Haleys report earning more than $280,000 in 2013
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley and her husband reported earning more than $282,000 in her third year as the state's CEO.
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Acting VA Secretary Gibson visits Dorn Center
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Veterans Affairs Acting Secretary Sloan Gibson says the Dorn VA Medical Center in Columbia has cut wait times for new veteran patients from about 77 to 53 days with an outreach program and extended clinic hours.
6 Dead in Texas Shooting; Suspect Surrenders After Standoff
A Texas man went to the home where his relatives were staying on Wednesday and opened fire – killing six people, including four children.
Richland County holds second meeting on sanitary sewer project
The construction of a new sanitary sewer system in lower Richland County is backing up a bit... with your comments.
Panel maintains pay for interim Winthrop leader
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A state panel has decided Winthrop University's interim president should continue to receive her current salary.
SC Police Say NC Woman Faked Disappearance
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) _ North Myrtle Beach police say a missing North Carolina woman faked her disappearance to avoid going to court on criminal charges.
Secretary of Veterans Affairs at Dorn VA
Nearly five months after the fallout felt across the country, Secretary of Veterans Affairs Tours the Dorn VA Medical Center.
House Speaker Bobby Harrell Speaks out on SC Supreme Court Ruling
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-Speaker Of The House Bobby Harrell is speaking out about today's ruling. Harrell says quote: “As the circuit court ruling stated, after more than a year of investigations the attorney general was still pursuing this case even though he could not point to a single shred of evidence of criminal wrongdoing.
SC Supreme Court Reverses Lower Court's Decision
The South Carolina Supreme Court has reversed a ruling by a lower court in the investigation of alleged ethics violations involving House Speaker Bobby Harrell.
Suspected Cold Case Killer in Custody...for Different Crime
Widow April Randolph knows the man whom police believe killed her husband is in jail. However, the suspects is not in jail for murdering April's husband, and that's a problem.
IG Report: SC State diverting money to foundations
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's inspector general says financially struggling South Carolina State University should stop diverting millions of dollars to school foundations.
Gas Prices Fall slightly after Holiday
-Gas prices have fallen slightly after the July 4th holiday. Midland drivers are paying an average of $3.36 a gallon, that's still among the lowest prices in the nation.
SC State Fiscal Status Faces Continued Criticism
South Carolina's inspector general says financially struggling South Carolina State University should stop diverting millions of dollars to school foundations.
Officials: 'Fan the Heat' Project 'Vital'
The West Columbia Police Department is kicking off the 2014 “Fan the Heat” project for the citizens of the city, and the Department want your help in continuing to provide a critical need during summer months.
SC deputies wait tables, benefit Special Olympics
ELGIN, S.C. (AP) — Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott is taking part in a fundraiser to benefit Special Olympics South Carolina.
SC Attorney General's Office warns of scam
The South Carolina Attorney General's office doesn't want you to get duped by a scam that has already affected people in at least seven states.
Haley's veto on library trespass bill could stand
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley's veto of a bill intended to help South Carolina's public libraries keep disrupters out may stand because of a timing issue.
Zais names ex-deputy to John de la Howe School
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — State Education Superintendent Mick Zais has appointed his former deputy who lost in last month's primary to a new position overseeing South Carolina's public residential school for troubled teens.
Ex-SC police officer accused of selling evidence
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A former Isle of Palms police officer has been arrested after authorities say she pawned and sold items from the department's evidence room.
Special Olympics Fundraiser
CiCi's pizza is teaming up with the South Carolina Special Olympics to encourage customers to put their month where their mouth is.
North Myrtle Beach Search For Missing Woman Continues
North Myrtle Beach, SC (AP)- Authorities in north myrtle beach are still looking for a missing North Carolina woman who was scheduled to be in court this week. 42-year-old Amy Arrington was reported missing Saturday. Her husband says she went into the ocean and wasn't seen again.
SC Mother Cited for Leaving Children Inside Car
ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities have cited a York mother after police say she left her three children in an unlocked car, despite leaving the air conditioning on and asking a friend to watch them.
Emergency Homeless Shelter Closes Doors
Columbia's emergency homeless shelter is now closed, but those involved with the pilot program say it was successful.
SC ordered to pay $98K in fees in immigration suit
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina has been ordered to pay legal fees to a group that sued the state over its immigration law.
Mayor Steve Benjamin leaves Law Firm
ABC Columbia News has confirmed Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin no longer works for Parker Poe Law Firm.
