Haley's nominee to lead new Cabinet agency advances
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Senate committee has advanced Gov. Nikki Haley's choice to be South Carolina's first Department of Administration secretary.
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Shealy tells sister's story during domestic violence debate
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Senate's only woman told colleagues about her sister's 30-year struggle with an abusive husband as she tried to get senators to pass a bill with tougher sentences for domestic violence.
Senate panel advances plan to fire SC State trustees
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Senate panel has advanced a proposal to fire the trustees of financially troubled South Carolina State University, a day after the board put the school's embattled president on paid leave.
SC Woman Found Near Accident Scene May Have Frozen
LORIS, S.C. (AP) _ The Horry County deputy coroner says a woman whose body was found over the weekend not far from her wrecked car may have frozen to death.
UPDATE: Stabbing At Lower Richland High School
Richland County, (WOLO)- Richland County deputies have made an arrest in a recent stabbing at Lower Richland High School. Deputies have charged 19-year old Brandyn Goodson with attempted murder.
Officials Warn Drivers to be Mindful in Weather Conditions
A winter weather mix of snow and frozen rain makes for a wet and cautious commute across the Midlands Tuesday.
South Carolina closing 2nd minimum-security prison
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina is closing its second minimum-security prison in a year.
Update on travel delays in the Midlands
Travel could be tricky in the air and on the ground for the eastern half of the country.
SC man stole dead roommate's benefits for 22 years
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Fort Lawn man has been sentenced to federal prison for stealing his dead roommate's Social Security benefits.
Legislative panel gives go-ahead to Charleston Harbor plan
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A legislative panel has approved the State Ports Authority's plan for deepening the Charleston Harbor shipping channel, allowing the agency to use the $307 million set aside for the project.
Winter weather returns to South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Winter has returned to South Carolina, bringing snow and freezing rain causing many schools to cancel classes or open late.
SC man sentenced to nearly 9 years on weapons charges
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Lexington County man has been sentenced to nearly nine years in prison for possessing a gun involved in the shooting death of a child.
ESPN executive to speak at USC on football, brain injuries
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — An ESPN executive is speaking at the University of South Carolina about reporting on brain injuries among football players.
3 candidates vie in state House 63 GOP primary
FLORENCE, S.C. (AP) — Voters in Florence County are deciding which of three Republicans will replace former state Rep. Kris Crawford in Columbia.
Closings and Delayed Starts for Tuesday, February 24th
The following schools and businesses will be closed or opening late Tuesday.
Weather has road crews busy
The South Carolina Department of Transportation has been busy overnight, getting roads ready for a "mix" of precipitation Tuesday.
Columbia officials want local residents to take survey
The City of Columbia wants you to become more interactive.
Education reform panel hears from Riley, 2 superintendents
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Former South Carolina officials say the solution for fixing South Carolina's broken education system must include simplifying how schools are funded, staffing them with qualified teachers and improving facilities.
SC State trustees put president on administrative leave
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina State University trustees have voted to put President Thomas Elzey on administrative leave.
Changes Within The State's Prison System
Columbia, SC (WOLO)- The state's prison system is changing the way it handles inmates in solitary confinement.
SC Teacher Charged After 7 pounds of Marijuana Found
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ A Charleston County school teacher has been charged with possession with intent to distribute after authorities found seven pounds of marijuana in her home.
Education Task Force Holds First Meeting
The newly-formed education task force set the basis Monday for how to improve South Carolina's education system.
SC State trustees put president on administrative leave
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina State University trustees have voted to put President Thomas Elzey on administrative leave.
DHEC to meet on director following Kitzman's withdrawal
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Eleanor Kitzman is leaving her temporary job with South Carolina's public health and environmental control agency, a day after withdrawing from consideration to be its director.
Man shot to death in Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Police in Columbia are investigating the shooting death of a man after a fight involving the victim and a woman.
