SC health care provider to increase hours, leading to enrollment deadline
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and BlueChoice Health Plan of South Carolina have announced they will increase hours at their retail centers and phone lines.
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CSX repairs to cause detours, road closures
CSX is going to close some railroad crossings in Columbia and Gaston.
Man shot to death in Lexington County
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Lexington County sheriff's deputies are investigating a man's shooting death near West Columbia.
Gov. Haley asks agencies to step up collection efforts
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley wants South Carolina's agencies to step up collections on the hundreds of millions of dollars owed in unpaid fees, fines, taxes and tuition.
Home Invasion In Chapin
Chapin, SC (WOLO)- Chapin Police are looking for a suspect in a recent *home invasion*. Friday night.... investigators say a man entered a home through a rear door where he was confronted by the homeowner.
Charleston Corps District Gets Almost $30M in Obama Budget
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ The Charleston District of the Army Corps of Engineers would receive almost $30 million for civil works projects under President Barack Obama's proposed budget.
Sen. Graham Says He's Prepared to be President
Senator Lindsey Graham is officially exploring the road to the White House for 2016.
Deaths of 2 young women spur proposals on waterway safety
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The parents of two young women killed in boating accidents last year are looking to South Carolina lawmakers to improve water safety.
Discount on oil change if you choose to donate
Harvest Hope Food Bank is teaming up with Jiffy Lube this month to help struggling families in South Carolina, and you get a deal out of it too.
Authorities cancel Amber Alert for missing SC teen
Authorities have canceled the amber alert for a missing Chesterfield County teen.
South Carolina's 'front porches' getting spruced up
South Carolina's welcome centers are getting spruced up.
Lexington County Deadly Shooting
Lexington County Sheriff's continue to investigate a deadly Sunday morning shooting.
Body of Missing Man Discovered
the body of a man missing for several days is discovered in a small body of water.
Haley Pushes for Collection Debt
Governor Nikki Haley want stricter measures put in place to collect citizens delinquent bills.
Grinding of the Greens: Locations
It's that time of year, time to take down the Christmas Tree. Now you can drop off your tree at several "Grinding of the Green" locations.
Mother and boyfriend charged with killing 3-year-old
NEWBERRY, S.C. (AP) — Newberry County authorities have charged a mother and her live-in boyfriend with killing her 3-year-old son.
Haley, lawmakers fight court ruling on education
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Attorneys for Gov. Nikki Haley and the Legislature want the state Supreme Court to reconsider its ruling that lawmakers have failed South Carolina's poor, rural children.
Local Law Enforcement Agencies Plan to Increase Patrols For New Years
While a lot of people are heading out to celebrate the start of the new year, law enforcement across the state will be out in full force in an effort to keep the roads safe.
A Lizard's Thicket New Year
Columbia, SC (WOLO)- Workers at lizard's thicket will be busy tomorrow. They'll serve up thousands of collard greens, black eyed peas and pork chops on new year's day.
Amateur SC gold miner dies among toxic chemicals
LAURENS, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say the body of an amateur gold miner was found in a Laurens County home among toxic chemicals that could be explosive.
Police: 3-year-old boy dies from abuse in Newberry
NEWBERRY, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say the mother of a 3-year-old boy and her live-in boyfriend have been charged with homicide by child abuse after the toddler died from head injuries.
Watch the ball drop in Times Square on ABC Columbia
Close to a million people will be packing Times Square for the annual ball drop.
Famously Hot New Year's Celebration
If you're looking to spend New Year's Eve in Downtown Columbia, you may need to bundle up, but regardless, the celebration will still be Famously Hot.
List of area cab companies for NYE
If you plan on drinking, be sure to have a way home - whether it's a designated driver or cab service.
Homeless man shot to death in Columbia suburb
FOREST ACRES, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a homeless man has been shot to death on a road in a Columbia suburb.
