Man leads SC police on 110 mph chase with 3 kids
CAMDEN, S.C. (AP) — Deputies say a 24-year-old South Carolina man led officers on a chase that reached 110 mph on Interstate 20 while three young children were in the car.
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New laws grow craft breweries, allow CBD oil
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Bills becoming law in the Legislature's final days include those that allow epileptic patients to legally possess oil derived from marijuana, grow South Carolina's craft brewery business, and make barbecue the state's official picnic food.
Irmo Community Park Reopens
The Irmo Community Park is back open following a tragic accident Sunday.
SC Deputies Say an 87-Year-Old Purposely Rams Building
ANDERSON, S.C. (AP) -- Anderson County deputies say they are looking for an 87-year-old man they say intentionally rammed his truck into a restaurant and then drove away.
Camden accountant convicted of stealing $500K
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A former accountant from Camden has been convicted of stealing more than half a million dollars from a client's estate and using the money to buy luxury goods for himself.
Suspect Arrested After High Speed Chase
Kershaw County Sheriff Jim Matthews says they've arrested a convicted felon for leading deputies on a high speed chase with three small children in the car.
3rd NC man arrested in death of Aynor man
CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — A third man has been arrested in the death of an Aynor man who was found in his burning home last month.
3rd NC man arrested in death of Aynor man
CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — A third man has been arrested in the death of an Aynor man who was found in his burning home last month.
SC man gets 60 years in prison in woman's death
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A former Richland County jail officer has been sentenced to 60 years in prison for killing his pregnant fiancee and setting her body on fire.
USC holds boot camp for musicians on business ties
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Musicians are coming to the University of South Carolina to attend a special boot camp that will teach them how to use spreadsheets.
Breaking ground on outdoor athletic complex
Saluda Shoals Park is ready to break ground on an outdoor athletic complex and adventure course.
Former prosecutor set to release report on GM's delayed car recall
A former federal prosecutor is set to release his findings in an investigation of why it took so long for General Motors to order a recall of small cars with faulty ignition switches.
One dead after moped vs tractor trailer accident
The South Carolina Highway Patrol is trying to piece together what caused a deadly accident in Newberry County.
Bachmann backs Few for SC schools superintendent
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Former Republican presidential candidate and Minnesota Rep. Michelle Bachmann has endorsed Sheri Few for South Carolina schools superintendent.
Legislature approves budget compromise for 2014-15
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Legislature's compromise on its budget plan for 2014-15 would expand full-day 4-year-old kindergarten, maintain aid to local governments and provide state workers a 2 percent pay raise.
South Carolina ethics reform compromise reached
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Efforts to create an independent investigatory ethics commission have been scrapped by South Carolina lawmakers.
Nephron Pharmacueticals Invests Millions in SC
New Pharmaceutical Company opens shop in Lexington County.
Mother, 9-Year-Old Son Die in Summerville Fire
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say a fire has killed a mother and her 9-year-old son in Summerville.
Sumter Shooting Suspect Wanted
Sumter, SC (WOLO)-Sumter authorities remain on the lookout for 17-year-old Dominik Dingle... seen in this surveillance video firing off shots at a passing s-u-v.
Statewide Texting Ban
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-Lawmakers have passed a statewide ban on texting while driving.
Courson resigns his position as SC Senate leader
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Sen. John Courson has resigned his position as leader of the South Carolina Senate, saying he will not be forced to become lieutenant governor.
South Carolina passes statewide texting ban
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina lawmakers have overwhelmingly passed a statewide ban on texting while driving.
Vote on Charleston School of Law sale delayed
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A for-profit company that wants to buy the Charleston School of Law will wait before it asks the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education to approve the sale.
Sen. John Courson Explains Abrupt Resignation
Republican state senator John Courson says he feels he was forced to resign his position as president pro tempore. This, after hearing that personal friend and current Lt. Governor Glen McConnell, is expected to step down later this week.
DSS hearings to go on despite Koller's resignation
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Members of a Senate panel investigating South Carolina's child welfare agency say their work is not over, even though the agency's director has stepped down.
