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Columbia's Top Cop Talks Drug Lab Options

Columbia's Top Cop presents ideas for next move a month after the City drug lab is shut down.

SC resident 1 millionth visitor to 9/11 Museum

The Sept. 11 museum has gotten its one millionth visitor a little less than four months after opening to the public.

Minnesota Vikings change mind in Peterson case

The Minnesota Vikings have placed star running back Adrian Peterson on the exempt/commissioner's permission list.

Committee promises comprehensive SC road fix

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A legislative committee promises it will come up with a comprehensive plan to get South Carolina's roads into better shape.

Man shot to death near Goose Creek

GOOSE CREEK, S.C. (AP) _ Berkeley County officials have released the name of a man shot to death at an apartment complex near Goose Creek.

Tip Leads TO Chicken Coop Arrest

Columbia, SC (WOLO)-A Crimestoppers tip leads Columbia Police to a marijuana grow inside of a chicken coop. 70-year-old Thomas Mcmillan has been charged with manufacturing marijuana.

SLED chief: Keep agents' access to death records

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's top cop wants legislators to ensure that agents who investigate child deaths continue to have access to records like autopsy reports and birth certificates.

Senators: DSS must quickly hire caseworkers

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina senators say the Department of Social Services needs to hire more caseworkers now and not wait until after legislators pass a budget next year.

36 SC stores suspended from lottery sales

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Lottery officials in South Carolina say three dozen stores have been suspended from selling tickets because of their involvement in the operation of illegal gambling machines.

Pets Inc. loses co-founder to cancer

ABC Columbia has learned that one of the founders of Pets Inc. has passed away.

Hit And Run Anniversary. Reward Offered

Columbia, SC (WOLO)-Tuesday marks an anniversary in a local nurse's hit and run.

Prayer Vigil Held for Slain Sibilings

More than a hundred people come out to remember the five Lexington County children slain last week.

Ervin's call for DSS session called unrealistic

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Petition candidate for governor Tom Ervin is asking the Legislature to return to Columbia for a special session to remove the Department of Social Services from Gov. Nikki Haley's control.

US Marshals: Man threatens shootout with SC police

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Authorities in South Carolina are looking for a man wanted for assault, resisting arrest and running from police who has said he will shoot it out with officers next time they try to arrest him.

Sen. Ted Cruz returns to SC to raise money for GOP

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas is back in South Carolina to help raise money for the state Republican Party's election efforts.

Survivor: "The scars are still there."

A local woman talks about her journey from domestic violence victim to survivor.

Richland County officials investigate dead body

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Richland County Sheriff's Department and the coroner's office are investigating a body found behind an apartment complex.

Memorial In Red Bank For Five Murdered Children

Columbia, SC (WOLO)- Family and close friends in Lexington county are trying to cope with the tragedy of five Lexington children killed last week.

SC woman charged with murder in domestic shooting

CAMDEN, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina authorities say a woman faces a murder charge in the shooting death of a 33-year-old man.

SC Democrat critical of taxpayer-funded commute

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Democrat challenging Secretary of State Mark Hammond is generating interest in the down-ballot race by criticizing his 183-mile round-trip commute to Columbia that's funded by taxpayers.