Population losses a concern in Orangeburg County
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Orangeburg County officials are trying to figure out why the county's population shrunk while the rest of the state grew by 3 percent.
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Deputies: 7 Year-Old Accidentally Shot, Killed
Lexington County deputies say a 5-year old accidentally shot and killed a 7-year old and injured a 5-year old at a birthday party in Gaston Saturday.
Deputies: Man says he shot suspected prowler
ANDERSON, S.C. (AP) — Deputies are investigating a fatal shooting in Anderson County that happened after the homeowner reported someone was trying to break in his house.
Police investigate armed robbery near USC
The Columbia Police Department is investigating an attempted armed robbery around USC's campus.
Pedestrian killed in Richland County hit-and-run
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Authorities are looking for the driver who ran over and killed a pedestrian in Richland County and then drove away.
Suspected Prowler Shot and Killed
Anderson County Deputies say a man was shot and killed after trying to break into a residents Sunday morning.
Deadly Hit and Run
Richland county Deputies are searching for the driver of a car suspected in a deadly hit and run Saturday night.
Burglary Suspect on the Loose
West Columbia Police are searching for a man accused of breaking into a home and assaulting the resident Sunday morning.
USC celebration of desegregation at Koger Center
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The University of South Carolina is wrapping up its yearlong commemoration of the 50th anniversary of its desegregation with music, dance and gospel tunes.
Exhibit explores ties between actress, Fort Sumter
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A new exhibit in Charleston explores the connections between the city, Fort Sumter and "Gone with the Wind" Actress Alicia Rhett.
How SC students will be tested next year unknown
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A years-long effort by state officials to help create South Carolina's next high-stakes tests for public schools may become moot, leaving uncertain how students will be tested next spring.
Spearman leads SC superintendent money race
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Molly Spearman is leading the money race among eight Republicans trying to become South Carolina's next superintendent, while Montrio Belton leads the four Democrats seeking the job.
Repairing Homes
Residents get some needed help repairing their homes during a weekend long revitalization effort.
Wildfire 50 Percent Contained
a wildfire that has scorched more than 100 acres is 50 percent contained.
Deadly Shooting
Authorities say an argument leads to deadly shooting.
Wilson report shows he refunded excess donations
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's top prosecutor has returned $43,000 since January in previous campaign donations that exceeded state limits.
South Carolina Strip Club Lawsuit
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-A group of strippers is suing several South Carolina nightclubs, saying they weren't paid according to federal standards.
New Columbia Police Chief Sworn In
It's official. The City of Columbia hosts a swearing in ceremony for new Columbia Police Chief William "Skip" Holbrook.
2 Dead in Apparent South Carolina Murder-Suicide
SHELDON, S.C. (AP) _ The Beaufort County coroner says the deaths of two elderly people in the Sheldon area of the county appear to have been a murder-suicide.
1st female physician in US House speaks on health
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The first female physician to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives is speaking at the Columbia Convention Center on the nation's health disparities.
Judge: Tuomey must find $20M to continue appeal
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — A Sumter hospital has been given about two weeks to come up with $20 million so it can continue to appeal a $240 million judgment against it.
Strippers sue South Carolina clubs over wages
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A group of strippers is suing several South Carolina nightclubs, saying they weren't paid according to federal standards.
SC lawmakers back out of special prosecutor bill
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina House members are removing their names from legislation allowing the General Assembly to decide whether an independent prosecutor should investigate a constitutional officer or other officer under the governor's control.
SC bills could outlaw abortion, most contraception
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Senate panel has advanced legislation that opponents say could outlaw abortion and emergency contraception in South Carolina.
Haley's campaign says she has $4M available
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley's campaign says she has more than $4 million cash available after her first-quarter fundraising.
