Chester Deadly House Fire
The cause of a house fire that claimed two lives in still under investigation.
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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.
Bill in SC General Assembly coordinates anti-litter efforts
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — A bill moving though the South Carolina Legislature seeks to better coordinate the state's anti-littering efforts.
Columbia city employee dies in construction accident
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Richland County officials say a Columbia city employee is dead after a construction accident while he was working on an underground pipe.
SC lawmakers to consider boosting teachers' pay
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina legislators will consider increasing teachers' salaries as a way to keep young teachers in the profession and be fair to those approaching the end of their career.
Elderly Man Arrested for Sexual Assault
A 74 year old man is behind bars tonight accused of sexually assaulting a child.
Climbing the Ranks
Richland County Sheriff gets new title during a Saturday ceremony.
Deadly Crash Victim Identified
Richland County Coroner Identifies the victim of a deadly sing;e car crash Friday.
Video: USC holds candlelight vigil for victim in campus shooting
USC students gather on the Horseshoe to hold candlelight vigil for victim in campus shooting.
Columbia organization schedules annual rummage sale
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — There's a big rummage roundup going on in Columbia this weekend.
Orchid festival in bloom at Riverbanks Botanical Garden
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Calling all orchid lovers in South Carolina. This weekend is for you.
Columbia officials to wear red for heart health
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Officials from the City of Columbia are wearing red to spread awareness about women's heart health.
USC law school hosts symposium on corporate responsibility
COLOMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The school of law at the University of South Carolina is hosting a symposium on the issue of corporate social responsibility in developing countries.
Turbo Tax Issues
Nationwide (WOLO)-Your personal information stolen... name...social security number... and address in the hands of a crook who can then....*log on...and file a tax return in your name*. Turbo Tax says it's working with a security company to investigate fraudulent filings.
3 Charged in Killings of 2 Horry County Store Clerks
CONWAY, S.C. (AP) _ Horry County Police say they have charged three men with killing two convenience store clerks during a series of robberies last month.
City Worker Killed in Accident
The City of Columbia is mourning the loss of one of it's employees.
USC Unites in Tragedy
One day after tragedy stuck the USC campus, students and faculty rallied together as a community.
Coroner Identifies victim in USC Campus Shooting
Richland County Coroner Gary Watts has released information concerning the shooting incident that happened Thursday at the University of South Carolina. Raja A. Fayad, was found dead in an office on the 4th floor of the Arnold Public Health Research Center.
SLED Officials say USC Shooting Isolated Incident
Investigators with the State Law Enforcement Division said two people were killed at the University of South Carolina Thursday.
Railroad offers $10,000 reward for derailment information
MARTIN, S.C. (AP) — Authorities are offering a $10,000 reward for information about a train derailment last week in Allendale County. But the FBI and railroad officials won't say whether they think the wreck was caused on purpose.
Man charged in shooting death in Sumter County
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — Authorities have made an arrest in the slaying last month of a man found shot to death in his car in Sumter County.
Democrats: Haley proposal a tax hike for 1M residents
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Democratic legislators say Gov. Nikki Haley's plan to cut income taxes by $9 billion over the next decade is nothing but a tax hike for more than a million South Carolinians.
Suspicious Fire at Anderson Home Where Man was Killed Monday
ANDERSON, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say a fire at an Anderson home where someone was shot to death three nights before was intentionally set.
Starbucks Adds New Item
Nationwide (WOLO)-Coconut milk is coming to the Starbucks menu. The coffee chain says it will offer coconut milk for an additional 60 cents beginning february 17th.
Breaking: Shooting on USC campus Isolated say SLED officials
UPDATE: USC campus shooting, according to SLED appears to be isolated incident, appears to be murder suicide. Investigation ongoing. There is no longer an existing threat on campus. New School of Public Health/streets remained closed.
