SC Army Guard engineer unit back from Afghanistan
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — About 150 South Carolina Army National Guard engineers are returning home after a yearlong deployment in Afghanistan.
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Father and Son Share Graduation Joy
One local father and son share a rare bonding experience.
Saving Eliza
A fundraiser is held to help an area family save the life of their 4 year old daughter.
Investigation into Dead Body Continues
There are more questions than answers surrounding a body discovered inside parked car.
SC Dems share food, politics in new headquarters
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — Politics and prose are on the agenda as South Carolina's Democrats celebrate the opening of Sumter County's new party headquarters.
SC restaurateur Dukes named to Army civilian post
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The founder of South Carolina's Honor Flight organization, Bill Dukes, has been named a civilian liaison to the Army.
SC artist Jim Harrison honored at Statehouse
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina artist Jim Harrison is being honored for his work.
SC jobless figure unchanged for 3rd straight month
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's unemployment rate has remained unchanged for the third month in a row.
Ft. Jackson Commanding General Promoted
Fort Jackson's Commanding General has been promoted to the rank of Major General.
Area Parents Charged With Unlawful Neglect
Richland County. (WOLO)-Two local parents are charged with neglect after authorities say they admitted to giving their two-and-a-half month old baby only water for five days.
Cuts, Furloughs Part of SC State Budget
A battle to balance the budget ensued at South Carolina State University.
21 Arrested in Coastal Drug Sweep
PAWLEYS ISLAND, S.C. (AP) _ A yearlong investigation by federal, state and local agencies into heroin sales on the South Carolina coast has resulted in 21 arrests.
Regulators to discuss Oconee Nuclear Station crack
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Federal regulators have scheduled a meeting to discuss a radioactive water leak that led to the shutdown of a South Carolina nuclear reactor.
Boil water advisory for some West Columbia residents
A broken water line is causing issues for some residents in West Columbia.
Charges dropped against man in 2 Greenville deaths
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Charges have been dropped against a Greenville man accused of killing two men in 2012.
Richland County pays $750,000 in beating
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Richland County is paying $750,000 to settle a lawsuit after the beating of a handcuffed, homeless inmate in the county jail.
Nationalities of Malaysia Flight MH17 Passengers Released
The nationalities of the passengers onboard Malaysia flight MH17 have been released.
Area Teen Accused Of Killing Local Student Goes Back Before Judge
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-A local teen, accused of killing a Dutch Fork High School student, outside of a Lexington fast-food restaurant... went back before a judge today.
Twelve Midlands bridges to be repaired
A dozen Midlands bridges will be replaced by next summer.
Authorities Find Man who Escaped Pickens Jail
PICKENS, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say an anonymous tip helped them locate an inmate who escaped two weeks ago from the Pickens County jail.
Investigation to begin on downed Malaysian Airlines Plane
A Malaysia Airlines passenger plane went down Thursday in Eastern Ukraine near the Russian border with all 295 people on board believed to be dead, according to Ukrainian authorities.
Air Force: Charleston air base to lose 19 slots
JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The Air Force is cutting 19 positions at Joint Base Charleston as it reduces its major headquarters by about 3,400 jobs in a bid to save $1.6 billion.
West Columbia to Take on Strong Mayor Vote
Tuesday, September 20, voters in West Columbia will head to the polls for the first time ever to decide if they prefer a strong mayor form of government...or not.
Democratic Governors releases ad critical of Haley
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Democratic Governors Association's first TV ad of 2014 in South Carolina criticizes Gov. Nikki Haley's child welfare agency.
SC Supreme Court: Autopsy reports are not public
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Supreme Court has ruled that autopsy reports are not public records.
