed hazardous waste landfill in Sumter County to resign as trustee.
Triple Digit Temperatures Expected: Take Care in the Heat
Triple Digit temperatures are expected in the midlands today, with forecasters predicting a high of 100 and high humidity.
350 Border Children Brought to S.C.
A new report shows that 350 children caught trying to the cross the Mexican border into the U.S. have been sent to live with relatives or other sponsors in South Carolina.
Woman Charged for Stabbing Boyfriend over Another Woman
A Sumter woman has been arrested and charged with the stabbing death of her boyfriend following a fight about another woman.
Coroner Identifies Bodies in Double Murder
The Richland County Coroner has identified two people who were shot and killed Friday at a home near Olympia.
SCE&G to Trim Trees
SCE&G will perform tree trimming activities along overhead utility lines in the following neighborhoods for the next two weeks:
Gov. Haley: Immigration situation 'just wrong'
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley says it's wrong for the federal government to expect states to accept children caught at the U.S. border while providing no information on them.
Teens charged after 2 men killed in Columbia home
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Richland County deputies say two men have been shot to death in a Columbia home and two teens have been charged.
Moncks Corner Man Gets 30 years in Shooting Death
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. (AP) _ A Moncks Corner man has been convicted of killing his son and wounding his son's fiancee during a fight two years ago.
Dog Shooting Results In No Charges
Sumter, SC (WOLO)-Sumter police say no charges will be filed against a man who shot and killed a dog in memorial park. Police say the man had a concealed weapons permit... and shot the dog one time, then immediately reported the shooting to authorities.
