Charges dropped against man in 2 Greenville deaths
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Charges have been dropped against a Greenville man accused of killing two men in 2012.
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Richland County pays $750,000 in beating
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Richland County is paying $750,000 to settle a lawsuit after the beating of a handcuffed, homeless inmate in the county jail.
Nationalities of Malaysia Flight MH17 Passengers Released
The nationalities of the passengers onboard Malaysia flight MH17 have been released.
Area Teen Accused Of Killing Local Student Goes Back Before Judge
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-A local teen, accused of killing a Dutch Fork High School student, outside of a Lexington fast-food restaurant... went back before a judge today.
Twelve Midlands bridges to be repaired
A dozen Midlands bridges will be replaced by next summer.
Authorities Find Man who Escaped Pickens Jail
PICKENS, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say an anonymous tip helped them locate an inmate who escaped two weeks ago from the Pickens County jail.
Investigation to begin on downed Malaysian Airlines Plane
A Malaysia Airlines passenger plane went down Thursday in Eastern Ukraine near the Russian border with all 295 people on board believed to be dead, according to Ukrainian authorities.
Air Force: Charleston air base to lose 19 slots
JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The Air Force is cutting 19 positions at Joint Base Charleston as it reduces its major headquarters by about 3,400 jobs in a bid to save $1.6 billion.
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.
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.
