USC wins bid for land near Williams-Brice Stadium
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The University of South Carolina has won the battle for 300 acres of land near its football stadium, and says the land will be used for student activities.
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Sheheen ad claim on 4K refers to First Steps veto
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Sen. Vincent Sheheen's latest TV ad criticizes Gov. Nikki Haley's pre-election-year budget vetoes to public education and accuses her of vetoing 4-year-old kindergarten, though her campaign points out she actually signed legislation expanding the program.
Man Faces Weapons Counts After SC Toddler Killed
DENMARK, S.C. (AP) _ A Bamberg County man faces weapons and drug charges after a toddler was shot and killed at his home last weekend.
State Trooper Fired
olumbia, SC (WOLO)- A state trooper is off the job tonight...fired. Lance Corporal . S.M. Groubert was terminated by Public Safety Director Leroy Smith. According to the department on September Fourth Groubert fired shots at an unarmed man on during a traffic stop at a circle-k convenience store off Broad River Road.
SC's unemployment rate increases to 6.4 percent
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — State officials say South Carolina's unemployment rate rose again in August to 6.4 percent, putting South Carolina back above the national jobless rate.
SC gets $5 million in Affordable Care grants
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina is receiving almost $5 million under the federal Affordable Care Act to expand primary care health care centers in 17 communities.
CPD investigates bank robbery off Rosewood Dr.
The Columbia Police Department is investigating a bank robbery that took place Friday morning.
Man faces weapons counts after SC toddler killed
A Bamberg County man faces weapons and drug charges after a toddler was shot and killed at his home last weekend.
Legal authorities talk on Magna Carta, English law
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Two authorities on the British legal system are scheduled to speak in Columbia about the Magna Carta and England's justice system.
Tunnel-to-Towers 5K race, run honors the fallen
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Runners and walkers are hitting the street of the South Carolina capital to honor the nation's fallen military and first responders
Lugoff Fire Dept rescues 2 from flooded vehicle
Heavy rainfall is causing issues throughout the Midlands Friday morning.
3 Women Robbed at Gunpoint
The Columbia Police Department is investigating an armed robbery near USC'S campus.
SC pension fund's worth rises to $30 billion
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The director of the agency that invests South Carolina's pension portfolio says investments earned $4 billion last fiscal year, pushing the fund's worth to nearly $30 billion.
Update: Ripplemeyer Shooting Results In Death
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-Columbia police say a man shot outside the Northe Pointe Apartments has now died. The victim was pronounced dead this evening.
SC Airport Bomb-Sniffing Dog Dies in Handler's Car
GREER, S.C. (AP) _ A bomb-sniffing dog with the Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport police department has died after the air conditioning in her handler's car failed.
School Bus Accident Shuts Down Garners Ferry Rd.
A school bus accident shuts down part of Garners Ferry Rd.
SC Club for Growth backs Democrat for 1st time
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Club for Growth has endorsed the Democrat seeking to unseat Secretary of State Mark Hammond.
1 dead in shooting in Orangeburg
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Orangeburg police are investigating the death of a man who was found in a car outside a motel.
Child Swings Recalled
The Consumer Product Safety Commission is recalling Gungung child swings.
Winthrop picks firm to help select new president
Winthrop University has hired a consultant to help the school find a new president.
Sharpton to Speak at Benedict Alumni Banquet
Political activist and television host, the Reverend Al Sharpton is coming to Columbia.
Steve and Jerri Spurrier Participating in Brick Fundrasing Campaign
Steve and Jerri Spurrier are kicking off a new fundraising campaign at USC.
SC recalls Hurricane Hugo 25 years ago, new threat
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina emergency officials say the 25th anniversary of Hurricane Hugo should remind residents that the devastation from the state's worst storm in the last century could happen again.
Bill Cosby at Claflin University's funding gala
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Famed comedian, author and television star Bill Cosby is entertaining at Claflin University's annual gala as part of an effort to raise $1 million.
VA holds workshop on how-to for veteran benefits
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Columbia Regional Office of the Department of Veterans Affairs is holding a one-day workshop to help veterans enroll for and manage their claims and benefits.
