Yard debris fire kills man in Lexington County
GASTON, S.C. (AP) — A 51-year-old man has died after he was overcome by a trash fire on his land in Lexington County.
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Man wanted in woman's death arrested in Lake City
LAKE CITY, S.C. (AP) — A man wanted in the killing of a woman in Richland County has been arrested in Lake City.
Chapin Town Clerk Suspended
Mayor Skip Wilson has suspended the city town clerk after allegations of misappropriation of funds.
Victims of Deadly Incidents Identified
Richland county released the identity of two people killed in deadly incidents over the weekend.
Search for Missing Family Resumes Tuesday
Officials trying to locate a Midlands father and two children say they will resume their search Tuesday morning.
Proposed cuts over books face opposition in Senate
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A House budget proposal to cut $70,000 from two South Carolina universities for assigning gay-themed books to freshmen might not get much of a reception in the Senate.
Woman finds grenade while cleaning out SC house
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — A woman cleaning out a vacant home in Spartanburg found what authorities think was a World War II-era grenade in a box in the attic.
SC officers, DEA rounding up unwanted meds
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Law enforcement agencies around South Carolina are planning to round up expired, unused prescription drugs.
Gown sale to benefit breast cancer patients
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A special sale scheduled for this weekend in Columbia is for the benefit of breast cancer patients and their families.
Columbia Police Searching for Hit and Run Suspect
Columbia police are investigating a hit and run incident that happened early Sunday morning, at the intersection of Gervais and Harden Streets.
Deadly Domestic Dispute
Richland County Deputies are searching for a suspect wanted in a weekend murder.
Deadly Stabbing
A Columbia man is dead after police say a verbal altercation turns physical.
Drug Take Back
Hundreds of pounds of unused prescription drugs turned into law enforcement over the weekend.
USC music students perform 24 hours of music
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — University of South Carolina music students are taking performances out of concert halls and bringing melodies to Columbia in a 24-hour celebration.
SCE&G to conduct Tree Trimming
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Residents in the Lake Katherine area can expect SCE&G crews on their streets. SCE&G will perform tree trimming activities along overhead utility lines in the following neighborhoods for the next two weeks: Lake Katherine POA of Lake…
SC's ArtFields looks to build on 2013 success
LAKE CITY, S.C. (AP) — Lake City hopes to build on the success of ArtFields, the festival held in an unlikely place.
SC boys home settles lawsuit over abuse allegation
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina boys home has settled a lawsuit by a former resident who said he was sexually assaulted by an older child, officials said Friday.
Regulators close failed SC bank's 5 branches
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Regulators have closed a failing South Carolina bank to protect depositors.
Bond Denied for SC Woman in Husband's Death
PICKENS, S.C. (AP) _ Bond has been denied for an Easley woman accused of arranging for a childhood friend to kill her husband.
Columbia Dream Home
Columbia, SC (WOLO)- You have a chance to get up-close and personal with a highly sought after piece of real estate. Columbia Metropolitan Magazine's dream home 20-14 went on display today.
Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
Saturday is your chance to get rid of unwanted or expired prescription medications.
Inside Swiftwater Rescue Training
Friday, the Columbia Fire Department took part in a swiftwater training exercise.
SC State on track to run out of money next month
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina State University is on track to run out of money next month.
Lordy, Lordy Riverbanks Zoo is 40
The largest gated attraction in the state is getting even larger, undergoing a $32 million expansion, all while celebrating its 40th anniversary.
Graham agrees to debate GOP challengers
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham has agreed to debate his challengers three days before South Carolina's Republican primary.
