Deadly Car Crash
Richland County is investigating a single car crash that killed one early Saturday morning.
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SC Statehouse tours now available every Saturday
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Visitors now have more opportunities to tour the South Carolina Statehouse.
Spearman leads money race for superintendent
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Republican Molly Spearman has raised more than 10 times the amount of Democrat Tom Thompson in their race to be South Carolina's next schools superintendent.
Sellers has $194K for lieutenant governor's bid
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Democratic Rep. Bakari Sellers has nearly three times more cash available than his Republican foe, former Attorney General Henry McMaster, in their bid for lieutenant governor.
Lexington County to only allow video jail visits
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — People wanting to see inmates at the Lexington County jail can no longer make their visits in person.
Chikungunya Virus Confirmed In SC
Columbia, SC (DHEC)-A mosquito-bourne illness traditionally found in Africa... Asia... and the Caribbean... has made its way to South Carolina. The Department of Health and Environmental Control has confirmed the first case of Chikungunya Virus in an upstate resident.
Uber Arrives in Columbia
Uber arrives in Columbia to mixed reviews.
In-person Jail Visits in Lexington to End
Face to face jail visits in Lexington County will soon come to an end. This, as technology takes over. Officials say the change will enhance the time inmates spend with their families. But, not everyone agrees.
Summer Energy: Costs Cutting Tips
Cost cutting tips to keep the bill down in the heat of Summer.
Charging Kit Recall
Lifeguard Press is recalling charging kits.
Former State Treasurer Ravenel to file with Election Commission
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Embattled former State Treasurer Thomas Ravenel is expected to file signatures with the State Election Commission Monday. Ravenel will arrive at the commission at 10:00 a.m. EDT on Monday, and offer remarks after he has met with commission…
Sheheen posts $1.7M on hand, Haley has $4.5M
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Democratic state Sen. Vincent Sheheen has $1.7 million for his rematch with Gov. Nikki Haley, who touts a campaign-record fundraising quarter that boosted her available cash to nearly $4.5 million.
Uber ride service begins in South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The ride-sharing service Uber has started in four South Carolina cities.
Pilot Whale Dies on Beach at Hilton Head Island
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) _ A 15-foot-long pilot whale has died after stranding itself on a Hilton Head Island beach.
Kershaw School District Hiring School Bus Drivers
Looking for a job? The Kershaw County School District is hiring school bus drivers.
Energy officials discuss German waste in SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Energy Department officials say the German government is paying researchers at the Savannah River Site near Aiken to study how to handle waste that might be sent to South Carolina.
Doctor on Car Deaths: 'We can prevent this'
The South Carolina Department of Public safety says it takes only ten minutes for the temperature inside your vehicle to jump 20 degrees. That can make for dangerous conditions for young children, doctors say, unless adults take the wheel to prevent it from every happening.
Tourism agency takes over SC welcome centers
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's nine welcome centers are getting a new look, after the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism takes over operation from the state transportation department.
Sheheen's campaign reports $1.6 million on hand
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Democratic gubernatorial candidate Vincent Sheheen's campaign says it raised more than $500,000 in the second quarter of the year.
Crimestoppers recevies special gift
Crimestoppers is getting a helping hand, financially.
Haley's campaign says she has $4.5M available
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley's campaign says she raised more than $1 million in the last quarter and has nearly $4.5 million cash available to spend in her re-election bid.
Media attorney: High court note not a surprise
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A critic of House Speaker Bobby Harrell says she's concerned by the state Supreme Court's call for secrecy in future court arguments in his case.
SC State University's Million Dollar Pledge
Orangeburg, SC (WOLO)-It looks like South Carolina State University is putting it's money where its mouth is. The university's foundation has pledged 1 million dollars to the institution to maximize recruitment and retention efforts for the upcoming academic year.
Parents of Florence Toddler Charged in Death
FLORENCE, S.C. (AP) _ The parents of a Florence toddler who died earlier this year after being left in a hot car have been arrested and charged with neglect.
Childs approved for post at McCormick school
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Former state education superintendent Meka Childs has been approved for a new position at the state's residential school for troubled youth.
