SC voters return to polls for runoff contests
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Voters will return to the polls to pick their parties' choice to be South Carolina's education superintendent, while Republicans will also pick their lieutenant governor nominee.
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Documents sealed for now in Sheriff Metts case
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A federal judge has sealed the sworn statements that led to the indictment of Lexington County Sheriff James Metts.
Candidates in the Run Off Elections
The Run-Off election is just a few hours away and the candidates are not leaving anything to chance to get your vote to put them on the November Ballot.
SC Dept. Of Revenue Dir. Retiring
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-The director who took the helm of South Carolina's Department Of Revenue following a massive hacking is retiring again. Bill Blume's resignation takes effect July 18th.
Runoff Election Dos & Don'ts
A state elections spokesperson clears up what he calls common misconceptions about runoff elections, as South Carolina sees its first one in years wherein candidates from both the Republican and Democratic parties are represented.
Charleston Police Chief Says Officer Didn't Fire
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ Charleston's police chief says there is no evidence his officer fired a weapon at the apartment complex where a 19-year-old man died.
SC job fair for people on probation a success
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The state agency that supervises people on probation in South Carolina says a job fair it sponsored was a huge success.
Deputy-Son Duo Wins Tennis Gold
A local deputy and his son won gold in Tennis during the 2014 National Special Olympic Games in New Jersey.
Columbia Observes National HIV Testing Day
National Testing Day will be observed around the country this year June 24th, and Palmetto AIDS Life Support Services (PALSS) wants to make sure you know your status, for free.
Voters to pick GOP nominee for superintendent
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Molly Spearman and Sally Atwater finished the eight-way GOP race to be South Carolina's next education superintendent within 1,500 votes of each other. Voters return to the polls Tuesday to decide who will be the Republican choice in November.
Huckabee, Santorum in SC to help in GOP runoff
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Two potential presidential contenders for 2016 are campaigning in South Carolina to help Republicans seeking the state's No. 2 post.
Popular coffee provider giving another jolt to customers
A Starbucks latte could cost you more starting Tuesday.
Harrell raises SC judicial independence questions
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's attorney general is preparing to argue before the Supreme Court why he, and not a legislative ethics panel, has the singular authority to investigate charges against House Speaker Bobby Harrell.
SC Superintendant Run Off Race
In the week ahead voters get ready to head to the polls again for run off elections.
Kidnapped Woman Escapes
An Anderson County woman is resting at home after Sheriff's say she was kidnapped at gunpoint by a former boyfriend.
Two Drownings First Weekend of Summer
The first weekend of summer proved deadly after two people drowned in two unrelated incidents.
July 1 hearing set for Lexington Sheriff Metts
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's longest-serving sheriff is scheduled to appear next month in federal court on bribery charges.
Home Ownership Workshop
The city of Columbia held a workshop helping Midland residents turn American dream into reality.
SC State Museum opens robotic dinosaur exhibit
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Visitors to the South Carolina State Museum can now travel back 65 million years in time.
Man Crashes Motorcycle in Chase
A man is behind bars after Richland county deputies say he crashed his motorcycle fleeing traffic stop.
Correction: McGill-Special Election story
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — In a story June 19 about a special election, The Associated Press, relying on information from the state Election Commission, reported erroneously that candidates can file for the vacated Senate seat between July 4 and July 10. The 10-day filing period actually ends July 14.
Suspect in Childress Shooting: "What's the big deal?"
A judge Friday in federal court handed down the maximum punishment possible on a federal weapons charge, sentencing Michael Juan Smith to 10 years in federal prison.
SC Supreme Court: Public bodies don't need agendas
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The state Supreme Court has ruled that public bodies in South Carolina do not have to publish agendas before their regular meetings and they can add to the list of items discussed during the meetings.
Dinosaurs Invade The State Museum
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-It's time to roar! Prehistoric creatures have invaded The SC State Museum. Saturday the museum's new exhibit, "Dinosaurs: a bite out of time" opens.
Tuition to increase 3 percent at University of SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — University of South Carolina trustees are raising tuition rates by 3 percent next fall to help fund pay raises, retirement benefits and health care costs.
