Breaking ground on outdoor athletic complex
Saluda Shoals Park is ready to break ground on an outdoor athletic complex and adventure course.
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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.
SC man charged with murder in Orangeburg stabbing
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — A 52-year-old man is dead and his 73-year-old roommate has been charged with murder after an apparent dispute at an Orangeburg home.
Pharmaceuticals plant opening in West Columbia
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A multi-million-dollar pharmaceuticals plant in Lexington County is officially opening.
South Carolina close to adopting texting ban
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A joint state House and Senate committee has reached a compromise on legislation which would ban on texting while driving in South Carolina.
Senators urging McConnell not to resign Thursday
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Senate Judiciary Chairman Larry Martin says he's urging Lt. Gov. Glenn McConnell to wait two weeks before resigning as South Carolina's No. 2 politician.
Crews: Worker injured overnight at West Columbia plant
A man is in the hospital after getting stuck in a piece of machinery while at work.
SC legislators pass bill panning powdered alcohol
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Legislature has passed a bill banning powdered alcohol in South Carolina.
New video shows Bergdahl's release
The Taliban have released a video showing the handover of American soldier Bowe Bergdahl in Afghanistan.
Bojangles' offering free afternoon drink
If you're in need an afternoon pick-me-up, then head over to Bojangles'.
New exhibit coming to SC State Museum
The South Carolina State Museum is ready to travel back in time.
Veteran's Daughter Upset with Dorn's Care of Father
As lawmakers in Washington scramble to find a solution to the veterans administration's problems. People across the country and in the Midlands are in need of care.
