SC's Osteen group buys newspapers in coastal Ala.
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — The family-owned company that operates The Sumter Item is buying several small newspapers in Alabama.
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USC alumni group holds 'topping' for new center
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — An 18-foot, 500-pound beam is being placed at the top of the new, privately funded University of South Carolina Alumni Center in a special ceremony in downtown Columbia.
Richland deputy fired for running light, wreck
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Richland County sheriff's deputy has been fired after running a red light and causing a wreck last weekend.
Drone carrying contraband crashes at SC prison
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina officials are looking for a person they say tried to use a drone to sneak cellphones and other contraband into a maximum-security prison.
AAA: Top SC substandard bridges on I-26
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The AAA Carolinas' list of South Carolinas' top substandard bridges is again led by six bridges on Interstate 26, all of them originally built at least a half century ago.
State Fair Looking at Your Safety
The State Fair may still be months away, but officials are already looking at ways to get you and your family in and out safer.
Local Sidewalk Sale
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-This weekend marks a big sale locally.
Do You Walk or Bike Columbia?
Columbia residents are speaking out about the city's transit needs.
Sheriff Lott Fires Deputy, Apologizes to Citizens
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott says he's sorry for the actions of a now-former deputy with the Department, after the ex-officer ran a red light, causing a crash that injured a civilian driver.
SC female inmate turns self in, dies in jail
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — A 32-year-old Sumter woman has died after she was found unresponsive in her cell at the Sumter County jail.
Man hurt in crash while fleeing SC deputies
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Richland County sheriff's deputies say a man has been arrested after he hit two cars and crashed into a tree after a chase.
SC military boosters start Fort Jackson campaign
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Military boosters in South Carolina are starting a letter writing campaign to show community support for Fort Jackson in hopes of avoiding cuts or closures at the base.
SC panel approves compromise on teaching evolution
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A proposed change in South Carolina's biology standards for teaching evolution is designed to encourage discussion in the classroom.
Health community gives stern warning about sun-kissed look
A stern new government warning about exposure to the sun is out.
Registration underway for After-School Program in Columbia
As you get your little ones ready to head back to the classroom in the coming weeks, also keep in mind what they're doing after school.
$1.6M ruling goes against Richland County sheriff
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — A Lexington County jury has awarded a woman $1.6 million after she sued Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott over her investigation and arrest in an estate dispute three years ago.
Florence Police Officer Kills Robbery Suspect
FLORENCE, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say a Florence police officer has shot and killed a man who had just robbed a gas station.
Police Chase Ends In Crash
Richland County, SC (WOLO)-Richland County Deputies say a suspect crashed into a tree in an attempt to evade capture.
Richland County Deputy Facing Charges
Richland County, SC (WOLO)- A Richland County deputy is facing charges tonight... stemming from an accident that happened this past Friday. A spokesperson for the highway patrol says Corporal Ken Proffitt ran a red light in his patrol car and caused a wreck that injured a woman.
The Blowfish Will Get a New Home
The Columbia Blowfish are moving to Lexington County.
Richland sheriff's deputy charged in wreck
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Richland County sheriff's deputy has been charged with running a red light and causing a wreck in Columbia that injured a woman.
Columbia holds meetings to discuss biking, walking
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Columbia is holding a series of meetings to get the public's input on plans to improve the city's transit needs.
Closed hazardous waste landfill to get new manager
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A closed hazardous waste landfill near Lake Marion will soon have a new manager.
Water main break prompting boil water advisory in Richland County
Some residents in Richland County are having issues with their water, thanks to an eight-inch water main break.
Boil water advisory for some West Columbia residents
A broken water line is causing some issues in the City of West Columbia.
