West Columbia to Take on Strong Mayor Vote
Tuesday, September 20, voters in West Columbia will head to the polls for the first time ever to decide if they prefer a strong mayor form of government...or not.
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Democratic Governors releases ad critical of Haley
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Democratic Governors Association's first TV ad of 2014 in South Carolina criticizes Gov. Nikki Haley's child welfare agency.
SC Supreme Court: Autopsy reports are not public
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Supreme Court has ruled that autopsy reports are not public records.
Kershaw Residents Fight Gun Ordinance
Dozens of Kershaw County Residents stand their ground on proposed gun ordinance.
S.C. State Board of Trustees to meet Friday
The South Carolina State University Board of Trustees will meet again Friday.
Date Set For D.S.S. Oversight Hearing.
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-New out of the state house tonight... a Department of Social Services subcommittee oversight hearing was announced today.
Beaufort Reviewing Proposed New Carriage Rules
BEAUFORT, S.C. (AP) _ Beaufort is considering new rules for carriage tours, in part, because of concerns about the health of horses.
Police: Kidnapping Connected to Mexican Drug Operation
The FBI released the names and pictures of the three suspects they say are responsible for kidnapping a 23-year-old St. Matthews man.
2 women get 30 years in SC fire chief killing
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Two of three women charged in the stabbing death of Branchville Fire Chief Alan Oakley have been sentenced to 30 years in prison.
Petition hopeful submits signatures to face Scott
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Mount Pleasant businesswoman has submitted signatures to run as a petition challenger to U.S. Sen. Tim Scott.
Registration open for Columbia sports clinics
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — School will be open soon, and the City of Columbia is holding a few clinics to help some student-athletes brush up on their skills.
4 arrested in Richland County shooting death
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Richland County sheriff's deputies say four people have been arrested and charged in the shooting death of a man earlier this year.
Fisher wins run-off for Lexington County coroner
Lexington County is welcoming a new leader to office.
Ravenel presents signatures for US Senate ballot
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Former South Carolina state treasurer Thomas Ravenel has presented signatures to get on the ballot as an independent running for Lindsey Graham's U.S. Senate seat.
Calhoun County town gets grant for drainage system
CAMERON, S.C. (AP) — The Calhoun County town of Cameron is getting help from the federal government to ease flooding.
S. Congaree Chief Still on Job for now
South Congaree Police Chief Josh Shumpert was placed on a 180 day corrective action plan by town council Tuesday. We still don't have an answer as to why the council reportedly tried to fire Shumpert on Monday.
Cost to Play Ball
Columbia City Council members change language in the venue licensing agreement to put cap on Bull street Project.
SC Man Gets Life for Killing Wife and Granddaughter
YORK, S.C. (AP) _ A 68-year-old man who shot and killed his 9-year-old granddaughter and bedridden wife because he didn't want them to live without him has been sentenced to life in prison.
Department Of Juvenile Justice Investigation Update
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-The Department of Juvenile Justice remains under investigation by Sled tonight following the death of a sixteen year old. Three employees have been suspended.
Carolina Coliseum Undergoes Renovations
The Carolina Coliseum is no longer as we've known it for the last 45 years.
10 dead in Moscow subway train derailment
Emergency officials say a rush-hour subway train derailment in Moscow has killed at least 10 people and injured 106, of whom 50 are in grave condition.
Voters to decide Lexington County coroner during special run-off
Residents in Lexington County will be voting for the second time this month.
Ministers to Become Police Chaplins
They've come from near and far. Thousands converging in Columbia to learn how to minister to Police during their time of need.
Magnolia Street Shooting Suspects Arrested
Columbia, SC (WOLO)- We now know the identity of the man shot and killed over the weekend, when deputies say two brothers fired into a crowd on magnolia street. Columbia Police have arrested Horace Watts and his younger brother Malik Davis. They were found around six o'clock tonight hiding in a bedroom in an apartment on Colleton Street.
Embattled Ravenel to Run for National Office
Former South Carolina Treasurer Thomas Ravenel presented to the state election commission more than the required 10,000 signatures on a petition to file for the office of the U.S. senate seat occupied by Lindsey Graham.
