McMaster reports raising $225,400 for Lt. Gov.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Henry McMaster's campaign is reporting nearly $103,000 available to spend on his campaign for lieutenant governor just 18 days before voters head to the polls.
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APNewsBreak: Haley: Let seniors walk with class
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley is urging school officials across South Carolina to let seniors participate in graduation ceremonies if the only thing blocking their walk down the aisle is the state exit exam.
Free Pet Adoptions
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-The City Of Columbia Animal Shelter hopes you'll take home a fur-ever friend this weekend. The shelter is hosting military appreciation day tomorrow.
Irish electrical firm brings 250 jobs to Upstate
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — An Irish company that makes electrical equipment is building its first plant in the U.S. in Anderson County, employing about 250 people.
Park Ranger Honored for Heroic Rescue
At Saxe Gotha Elementary School the L.E.A.D. program is one way to teach students real life leadership skills. They certainly got that Friday morning in the person of Jared Gurtler, a U.S. Park Ranger lauded for rescuing a family lost in Congaree National Park in April.
Potential SC election law fix returned to Senate
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The House has taken a new approach to passing a bill designed to prevent South Carolina's elections from being thrown into chaos again.
USC event looks at poverty, nutrition connections
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Policy experts and researchers in the fields of food and poverty are discussing how to improve nutrition among the nation's poor families.
Democrats discuss funding in superintendent debate
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — In a televised debate, four Democratic candidates for schools superintendent discussed how to pay for school districts in South Carolina.
SC hails program cutting down on young prisoners
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Department of Corrections is taking a moment to mark the accomplishments of a program that aims to cut down on youthful offenders in the state's facilities.
Deputies warn of vehicle break-ins
The Lexington County Sheriff's Department has a word of warning for drivers.
Sheriff: Guard sold inmate phone, charger for $125
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a Richland County jail guard has been arrested after selling a cellphone and a charger to an inmate for $125.
Theft From Car On Two Notch Road.
Richland County (WOLO)- Richland County deputies are searching for a man they say was caught on camera stealing items from a car. Investigators say this is surveillance video taken in the parking lot of Walgreens on Two Notch Road.
Rep. Mitchell fined $16K, ordered to repay $7,400
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The House Ethics Committee has fined Rep. Harold Mitchell $16,100 and ordered him to reimburse his campaign account nearly $7,400 for improper expenses.
USC offers talk on Pat Conroy archive on display
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A talk about best-selling author Pat Conroy's papers is being offered at the University of South Carolina before the papers are archived.
The Buddy Bench
Thursday students at White Knoll Elementary School unveiled the Buddy Bench.
SC State runs out of cash, wants to tap loan
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina State University wants to draw more than $1 million dollars from an emergency loan to pay employees and cover debt payments.
Democrats vying for SC superintendent to debate
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The four Democratic candidates for South Carolina's state schools superintendent are meeting for a televised debate.
House Speaker to Challenge Supreme Court Ruling
Speaker of the House Bobby Harrell wants the state's Supreme Court to 'stay any further investigation by the Attorney General,' regarding his the ethics violations case.
Voters could decide if SC top general's appointed
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina lawmakers could give voters a chance to decide whether they want the governor to appoint the state's top military officer.
Man wanted for attempted murder outside Sumter County store
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office is on the look-out for a man who they consider armed and dangerous.
More Disclosure in Airline Fees
The government is looking to help airline passengers know the true cost of flying.
US Representative Joe Wilson On VA
President Obama is calling for immediate action as the VA Hospital scandal grows, but U.S. Representative Joe Wilson says it's too little too late.
Tests Confirm Remains Those of Horry County Woman
FLORENCE, S.C. (AP) _ The Florence County coroner says DNA testing has confirmed that skeletal remains found along the Great Pee Dee River are those of an Horry County woman who has been missing since January.
Assessing Senior Health In South Carolina
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-South Carolina is receiving its marks for just how healthy its seniors are. Today, The United Health Foundation announced its second america’s health rankings senior report.
South Carolina House passes ethics reform bill
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina House has passed the latest version of the ethics reform bill to create an independent investigatory commission.
