Political newcomer opposing Loftis for treasurer
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Treasurer Curtis Loftis is seeking a second term against a political newcomer who jumped into the race to give voters an option.
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Summer Concert Series
The capitol city is hitting a high note with a summer long concert series.
Pharmacist Accused of Attacking Customer
Richland county deputies have arrested a man accused of sexually assaulting a customer.
Gov. Jindal headlines GOP's Silver Elephant dinner
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal is praising Gov. Nikki Haley for leading South Carolina as an exemplary model of conservative principles at work.
26,000 absentee ballots cast in SC primaries
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina election officials say more than 26,000 votes have been cast in next week's primaries.
SC Primary Absentee Ballots
The SC Primary is just a few days away and voters are already making their vote count in record numbers.
Columbia Police Identify Vista Shooting Suspect
Columbia Police say they have identified Nicholas Maurice Dickerson as the suspect in last weekend's shooting incident in the Vista.
Gov. Jindal headlines GOP's Silver Elephant dinner
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal will headline this year's Silver Elephant Celebration for the South Carolina Republican Party.
Tips To Tackle Traffic
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-According to a report from gps device maker Tomtom, in 2013, Americans on average spent more than 20 additional hours in traffic, losing two-and-a-half work days, crawling on the road.
Man Mowing Lawn Struck and Killed by Pickup Truck
EFFINGHAM, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say a drunken driver has hit and killed a man mowing his lawn in Florence County.
Sen. Scott hears veterans concerns traveling SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina U.S. Sen. Tim Scott is traveling across the state to hear veterans' concerns about VA health care.
Fmr. Gang Leader Tells Story, Makes Movie
A former gang leader sat down with ABC Columbia News to talk about his life in gangs and a movie he just produced about gangs in South Carolina.
8 WWII vets from SC to be given French award
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Eight veterans from South Carolina are receiving the highest award given by France for their service during World War II.
4 GOP lieutenant governor candidates debate in SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The four Republicans who want to become South Carolina's last elected lieutenant governor all gave their vision on how they can help seniors during a debate in Columbia.
Sen. Scott traveling SC to hear veteran concerns
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Tim Scott is traveling around South Carolina and listening to veterans' concerns about health care services.
Richland County deputy accused of threatening men in park
LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - A Richland County Sheriff's deputy is arrested after an incident at Saluda Shoals Park. It was reported early last month. On May 2nd, two men say they were walking along the river when they noticed…
8-year-old dies in Clarendon County crash
An accident takes a deadly turn in Clarendon County.
McConnell: I won't leave the state in a crisis
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Democratic Sen. Yancey McGill could be South Carolina's next lieutenant governor.
Taking On Gangs In The Midlands
Richland County, SC (WOLO)-Columbia Police and Richland County Deputies are teaming up to take on gangs in the midlands.
South Carolina House passes ethics reform bill
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's state House has passed an ethics reform bill that no longer includes an independent oversight committee.
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.
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.
