Sheheen's campaign reports $1.6 million on hand
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Democratic gubernatorial candidate Vincent Sheheen's campaign says it raised more than $500,000 in the second quarter of the year.
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Crimestoppers recevies special gift
Crimestoppers is getting a helping hand, financially.
Haley's campaign says she has $4.5M available
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley's campaign says she raised more than $1 million in the last quarter and has nearly $4.5 million cash available to spend in her re-election bid.
Media attorney: High court note not a surprise
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A critic of House Speaker Bobby Harrell says she's concerned by the state Supreme Court's call for secrecy in future court arguments in his case.
SC State University's Million Dollar Pledge
Orangeburg, SC (WOLO)-It looks like South Carolina State University is putting it's money where its mouth is. The university's foundation has pledged 1 million dollars to the institution to maximize recruitment and retention efforts for the upcoming academic year.
Parents of Florence Toddler Charged in Death
FLORENCE, S.C. (AP) _ The parents of a Florence toddler who died earlier this year after being left in a hot car have been arrested and charged with neglect.
Childs approved for post at McCormick school
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Former state education superintendent Meka Childs has been approved for a new position at the state's residential school for troubled youth.
Haleys report earning more than $280,000 in 2013
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley and her husband reported earning more than $282,000 in her third year as the state's CEO.
Acting VA Secretary Gibson visits Dorn Center
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Veterans Affairs Acting Secretary Sloan Gibson says the Dorn VA Medical Center in Columbia has cut wait times for new veteran patients from about 77 to 53 days with an outreach program and extended clinic hours.
6 Dead in Texas Shooting; Suspect Surrenders After Standoff
A Texas man went to the home where his relatives were staying on Wednesday and opened fire – killing six people, including four children.
Richland County holds second meeting on sanitary sewer project
The construction of a new sanitary sewer system in lower Richland County is backing up a bit... with your comments.
Panel maintains pay for interim Winthrop leader
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A state panel has decided Winthrop University's interim president should continue to receive her current salary.
SC Police Say NC Woman Faked Disappearance
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) _ North Myrtle Beach police say a missing North Carolina woman faked her disappearance to avoid going to court on criminal charges.
Secretary of Veterans Affairs at Dorn VA
Nearly five months after the fallout felt across the country, Secretary of Veterans Affairs Tours the Dorn VA Medical Center.
House Speaker Bobby Harrell Speaks out on SC Supreme Court Ruling
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-Speaker Of The House Bobby Harrell is speaking out about today's ruling. Harrell says quote: “As the circuit court ruling stated, after more than a year of investigations the attorney general was still pursuing this case even though he could not point to a single shred of evidence of criminal wrongdoing.
SC Supreme Court Reverses Lower Court's Decision
The South Carolina Supreme Court has reversed a ruling by a lower court in the investigation of alleged ethics violations involving House Speaker Bobby Harrell.
Suspected Cold Case Killer in Custody...for Different Crime
Widow April Randolph knows the man whom police believe killed her husband is in jail. However, the suspects is not in jail for murdering April's husband, and that's a problem.
IG Report: SC State diverting money to foundations
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's inspector general says financially struggling South Carolina State University should stop diverting millions of dollars to school foundations.
Gas Prices Fall slightly after Holiday
-Gas prices have fallen slightly after the July 4th holiday. Midland drivers are paying an average of $3.36 a gallon, that's still among the lowest prices in the nation.
SC State Fiscal Status Faces Continued Criticism
South Carolina's inspector general says financially struggling South Carolina State University should stop diverting millions of dollars to school foundations.
Officials: 'Fan the Heat' Project 'Vital'
The West Columbia Police Department is kicking off the 2014 “Fan the Heat” project for the citizens of the city, and the Department want your help in continuing to provide a critical need during summer months.
SC deputies wait tables, benefit Special Olympics
ELGIN, S.C. (AP) — Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott is taking part in a fundraiser to benefit Special Olympics South Carolina.
SC Attorney General's Office warns of scam
The South Carolina Attorney General's office doesn't want you to get duped by a scam that has already affected people in at least seven states.
Haley's veto on library trespass bill could stand
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley's veto of a bill intended to help South Carolina's public libraries keep disrupters out may stand because of a timing issue.
Zais names ex-deputy to John de la Howe School
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — State Education Superintendent Mick Zais has appointed his former deputy who lost in last month's primary to a new position overseeing South Carolina's public residential school for troubled teens.
