Columbia to discuss Mental Health development
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The City of Columbia is holding a meeting to talk about what will happen with downtown property formerly belonging to the South Carolina Department of Mental Health.
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National park visitors mean $80 million to SC
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A new report finds that visitors to national parks in South Carolina spent almost $80 million and the parks supported 1,100 jobs last year.
Jewelry Store Robbery Arrests
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-The mystery over who stole diamonds worth more than 100-thousand dollars from a local jewelry store... may be over. Robert Weathers and Robin Nelson were arrested after a tip led Baltimore County police officers to a hotel in Catonsville, Maryland.
Ex-Destiny's Child Member Arrested in SC
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) _ A former member of the R&B group Destiny's Child has been arrested in Myrtle Beach.
Construction on Bull St. Development to Start This Year
The Bull Street Commission met Monday to discuss plans for the development project to be known as Columbia Common.
1 dead after Newberry block party shooting
NEWBERRY, S.C. (AP) — Deputies are investigating a shooting that left one person dead and another wounded in Newberry County.
Students look to improve local living conditions
The Capital City is welcoming more than 100 students from across the country.
Man shot to death at Orangeburg nightclub
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Authorities have released the name of a man they say was shot to death at a nightclub in Orangeburg County.
Legendary Actor Dies
Legendary actor, James Garner is dead at the age of 86.
Nonprofit brings attention to 1st American capital
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The English settlement of Jamestown, Virginia, may be dubbed America's birthplace, but North America's first colonial capital was actually established four decades earlier — and 400 miles away — in South Carolina.
SC parents say they had no money to feed baby
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Two Richland County parents who told authorities they couldn't afford milk for their 2-month-old are charged with unlawful conduct toward a child.
SC Army Guard engineer unit back from Afghanistan
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — About 150 South Carolina Army National Guard engineers are returning home after a yearlong deployment in Afghanistan.
Father and Son Share Graduation Joy
One local father and son share a rare bonding experience.
Saving Eliza
A fundraiser is held to help an area family save the life of their 4 year old daughter.
Investigation into Dead Body Continues
There are more questions than answers surrounding a body discovered inside parked car.
SC Dems share food, politics in new headquarters
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — Politics and prose are on the agenda as South Carolina's Democrats celebrate the opening of Sumter County's new party headquarters.
SC restaurateur Dukes named to Army civilian post
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The founder of South Carolina's Honor Flight organization, Bill Dukes, has been named a civilian liaison to the Army.
SC artist Jim Harrison honored at Statehouse
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina artist Jim Harrison is being honored for his work.
SC jobless figure unchanged for 3rd straight month
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's unemployment rate has remained unchanged for the third month in a row.
Ft. Jackson Commanding General Promoted
Fort Jackson's Commanding General has been promoted to the rank of Major General.
Area Parents Charged With Unlawful Neglect
Richland County. (WOLO)-Two local parents are charged with neglect after authorities say they admitted to giving their two-and-a-half month old baby only water for five days.
Cuts, Furloughs Part of SC State Budget
A battle to balance the budget ensued at South Carolina State University.
21 Arrested in Coastal Drug Sweep
PAWLEYS ISLAND, S.C. (AP) _ A yearlong investigation by federal, state and local agencies into heroin sales on the South Carolina coast has resulted in 21 arrests.
Regulators to discuss Oconee Nuclear Station crack
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Federal regulators have scheduled a meeting to discuss a radioactive water leak that led to the shutdown of a South Carolina nuclear reactor.
Boil water advisory for some West Columbia residents
A broken water line is causing issues for some residents in West Columbia.
