SC National Guard flies over Columbia, Florence
MCENTIRE JOINT NATIONAL GUARD BASE, S.C. (AP) — Fighter jets from the South Carolina Air National Guard are conducting an air defense exercise over the Columbia and Florence areas.
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SC justices order new sentencing hearing
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A new sentencing hearing has been ordered for a man on South Carolina's death row for killing the mother of his child.
Man gets 8 years in Orangeburg shooting death
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — A man initially charged with murder in an Orangeburg County shooting death has taken a plea deal and will spend eight years in prison.
Protestors Demand Cease Fire in Middle East
Dozens of protestors here in the Capitol City are joining a nationwide effort to stop the violence between Gaza and Israel.
Senator Graham Speaks on Possible Cease Fire In Israel
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham wrote a letter to President Barrack Obama about the negotiation of a cease fire agreement in Israel.
Man Gets 8 Years in Orangeburg Shooting Death
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) _ A man initially charged with murder in an Orangeburg County shooting death has taken a plea deal and will spend eight years in prison.
Mike Campbell appointed to workers' comp panel
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley has appointed Mike Campbell to serve on the South Carolina Workers' Compensation Commission.
Riverbanks Zoo tops 1 million visitors
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Riverbanks Zoo and Garden in Columbia has a fifth straight year with attendance of more than 1 million people.
SC camp attendees get to work out with Gamecocks
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Kids attending a summer camp conducted by the Richland County Sheriff's Department are getting a special treat.
DSS focus of another oversight hearing
South Carolina's Department of Social Services will be in the hot seat again Wednesday morning.
Authorities: StubHub target of cyber thieves
Cyber thieves have gotten into more than 1,000 customer accounts on StubHub and fraudulently bought tickets for events.
Man shot at Prosperity party charged with murder
NEWBERRY, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a man wounded in a shooting at a party in Newberry County last weekend has been charged with murder in the death of another person at the gathering.
Sheheen's plan for SC roads doesn't raise gas tax
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Democratic gubernatorial candidate Vincent Sheheen is releasing his plan to improve South Carolina roads without raising the gas tax.
Fairfield County Sheriff Young steps down
WINNSBORO, S.C. (AP) — Fairfield County Sheriff Herman Young says he is stepping down after more than 20 years in office because of health reasons.
United Way Releases Homeless Numbers
A new report released by The United Way makes startling find on the homeless issue in our region.
Cayce Robbery Arrest
Cayce, SC (WOLO)-A man wanted for multiple armed robberies at fast food restaurants, including at a Waffle House on Airport Boulevard is behind bars.
Gubernatorial Candidate Sheheen's Road Proposal
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-Democratic candidate for Governor Vincent Sheheen has released how he plans to improve conditions. The Camden Senator says he wants The General Assembly to dedicate five percent of the state budge and surplus every year to repairing and building roads.
Man Shot at Prosperity Party Charged with Murder
NEWBERRY, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say a man wounded in a shooting at a party in Newberry County last weekend has been charged with murder in the death of another person at the gathering.
BREAKING NEWS: Plane Clips Power Lines, Lands Safely
More than 1000 people are without power as officials say an airplane clipped a power line.
Trader Joe's Recalls Certain Fruits
Trader Joe's is recalling certain fruits due to possible Lysteria contamination.
Library Closed, Courthouse Damaged by Rain
Heavy rainfall in Orangeburg is being blamed for damage to the library and courthouse.
Ex-SC State trustee asks judge to drop convictions
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A former South Carolina State University trustee wants a federal judge to drop his convictions on more than two dozen charges, including racketeering.
Orangeburg County hit by up to 10 inches of rain
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Slow-moving storms dumped up to 10 inches of rain in parts of Orangeburg County, prompting street flooding and leaving dozens of vehicles stranded in the high water.
National report says child poverty worsened in SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina still ranks near the bottom in the overall wellbeing of its children.
Report: SC Children Not Proficient in Math, Reading
Close to 70 percent of South Carolina's children are not proficient in reading and/or math by grade-level milestones, which means the state remains in the bottom 10 percent for child well-being.
