US Census: Poverty on the rise in South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's poverty rate remains the ninth highest in the nation, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Red Cross Texting campaign amid Hugo Anniversary
As the 25th anniversary of Hurricane Hugo is remembered in South Carolina, the Red Cross is launching an awareness campaign asking for your Texts.
Toddler shot after finding gun in SC home
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A 3-year-old girl is recovering from a gunshot wound after finding a gun in a South Carolina home.
CVS Armed Robbery
Columbia Police are looking for an armed robbery suspect.
Candidates in governor's race trade dubious claims
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — As Election Day draws near and political rhetoric heats up, voters face a challenge determining what's true and what's distorted.
Remebering Hurricane Hugo
It was a hurricane that left a mark on South Carolina. It's been 25 years since Hurricane Hugo are we any safer?
Election Day Debates
There may still be a few months left before voters head to the polls, but that is not stopping the candidates from taking jabs at each other before election day.
Deadly Crash
One person is dead and several injured after weekend deadly crash.
SC festival celebrates International Day of Peace
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Face painting, pinwheels and a photo booth are all part of a celebration marking the International Day of Peace at the Statehouse.
Common Core US History standards attacked in SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Opponents of Common Core standards are telling South Carolina education officials that the new standards for Advanced Placement U.S. History are anti-American.
SC trooper fired after shooting unarmed man
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A trooper who shot an unarmed man after a traffic stop in Columbia earlier this month has been fired.
Richland sheriff's group putting on yard sale
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott is inviting the community to a yard sale.
Sheriff Says Cell Phone Video Not Whole Story
Sheriff Lott says a recently released video doesn't tell the whole story.
Greek Festival Underway
The 27th annual Greek festival is underway at the intersection of Calhoun and Sumter Streets in front of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church.
Consumer Recall: Fire Alarm Base
Siemens is recalling audible fire alarms. According to CPSC, the fire alarm base can fail to sound an alarm, posing a risk of personal injury and property damage.
USC celebrates 200th birthday of preservationist
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The A. C. Moore Herbarium in Columbia is holding an all-day symposium to honor of the 200th birthday of South Carolina preservationist Henry William Ravenel.
Federal jury finds Williamsburg sheriff guilty
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A federal jury has found Williamsburg County Sheriff Michael Johnson guilty of fraud for creating false police reports of identity theft.
USC wins bid for land near Williams-Brice Stadium
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The University of South Carolina has won the battle for 300 acres of land near its football stadium, and says the land will be used for student activities.
Sheheen ad claim on 4K refers to First Steps veto
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Sen. Vincent Sheheen's latest TV ad criticizes Gov. Nikki Haley's pre-election-year budget vetoes to public education and accuses her of vetoing 4-year-old kindergarten, though her campaign points out she actually signed legislation expanding the program.
Man Faces Weapons Counts After SC Toddler Killed
DENMARK, S.C. (AP) _ A Bamberg County man faces weapons and drug charges after a toddler was shot and killed at his home last weekend.
State Trooper Fired
olumbia, SC (WOLO)- A state trooper is off the job tonight...fired. Lance Corporal . S.M. Groubert was terminated by Public Safety Director Leroy Smith. According to the department on September Fourth Groubert fired shots at an unarmed man on during a traffic stop at a circle-k convenience store off Broad River Road.
SC's unemployment rate increases to 6.4 percent
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — State officials say South Carolina's unemployment rate rose again in August to 6.4 percent, putting South Carolina back above the national jobless rate.
SC gets $5 million in Affordable Care grants
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina is receiving almost $5 million under the federal Affordable Care Act to expand primary care health care centers in 17 communities.
CPD investigates bank robbery off Rosewood Dr.
The Columbia Police Department is investigating a bank robbery that took place Friday morning.
Man faces weapons counts after SC toddler killed
A Bamberg County man faces weapons and drug charges after a toddler was shot and killed at his home last weekend.
