Mosquito-borne virus reported in South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Health authorities are reporting South Carolina's first case of a tropical disease transmitted by mosquitoes.
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Ravenel says SC petition ready for US Senate bid
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Former South Carolina treasurer Thomas Ravenel says he's collected enough signatures on a petition to add his name to this fall's ballot as an independent candidate for U.S. Senate.
DSS accused of keeping abusive siblings together
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A lawsuit accuses South Carolina's social services agency of knowingly placing siblings in the same foster homes, even though officials knew one was abusing the other.
Fan the Heat project underway in West Columbia
Police officers in West Columbia are collecting donations to help some people beat the heat this summer.
Media to hear from Ravenel Monday as he files Signatures for office
Embattled former SC State Treasurer and reality show star Thomas Ravenel will file signatures with the State Election Comission Monday.
Shooting suspect Arrested
A suspect gunman is arrested hours after a shooting outside a Richland county gentleman's club.
DSS Faces Sibling Lawsuit
The Department of Social Services Denies Allegations "gross negligence" in pending case.
Deadly Car Crash
Richland County is investigating a single car crash that killed one early Saturday morning.
SC Statehouse tours now available every Saturday
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Visitors now have more opportunities to tour the South Carolina Statehouse.
Spearman leads money race for superintendent
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Republican Molly Spearman has raised more than 10 times the amount of Democrat Tom Thompson in their race to be South Carolina's next schools superintendent.
Sellers has $194K for lieutenant governor's bid
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Democratic Rep. Bakari Sellers has nearly three times more cash available than his Republican foe, former Attorney General Henry McMaster, in their bid for lieutenant governor.
Lexington County to only allow video jail visits
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — People wanting to see inmates at the Lexington County jail can no longer make their visits in person.
Chikungunya Virus Confirmed In SC
Columbia, SC (DHEC)-A mosquito-bourne illness traditionally found in Africa... Asia... and the Caribbean... has made its way to South Carolina. The Department of Health and Environmental Control has confirmed the first case of Chikungunya Virus in an upstate resident.
Uber Arrives in Columbia
Uber arrives in Columbia to mixed reviews.
In-person Jail Visits in Lexington to End
Face to face jail visits in Lexington County will soon come to an end. This, as technology takes over. Officials say the change will enhance the time inmates spend with their families. But, not everyone agrees.
Summer Energy: Costs Cutting Tips
Cost cutting tips to keep the bill down in the heat of Summer.
Charging Kit Recall
Lifeguard Press is recalling charging kits.
Former State Treasurer Ravenel to file with Election Commission
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Embattled former State Treasurer Thomas Ravenel is expected to file signatures with the State Election Commission Monday. Ravenel will arrive at the commission at 10:00 a.m. EDT on Monday, and offer remarks after he has met with commission…
Sheheen posts $1.7M on hand, Haley has $4.5M
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Democratic state Sen. Vincent Sheheen has $1.7 million for his rematch with Gov. Nikki Haley, who touts a campaign-record fundraising quarter that boosted her available cash to nearly $4.5 million.
Uber ride service begins in South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The ride-sharing service Uber has started in four South Carolina cities.
Pilot Whale Dies on Beach at Hilton Head Island
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) _ A 15-foot-long pilot whale has died after stranding itself on a Hilton Head Island beach.
Kershaw School District Hiring School Bus Drivers
Looking for a job? The Kershaw County School District is hiring school bus drivers.
Energy officials discuss German waste in SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Energy Department officials say the German government is paying researchers at the Savannah River Site near Aiken to study how to handle waste that might be sent to South Carolina.
Doctor on Car Deaths: 'We can prevent this'
The South Carolina Department of Public safety says it takes only ten minutes for the temperature inside your vehicle to jump 20 degrees. That can make for dangerous conditions for young children, doctors say, unless adults take the wheel to prevent it from every happening.
Tourism agency takes over SC welcome centers
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's nine welcome centers are getting a new look, after the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism takes over operation from the state transportation department.
