Woman Killed near SC Domestic Violence Shelter
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say a man shot and killed his 55-year-old estranged wife just outside the Spartanburg domestic violence shelter where she was staying.
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SC woman gets 30 years for killing husband
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — A Lexington County woman has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for killing her husband four years ago.
SC Black Caucus: Eckstrom needs to apologize
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Legislative Black Caucus says the state's top accountant needs to apologize to the students and alumni of South Carolina State University for offensive comments.
What Happened to Bryson Webb?
A Richland County mom is charged in connection with the death of her 5 month old son.
'Emma's Law' Signed by the Governor
More than two years after Emma Longstreet dies in a drunk driving car crash, her parents witness the governor sign a law in the child's honor.
Sheriff: DSS didn't follow up on complaint
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott says social workers trying to find the mother of a 5-month-old child who died from an unmonitored heart condition waited weeks before contacting the medical professional who made the complaint to them.
Consumer Minute: Food Price Spike
Gas prices are not the only thing going up these days. Prices at the grocery store on certain items are up...way up.
Settlement reached in Eutawville shooting case
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — A settlement has been reached in a lawsuit that followed the shooting death of a man by Eutawville's former police chief nearly three years ago.
Budget board approves $6M loan to SC State
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Budget and Control Board has approved a $6 million loan to keep South Carolina State University afloat.
SC election officials educating state's voters
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina election officials are working to educate the state's residents about voting in this year's races.
Officials discussing hunger among SC seniors
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Officials have scheduled a news conference to draw attention to the issue of hunger among South Carolina's seniors.
Mother Accused of Neglect Issued Bond
A mother charged in the death of her five month old son, went before a judge Wednesday.
Ceremonial signing of Emma's Law
A monumental piece of legislation, concerning drunk driving in our state, will be back in the spotlight.
Senators look to expand 4K, buy more buses
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina senators want to put more money in the budget toward 4-year-old kindergarten, new school buses and public colleges.
SC House OKs creating University of Charleston
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The House has approved a bill creating a research university as a subsidiary of the College of Charleston.
SC House approves updating 26-year-old sex ed law
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Legislators have approved updating South Carolina's 26-year-old sex education curriculum to include the teaching of safe sex.
1 Dead in Horry County Mobile Home Fire
AYNOR, S.C. (AP) _ A man has died in a mobile home fire in Horry County and police are investigating his death as a homicide.
Bank Robbery In Columbia
Columbia, SC (WOLO)- Columbia Police are looking for a suspect in an afternoon bank robbery. Investigators say around noon a suspect entered "The First Citizens Bank" on North Main Street and demanded money saying he had a gun.
SC DHEC wants review of Certificate of Need ruling
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's public health department wants the state's highest court to revisit its ruling that the agency must administer a program regulating the building or expansion of medical facilities even though funding was vetoed by the governor.
Ranger Recounts Play-by-Play of Congaree Rescue
The U.S. Law Enforcement ranger who located a missing Midlands man and his two children in the Congaree National Park, shares the final moments before the family was brought to safety.
Teens charged with breaking into NC church
THOMASVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Two teens have been arrested after they broke into a Thomasville church.
Feds: Plans to mothball MOX plant on hold
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The federal government's plans to mothball a nuclear fuel project at the Savannah River Site are on hold — for now.
Caterpillar Fountain Inn plant closing
FOUNTAIN INN, S.C. (AP) — Caterpillar is moving its engine production plant operations from Fountain Inn to Georgia and Texas, affecting 380 full-time and 130 temporary jobs.
Father Speaks Out After Getting Lost For Days
The father who was lost in the Congaree National Park with his two young children for days says he is not planning a return trip.
Missing father, children, found safe in park
HOPKINS, S.C. Breaking News: Missing father scheduled to speak with media about ordeal. Congaree National Park officials say a father and two children missing for nearly three days have been found safe. According to park officials: All are safe and in stable condition.
