Civilians can sign up to see soldiers train at Fort Jackson
FORT JACKSON, S.C. (AP) — It's time for South Carolina residents to sign up if they would like to spend a day learning how the Army puts its soldiers through basic combat training.
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SC State University Update: Subcommittee Meets, Black Caucus Meets
Wednesday a house subcommittee met to discuss the proposal for shutting down SC State University. Also Wednesday, the Legislative Black Caucus met voting No Confidence in the School's President. What does this mean for the school's future? ABC Columbia News will be covering this story throughout the day.
College of Charleston leader: Alert system to be improved
College of Charleston President Glenn McConnell says the school will immediately work to correct its emergency alert system after it sent out a false report that a bomb was found on campus.
Educators to talk Common Core
The state Board of Education will likely give initial approval Wednesday to state-developed math standards that will replace the controversial Common Core standards next school year.
Spartanburg hospital sets up mobile facility to handle flu
Spartanburg Medical Center has built a mobile medical facility outside of its emergency room to help cope with the onslaught of patients seeking treatment for the flu or flu-like symptoms.
House majority leader says 2 plans to fix SC roads upcoming
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — House Majority Leader Bruce Bannister says two different plans to get more money to South Carolina roads will be introduced this week.
79-Year-Old Man Found dead in Oconee County House Fire
TOWNVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities are investigating the death of a 79-year-old man whose body was found in the bedroom of his burning home in Townville.
Law Enforcement Officers Call For Tougher DUI Laws
Columbia, SC (WOLO)- Law enforcement officers across the state are calling for tougher d-u-i laws. According to The South Carolina Sheriff's Association.... nearly half of all traffic deaths in South Carolina are caused by drunk driving.
Domestic Violence Task Force Meets for First Time
Inside the Department of Juvenile Justice Tuesday, Governor Nikki Haley held the first domestic violence task force meeting to discuss the difficult and multi-faceted issue of domestic violence.
Gov. Haley sets deadlines for domestic violence task force
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley has instructed members of her domestic violence task force to take the problem personally, saying if their effort fails, people die.
DOT closes US 21/176 bridge in Lexington County for repairs
PINE RIDGE, S.C. (AP) — Highway officials are closing a bridge on U.S. Highway 21/176 in Lexington County for about a month for repairs.
32 year-old Orangeburg man pleads guilty in DEA shooting
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — An Orangeburg man has pleaded guilty to shooting and wounding a Drug Enforcement Administration agent during a drug raid at the man's home last October.
Woman charged with abducting daughter from SC to plead
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A woman accused of kidnapping her infant daughter from South Carolina and fleeing overseas more than 20 years ago is appearing in federal court to enter a plea and be sentenced.
Columbia wellness center offering healthy cooking class
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A wellness center in Columbia is offering folks the chance to learn how to do some heart-healthy cooking this month.
Orangeburg Massacre survivor says work remains to be done
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — A survivor of the Orangeburg Massacre says almost half a century later much work remains to be done to achieve equality in America.
Survey to show 3 districts have a computer for every student
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's Education Oversight Committee is evaluating the technological divide between school districts as the state moves to end-of-year testing that's fully online.
Richland Co. Deputies Looking For Sex Offender
Richland Co., SC (WOLO)- Richland county deputies are looking for a convicted sex offender. Investigators say Reginald Richardson is wanted for failing to register as a sex offender for the third time.
Thousands of Starfish Wash Ashore on Beaches near Charleston
ISLE OF PALMS, S.C. (AP) _ Thousands of big ,reddish starfish have washed up on Charleston-area beaches, victims of offshore winds which push them out of the water at high tide.
Students First Day Back After Shooting
Just days after tragedy strikes the Public Health Center on the University of South Carolina campus, public health students returned to class Monday for the first time.
Visitors soon to get better access to SC's highest peak
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Visitors will soon have an easier time enjoying views from atop Sassafras Mountain, the highest peak in South Carolina.
"Rotary Has Heart" campaign underway
In the cities of Cayce and West Columbia, leaders are focusing on the heart, but it doesn't have to do with your body's ticker.
Search for Suspected Gunman
Richland County Sheriff's continue searching for a suspected gunman that has left a victim fighting for his life.
Bill Could Increase Teacher's Pay
A bill set to go before lawmakers could help the state retain younger and higher qualified teacher's for your children.
Chester Deadly House Fire
The cause of a house fire that claimed two lives in still under investigation.
SC man sees self-defense for shooting DEA agent during raid
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina man is expected to claim self-defense after shooting a Drug Enforcement Administration agent who burst into his home in a surprise raid.
