Columbia Observes National HIV Testing Day
National Testing Day will be observed around the country this year June 24th, and Palmetto AIDS Life Support Services (PALSS) wants to make sure you know your status, for free.
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Voters to pick GOP nominee for superintendent
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Molly Spearman and Sally Atwater finished the eight-way GOP race to be South Carolina's next education superintendent within 1,500 votes of each other. Voters return to the polls Tuesday to decide who will be the Republican choice in November.
Huckabee, Santorum in SC to help in GOP runoff
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Two potential presidential contenders for 2016 are campaigning in South Carolina to help Republicans seeking the state's No. 2 post.
Popular coffee provider giving another jolt to customers
A Starbucks latte could cost you more starting Tuesday.
Harrell raises SC judicial independence questions
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's attorney general is preparing to argue before the Supreme Court why he, and not a legislative ethics panel, has the singular authority to investigate charges against House Speaker Bobby Harrell.
SC Superintendant Run Off Race
In the week ahead voters get ready to head to the polls again for run off elections.
Kidnapped Woman Escapes
An Anderson County woman is resting at home after Sheriff's say she was kidnapped at gunpoint by a former boyfriend.
Two Drownings First Weekend of Summer
The first weekend of summer proved deadly after two people drowned in two unrelated incidents.
July 1 hearing set for Lexington Sheriff Metts
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's longest-serving sheriff is scheduled to appear next month in federal court on bribery charges.
Home Ownership Workshop
The city of Columbia held a workshop helping Midland residents turn American dream into reality.
SC State Museum opens robotic dinosaur exhibit
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Visitors to the South Carolina State Museum can now travel back 65 million years in time.
Man Crashes Motorcycle in Chase
A man is behind bars after Richland county deputies say he crashed his motorcycle fleeing traffic stop.
Correction: McGill-Special Election story
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — In a story June 19 about a special election, The Associated Press, relying on information from the state Election Commission, reported erroneously that candidates can file for the vacated Senate seat between July 4 and July 10. The 10-day filing period actually ends July 14.
Suspect in Childress Shooting: "What's the big deal?"
A judge Friday in federal court handed down the maximum punishment possible on a federal weapons charge, sentencing Michael Juan Smith to 10 years in federal prison.
SC Supreme Court: Public bodies don't need agendas
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The state Supreme Court has ruled that public bodies in South Carolina do not have to publish agendas before their regular meetings and they can add to the list of items discussed during the meetings.
Dinosaurs Invade The State Museum
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-It's time to roar! Prehistoric creatures have invaded The SC State Museum. Saturday the museum's new exhibit, "Dinosaurs: a bite out of time" opens.
Tuition to increase 3 percent at University of SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — University of South Carolina trustees are raising tuition rates by 3 percent next fall to help fund pay raises, retirement benefits and health care costs.
SC State On Probation
Orangeburg, SC (WOLO)- On now to the big news out of South Carolina State University. School officials announcing they're on probation.
New $13 million Training Center in Sumter Underway
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) _ Work has begun on a $13 million renovation of the Advanced Manufacturing Technology Training Center at Coastal Carolina Technical College in Sumter.
Atwater Facing Lawsuit in Colleton Co., Calls for SLED investigation
The lawsuit filed by the McDougall Lawfirm alleges that in December of last year Atwater shoved a student with special needs at Hendersonville Elementary School.
Legislature overrides Haley's veto of First Steps
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina agency tasked with boosting children's chances for success will continue with recommended reforms after the Legislature overrode Gov. Nikki Haley's veto.
Accused SC shooter gets 10 years on federal charge
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A man accused of shooting and wounding a University of South Carolina student has been sentenced on a federal weapons charge.
New $13 million training center in Sumter underway
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — Work has begun on a $13 million renovation of the Advanced Manufacturing Technology Training Center at Coastal Carolina Technical College in Sumter.
SC unemployment remains at 5.3 percent in May
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's unemployment rate held steady during the last month.
Designers: Orangeburg needs to draw folks downtown
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Supermarkets, full-service restaurants and boutiques are among the businesses that could again draw people to downtown Orangeburg.
