CPD Names Second in Command
Columbia Police Chief William "Skip" Holbrook announces three significant promotions at police headquarters as part of his 90-day restructuring of the Department.
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SC senators remove pay raise to themselves
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina senators have removed a pay raise for lawmakers from their budget plan and given the money to local governments instead.
BREAKING NEWS: Dr. Percy Mack to Retire
ABC Columbia News has learned Dr. Percy Mack, Richland School District One Superintendent, will announce his plans to retire.
South Carolina State announces worker layoffs
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina State University says it will lay off nearly 90 part-time and temporary workers as the school attempts to cut spending and balance its budget.
SC measure would allow card games, dice in clubs
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina House has advanced a measure to overturn an 1802 antigambling bill by allowing card games and dice in social clubs and homes.
Governor Haley Makes DSS Changes
More than 50 child deaths investigated by SLED have reportedly involved DSS and now the Governor is implementing some changes.
Meth Arrest In Pelion
Pelion, SC (WOLO)- Lexington deputies have arrested a Pelion woman they say was operating a meth lab in her home. investigators say 38 year old Jamie Greenlee was arrested Monday after deputies found the lab inside her Pelion road home.
Senate to disapprove of college books in budget
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina senators have voted to punish two public colleges for assigning gay-themed books by forcing them to spend money on teaching the nation's founding documents.
Gov. Haley touts DSS improvement plan for 1 county
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley says the S.C. Department of Social Services is hiring 20 caseworkers to improve child welfare services in Richland County. The plan's release follows questions surrounding children's deaths.
Ex-Greenwood deputy charged with embezzlement
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Attorney General Alan Wilson says a former Greenwood County sheriff's deputy has been indicted on a charge of taking more than $10,000 from the sheriff's department.
Prosecutor: Multipronged challenge in speaker case
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's top prosecutor is pursuing a variety of challenges to a judge's dismissal of corruption allegations against House Speaker Bobby Harrell.
Officials: Midlands Snake Bite No Cause for Concern
South Carolina Department of Natural Resources officials say venomous bites from copperhead snakes are 'very rare' and people in the Midlands should not be overly concerned.
Haley Implements Plan to Revamp Richland Co. DSS
Governor Nikki Haley says her office is tackling the issues facing the Department of Social Services, starting in Richland County.
Consumer Minute: Gas Prices Expected to drop by holiday
Gas prices are high right now, but according to GasBuddy.com gas prices will drop and soon. Crysty Vaughan tells us when the rising prices are expected to drop and by how much.
Budget plan extends private school choice program
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A one-year extension of South Carolina's first private school tuition program appears to be coasting through the budget process.
Barbara Walter's name attached to ABC News headquarters
ABC News is naming its headquarters in New York in honor of Barbara Walters.
Man shot to death, woman wounded in Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Police in Columbia are investigating the shooting death of a man and the wounding of a woman.
2 arrested in Lexington County shooting death
PELION, S.C. (AP) — Two men who investigators said shot and killed a Lexington County man during a transaction that began on Craigslist have been charged with murder.
Wilson, Harrell React to Judge Manning's Ruling
Monday, Fifth Circuit Judge Casey Manning ruled against South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson in regards to the ethics case involving South Carolina House Speaker Bobby Harrell.
Free Seminar Teaches Families Couponing
One area woman has joined forces with Blue Cross Blue Shield to help families save and build their financial health.
Evacuations Ordered After Acid Leak in Upstate
TOWNVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ Some areas in Anderson County are being evacuated after a leak of hydrogen chloride in the area.
Governor Holds Constituent Meetings
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-Governor Nikki Haley today announced that she will hold constituent meetings at the South Carolina Statehouse in Columbia on Wednesday, May 14 at 4:00 PM.
Private School Tuition
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-A one-year extension of South Carolina's first private school tuition program appears to be coasting through the budget process.
Parking Officer Bitten By Copperhead
A City of Columbia parking enforcement monitor is recovering after being bitten by a copperhead.
HomeWorks Calls for Volunteers
Volunteers young and old are needed to move some 15,000 sq. ft. of tools and equipment from one warehouse to another. The HomeWorks warehouse has been sold and move-out date is June 1.
