Board approves new educator evaluation system
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Board of Education has approved an evaluation system that judges teachers partly by their students' performance.
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Campbell says he's excited to advance to runoff
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Mike Campbell says he's excited about being in the GOP runoff for lieutenant governor.
U.S.C. Building Evacuated, Hazmat Called In
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-A very dangerous afternoon for folks at USC's Swearingen Engineer Center. Hazmat had to be called in just before two-thirty... after a Hydrogen Chloride leak was discovered.
Prosecutor: No Charges in York Jail inmate Death
YORK, S.C. (AP) _ A prosecutor says no charges will be filed against York County jail personnel in the death of an inmate charged with killing his stepmother and neighbor last year.
SC Gov. Haley signs bill on Iran energy investment
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley has signed into law a bill that prohibits South Carolina from investing funds or contracting with international companies that have invested at least $20 million in Iran's energy sectors.
Richland County DSS leader leaving job
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Department of Social Services director for Richland County is leaving the job amid questions about two children's deaths.
Coroner: Shooting Victims Killed in Murder-Suicide
Richland County Coroner Gary Watts says the crime involving two people who died from gunshot wounds Friday morning, was the result of a murder-suicide.
Memorial being unveiled to youth executed in S C
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A memorial is being unveiled this weekend to a 14-year-old black South Carolina youth executed 70 years ago.
Man wanted for loaded gun found among toys in SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina police are looking for a man in connection to a loaded gun left in a children's toy aisle at a Target store.
Congaree National Park upgrading trail markings
HOPKINS, S.C. (AP) — Congaree National Park southeast of Columbia is working to improve the markings on more than 20 miles of trails.
Budget allows bed tax money for law enforcement
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's new state budget allows some money from motel room taxes to be used for more law enforcement during the Atlantic Beach Bikefest and other events in the Myrtle Beach area next May.
McKinney ends lieutenant governor's campaign
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Lieutenant governor candidate Pat McKinney is dropping out of the race, leaving Mike Campbell to advance to the GOP primary runoff.
Addressing Human Trafficking In South Carolina
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-Attorney General Alan Wilson has released a plan on how the state will address the problem of human trafficking.
No Lawmakers' Pay Increases Among Vetoes
Inside the State House, Governor Nikki Haley released a list of 76 vetoes, totaling more than $18.5 million, as part of the legislature's proposed $7 billion proposed budget for the coming year.
SC prosecutor releases human trafficking plan
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's top prosecutor has released a plan on how the state will address the problem of human trafficking.
Gov. Haley vetoes $18.5M from state budget
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley has vetoed $18.5 million from the Legislature's $7 billion spending plan for the coming year.
World Market recalling 250,000 glass bubble knobs
A World Market product could pose a hazard inside your home.
SC education board rejects biology standards
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The state board of education has rejected a proposal to change how biology is taught in South Carolina schools.
Tornado confirmed in Orangeburg County
ORAGNEBURG, S.C. (AP) — The National Weather Service has confirmed that a tornado touched down for a mile-and-a-half in Orangeburg County earlier this week.
Security concerns rising in Iraq
Iraqi troops are abandoning their posts in the wake of a surge by al-Qaida inspired insurgents rolling through northern Iraq.
Sen. Graham: Immigration reform is a must
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A day after soundly defeating six Republican challengers, U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham says he will try to push the GOP to solve hard problems like immigration.
SC Gov. Haley signs reading improvement law
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley has a signed into law a bill seeking to boost reading levels of South Carolina's students.
McMaster's runoff opponent to be unclear for days
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A day after the primary, Henry McMaster's opponent in the runoff to determine the Republican lieutenant governor nominee remains unclear.
SC Texting Ban In Effect
South Carolina is the 49th state to pass a no texting ban that is in effect immediately.
First Citizens Bank Merger
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-First Citizens Bank Of North Carolina is buying First Citizens Bank And Trust here in South Carolina.
