SC bill allows cannabis oil for epilepsy treatment
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — People suffering from severe epilepsy could legally use oil derived from marijuana under a bill advancing in the South Carolina House.
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SC bill would repeal 'stand your ground' law
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The chairman of the Legislative Black Caucus says South Carolina's "stand your ground" law is wrong and should be repealed.
Pelzer Shooting UPDATE
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-Anderson County Authorities have released the names of three shot to death at a home in Pelzer.
Club Bananas Murder
Columbia, SC (WOLO)- Richland County Deputies are searching for suspects after a man was shot and killed outside of a Columbia night club.
Authorities Say 2 Dead in Fire at Gaffney Home
GAFFNEY, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say a woman and her 11-year-old daughter have died in a house fire in Gaffney, while the woman's son and his grandparents escaped.
Hospital lawyers: Veto didn't nix approval process
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Attorneys representing South Carolina's hospitals say a program regulating the building or expansion of medical facilities was not negated when Gov. Nikki Haley vetoed its funding.
Rick Wade drops out of SC Senate race
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Democrat Rick Wade is dropping his bid for the South Carolina US Senate seat held by Republican Tim Scott.
SC military could get tax break on unsold homes
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina lawmakers have sent Gov. Haley a bill designed to give military homeowners a tax break on homes they have not been able to sell after getting military orders to move.
Police: Parent Assaults Officer at Midlands School
Columbia Police say a parent is in custody after assaulting an officer at Dreher High School.
More than 700 crews clean SC highways after storm
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The massive job of cleaning South Carolina's roads following last month's winter storm continues with just over 700 crews working in 19 counties.
SC group advocates safe infant sleep habits
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Children's Trust of South Carolina is hosting a "safe sleep summit" to reduce the number of infant deaths from unsafe sleeping environments.
Man wanted in SC killing arrested in Virginia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott says a man wanted in a shooting death last month has been arrested in Virginia.
West Columbia Fire Dept. battling blaze
Lazy Pines Drive and Hook Avenue closed due to fire in West Columbia.
Senate take up bill opposing federal health law
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Senators are debating legislation that aims to slow implementation of the federal health care overhaul in South Carolina, but even its Republican backers acknowledge it makes no attempt to nullify the law as many people believe.
SC Legislature approves bill forgiving snow days
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Legislation allowing South Carolina school boards to forgive up to five days of classes missed during recent snow and ice storms is heading to Gov. Nikki Haley's desk.
Anthony dropping out of SC superintendent's race
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — State Rep. Mike Anthony is dropping out of the race to be South Carolina's next superintendent and will instead seek a seventh House term.
Talks Ongoing in Russia
With tensions mounting between Russia and the Ukraine some are wondering how much it could impact us here at home. ABC Columbia speaks with a USC professor to find out.
Mother and Daughter Die in Marion County Fire
MARION, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say a 36-year-old woman and her 4-year-old daughter have died in a house fire in Marion County.
MOX Program Future
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- President Barack Obama's 2015 proposed budget would put a hold on South Carolina's Mox Project at The Savannah River Site near Aiken.
Fire alarm interrupts SC legislative session
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A fire alarm caused legislators and others to briefly leave the South Carolina Statehouse, but authorities say it was a false alarm and there never was any emergency.
Restoring Voter Confidence in Richland County
The upcoming election to fill a town council seat in Blythewood will be a true litmus test. It's an otherwise minor special election, but state officials say the Richland county Elections and Voter Registration office needs to get right if it will ever regain voter confidence.
3 dead, 6 hurt in wreck on Interstate 95
SANTEE, S.C. (AP) — Three people have died and six others were hurt when an SUV collided with a parked tractor trailer rig on Interstate 95 in Orangeburg County.
Haley seeks disaster declaration for SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley is asking that President Obama declare almost half of South Carolina a federal disaster area following last month's winter storm that caused tens of millions of dollars in damage and cut power to hundreds of thousands.
SC State president asks for $13.6M direct payment
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The president of South Carolina State University is asking state lawmakers for about $14 million to pay its bills through June.
SC attorney sentenced to 5 years for stealing
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A high-profile South Carolina attorney will serve more than five years in prison for stealing more than $2 million from his clients.
