Gay marriages start in South Carolina
A South Carolina court has issued a marriage license to a same-sex couple despite the state's constitutional ban against the practice and the attorney general's pledge to defend it.
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SC reports 1st flu death of season in Midlands
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Health officials say South Carolina has had its first death of this flu season.
Gay marriage supporters rally at SC Statehouse
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Groups that want gay marriage in South Carolina as soon as possible are making their case at the Statehouse.
SC State Fair Opens it's 12 day run
The South Carolina State Fair opens Wednesday for a 12 day run. This will be the nation's first 12 Day Pink Fair.
Federal judge wants briefs in SC gay marriage case
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A federal judge is asking lawyers for a couple who wants South Carolina to recognize their same-sex marriage and state attorneys to submit briefs after a federal appeals court ruling appeared to clear the way for gay marriage in the state.
South Carolina SAT scores up
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina high school seniors averaged higher scores on the SAT college admissions test for the second year in a row.
National FBI Director in Columbia
From Counter Terrorism to Cyber Security, the National FBI Director comes to Columbia to talk safety.
NC Motorcyclist Killed in Crash Near SC Line
GAFFNEY, S.C. (AP) _ The S.C. Highway Patrol says a motorcyclist from North Carolina was killed in a wreck on Interstate 85 near the state line.
Enterovirus Reported at Lexington-Richland 5
Lexington-Richland 5 officials notified parents this week that a student, at CrossRoads Middle School, has Enterovirus. It is not confirmed if it's the EV-68 strand.
Domestic violence observance held at SC Statehouse
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina is remembering people killed in domestic violence with a ceremony at the Statehouse.
Columbia firefighter charged with sex with minor
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Columbia fireman has been arrested and accused criminal sexual conduct with a minor.
2 die in motorcycle crash in Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Two people have died in a motorcycle crash in Columbia.
Warrants released in SC case where 5 kids killed
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Search warrants say a man charged with killing his five children in South Carolina bought items used to destroy and dispose of human remains at a Wal-Mart.
Gay marriage fight not over in South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson says he will keep fighting to uphold the state's constitutional ban on gay marriage.
Naming Columbia's Baseball Team
The name our team contest has generated more than 12 hundred suggestions as the Capitol city gets closer to playing ball.
3 Boaters Rescued in Beaufort County
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) _ Three men have been rescued after their boat's motor stopped while the men were fishing offshore in Beaufort County.
Orangeburg man wins defamation lawsuit
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — A former Orangeburg nursing home employee has won a defamation lawsuit against his former employer.
Gay marriage not immediately likely in SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A gay rights group says gay marriages are unlikely to start immediately in South Carolina despite a decision by the U.S. Supreme Court not to hear an appeal of a ruling allowing same-sex marriage by a federal appeals court with jurisdiction over the state.
USC Professor Expects Same-Sex Marriages in S.C. Soon
ABC Columbia sat down with a University of South Carolina Political Science professor to talk about same-sex marriage in the state.
Lee Co. schools cancel homecoming after 2 deaths
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Officials haven't said when homecoming activities will be held at Lee County Schools after being canceled because of deaths of two Bishopville teens and the arrest of eight.
Columbia hold parade for Fire Prevention Week
Firefighters in Columbia want to help prevent disaster from striking your home.
Shaw jets to make airstrikes in Iraq, Syria
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — The commander of the 20th Fighter Wing says one squadron of F-16 fighter jets from Shaw Air Force Base in Sumter will join in airstrikes in Iraq and Syria.
SC State Fair goes pink for breast cancer
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — There's a lot more than just rides, food and fun happening at this year's South Carolina State Fair.
Preston College Celebrates 75 Years
It's been more than 7 decades in the making and this weekend current and former students helped celebrate 75 years.
Inmate wants Social Media Access
(WOLO) CHARLESTON,S.C., -- A South Carolina man serving a 30-year prison sentence for manslaughter wants inmates to have access to Facebook and other social media sites. The Post and Courier of Charleston reports Frenchis Abraham is looking online for supporters…
