Health community gives stern warning about sun-kissed look
A stern new government warning about exposure to the sun is out.
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Registration underway for After-School Program in Columbia
As you get your little ones ready to head back to the classroom in the coming weeks, also keep in mind what they're doing after school.
$1.6M ruling goes against Richland County sheriff
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — A Lexington County jury has awarded a woman $1.6 million after she sued Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott over her investigation and arrest in an estate dispute three years ago.
Florence Police Officer Kills Robbery Suspect
FLORENCE, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say a Florence police officer has shot and killed a man who had just robbed a gas station.
Police Chase Ends In Crash
Richland County, SC (WOLO)-Richland County Deputies say a suspect crashed into a tree in an attempt to evade capture.
Richland County Deputy Facing Charges
Richland County, SC (WOLO)- A Richland County deputy is facing charges tonight... stemming from an accident that happened this past Friday. A spokesperson for the highway patrol says Corporal Ken Proffitt ran a red light in his patrol car and caused a wreck that injured a woman.
The Blowfish Will Get a New Home
The Columbia Blowfish are moving to Lexington County.
Richland sheriff's deputy charged in wreck
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Richland County sheriff's deputy has been charged with running a red light and causing a wreck in Columbia that injured a woman.
Columbia holds meetings to discuss biking, walking
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Columbia is holding a series of meetings to get the public's input on plans to improve the city's transit needs.
Closed hazardous waste landfill to get new manager
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A closed hazardous waste landfill near Lake Marion will soon have a new manager.
Water main break prompting boil water advisory in Richland County
Some residents in Richland County are having issues with their water, thanks to an eight-inch water main break.
Boil water advisory for some West Columbia residents
A broken water line is causing some issues in the City of West Columbia.
Coroner: Grandfather was drunk in Sumter wreck
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a 65-year-old man was extremely intoxicated when he crashed his car in Sumter, killing himself and his 7-year-old grandson.
Citations Issued For Allegedly Serving Alcohol To Minors
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-Several North Columbia convenience stores have been cited for allegedly providing alcohol to minors. Columbia police along with S.L.E.D. conducted undercover operations over the weekend at half a dozen stores along North Main Street, Monticello, Farrow and Fairfield Roads.
Man's Body Found by Railroad Tracks in Spartanburg
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) _ Officials are investigating the death of a man whose body was found beside railroad tracks in Spartanburg.
40 Irmo Fires Believed to be Arson
An investigation is ongoing into over 40 fires, in Irmo, believed to be arson.
40 brush fires reported in Irmo in 5 hours
IRMO, S.C. (AP) — Authorities in a Columbia suburb say they are looking for an arsonist after firefighters fought more than 40 brush fires in one afternoon.
SC will keep fighting for gay marriage ban
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina will continue to defend itself against a lawsuit over its ban on gay marriage despite a decision by a federal appeals court with jurisdiction over the state that a similar gay marriage ban in Virginia is unconstitutional.
Employers to Receive Most Insurance Rebates, Not Employees
While it may be exciting to anticipate an insurance rebate due to the Affordable Care Act, insurance officials say most citizens won't actually see any of that money.
Heat advisory posted for parts of South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for much of eastern South Carolina.
USC, McNair research center celebrate new home
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The McNair Center for Aerospace Innovation and Research at the University of South Carolina is celebrating its new home near the campus in Columbia.
2 killed, 6 hurt in Sumter County crash
An accident in Sumter County has taken two lives and sent six others to the hospital.
Compromise reached on veterans' health program
House and Senate negotiators have agreed on a compromise plan to fix a veterans' health program scandalized by long patient wait times and falsified records.
Nightclub owner accused of killing patron
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — A retired New York corrections officer is accused of killing a man at the Orangeburg nightclub he owned.
SC State President optimistic after turbulence
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Thomas Elzey knew he was facing a challenge when he became president of South Carolina State University a year ago. He didn't realize how big a challenge.
