Suspect in Childress Shooting: "What's the big deal?"
A judge Friday in federal court handed down the maximum punishment possible on a federal weapons charge, sentencing Michael Juan Smith to 10 years in federal prison.
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SC Supreme Court: Public bodies don't need agendas
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The state Supreme Court has ruled that public bodies in South Carolina do not have to publish agendas before their regular meetings and they can add to the list of items discussed during the meetings.
Dinosaurs Invade The State Museum
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-It's time to roar! Prehistoric creatures have invaded The SC State Museum. Saturday the museum's new exhibit, "Dinosaurs: a bite out of time" opens.
Tuition to increase 3 percent at University of SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — University of South Carolina trustees are raising tuition rates by 3 percent next fall to help fund pay raises, retirement benefits and health care costs.
SC State On Probation
Orangeburg, SC (WOLO)- On now to the big news out of South Carolina State University. School officials announcing they're on probation.
New $13 million Training Center in Sumter Underway
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) _ Work has begun on a $13 million renovation of the Advanced Manufacturing Technology Training Center at Coastal Carolina Technical College in Sumter.
Atwater Facing Lawsuit in Colleton Co., Calls for SLED investigation
The lawsuit filed by the McDougall Lawfirm alleges that in December of last year Atwater shoved a student with special needs at Hendersonville Elementary School.
Legislature overrides Haley's veto of First Steps
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina agency tasked with boosting children's chances for success will continue with recommended reforms after the Legislature overrode Gov. Nikki Haley's veto.
Accused SC shooter gets 10 years on federal charge
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A man accused of shooting and wounding a University of South Carolina student has been sentenced on a federal weapons charge.
New $13 million training center in Sumter underway
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — Work has begun on a $13 million renovation of the Advanced Manufacturing Technology Training Center at Coastal Carolina Technical College in Sumter.
SC unemployment remains at 5.3 percent in May
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's unemployment rate held steady during the last month.
Designers: Orangeburg needs to draw folks downtown
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Supermarkets, full-service restaurants and boutiques are among the businesses that could again draw people to downtown Orangeburg.
South Carolina State placed on probation
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina State University's accreditation status has been downgraded.
Class graduates from SC Criminal Justice Academy
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The director of South Carolina's probation department is set to address the newest class of graduates from the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy.
SC Lt. Gov candidate getting campaign support in Upstate
GREENVILLE, S.C. (WOLO) - One of the candidates running for Lt. governor is getting some help from a former presidential candidate. Senator Rick Santorum will endorse and campaign with Henry McMaster next week in the Upstate. On Monday, they're scheduled…
Missing Woman Bled to Death from Stabbing
Lexington County authorities say a missing woman who was found murdered bled to death after being stabbed in the chest.
Democratic school superintendent candidates debate
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The two Democratic candidates in a runoff for their party's nomination to lead South Carolina's schools debated without ever talking about marijuana.
Ethics reform bill dies on last day of SC session
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A bill resulting from a two-year effort to strengthen South Carolina's ethics laws is officially dead.
Outside Vet Needed for Beaufort Horses
BEAUFORT, S.C. (AP) _ A tourism commission in Beaufort is recommending an independent veterinarian check on carriage horses that work in the city.
SC State University placed on probation
SC State University is being placed on Probation. According to a release from University President Thomas J. Elzey, probationary status is more critical than the previous “Warning” status.
SC Hero Receives Medal of Honor
24-year-old midlands man and USC Student, Kyle Carpenter, receives nation's highest military honor at the White House.
Five Points Shooting Suspect to be in Federal Court
A sentencing hearing will be held Friday for Michael Juan Smith. Smith is accused in the Five Points shooting of USC student Martha Childress.
Red White&Boom: Lake Murray Country Events
Lake Murray country has a patriotic round of celebrations this July 4th holiday. Red, White and Boom encompasses a list of events kicking off in June.
SC father, son charged with killing mother
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a father and his adult son have been charged with killing the son's mother, then reporting her missing a week later while her body was still in their garage.
4 Upstate bridges funded with new SC money
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A bridge in Oconee County and three in Pickens County will be the first rebuilt in South Carolina using new money approved this year by the General Assembly.
