Jobs Are Coming To Orangeburg
Orangeburg, SC (WOLO)-A british company is investing 12 million dollars in a new plant in Orangeburg. "The Times And Democrat" reports the investment by Sigmatex will bring fifty jobs within the next five years.
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SC man found guilty of murder in professor's death
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Richland County jury has found a 40-year-old Columbia man guilty in the stabbing death of a University of South Carolina professor.
British Company Creating 50 Jobs in Orangeburg
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) _ A British company is investing $12 million in a new plant in Orangeburg that is expected to create 50 jobs within five years.
SC sets up network to deal with Ebola
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina health officials are creating a statewide communications network to deal with Ebola and are working with U.S. Customs to make sure they know if any residents or visitors have recently traveled in West Africa.
Author Ron Rash speaks at USC Hollings Library
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Ron Rash, the author of the 2009 best-seller "Serena," is reading from his work and speaking with students at the University of South Carolina.
Patient Deemed Not an Ebola Risk After Visiting Midlands Hospital
A patient has been deemed not an Ebola risk after visiting Clarendon Memorial Hospital reportedly complaining of fever and muscle ache.
Calendar for a Cause
Columbia Police and Fire Departments position themselves for a good cause.
Suspect Wanted In Car Jacking
Richland Co. (WOLO)- Richland County deputies are looking for a suspect in a recent car jacking. Investigators say on October fourth... the man assaulted a 76 year old man on Old Manor Road and stole his car... a grey 1992 Honda Accord.
SC Officials: 16-Year-Old Killed in Hit-and-Run
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ The Greenville County Coroner's Office has identified the victim of a hit-and-run as 16-year-old Isaiah James McGuiness.
SC emergency officials hold earthquake drill
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The S.C. Emergency Management Division wants residents to prepare for a potential earthquake by taking part in a "Southeast Shakeout" drill.
Hank Hawes Found Guilty In 2011 Murder
Hank Hawes has been found guilty in the murder of USC professor Jennifer Wilson.
Slain USC professor's trial goes to jury
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A jury is deciding the fate of a 40-year-old man charged in the stabbing death of a University of South Carolina professor in her Columbia home.
DHEC and MUSC address Ebola concerns and Prep in SC
Officials with the Department of Health and Environmental Control joined doctors with the Medical University of South Carolina to discuss the state's plan to deal with Ebola.
Toyota recalls Lexuses in US for fuel leak risk
Toyota is recalling about 423,000 older-model Lexus luxury cars in the U.S. because a gasket can leak fuel and possibly cause a fire. The recall is among three global recalls that Toyota announced Wednesday totaling about 1.7 million vehicles.
CDC says 2nd nurse with Ebola was cleared to fly
A federal health official says the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention cleared a nurse who has Ebola to fly from Cleveland, Ohio, to Dallas.
Sen. Scott helping train vets for civilian jobs
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Tim Scott is launching an initiative he hopes will help veterans find work in the civilian world.
2nd gay marriage lawsuit filed in South Carolina
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A second federal lawsuit has been filed in South Carolina over same-sex marriage.
Fighter Jet Demo Comes to Columbia
ABC Columbia gets a first hand look at the new F-35 Lightening II.
Slain USC Professor's Trial Goes to Jury
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A jury is deciding the fate of a 40-year-old man charged in the stabbing death of a University of South Carolina professor in her Columbia home.
DHEC Prepares For Ebola
Columbia, SC (WOLO)- The Department Of Health And Environmental Control issued a public health order to create a statewide health preparedeness network... should the Ebola virus be found in South Carolina.
UPDATE: Residents Speak Out Over Proposed Quarry
Some Lexington County residents are speaking out against a proposed quarry in Batesburg-Leesville.
SC gubernatorial debate focuses on jobs, economy
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — In the first of two scheduled gubernatorial debates, South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley touted the tens of thousands of jobs her administration announced, while her challengers blasted her numbers as not real.
SC State still owes $6.5M on unpaid bills
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina State's president says the university still owes more than $6 million and needs more help from the state to move forward.
Second Health Care Worker tests positive for Ebola
A second health care worker at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital who provided care for Thomas Eric Duncan has tested positive for Ebola, the Texas Department of State Health Services announced.
Judge may hold hearing over SC same-sex marriage
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Attorneys have until next week to file motions in a lawsuit playing a key role in South Carolina's debate over the issuance of same-sex marriage licenses.
