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Bond Denied for W. Columbia Assault Suspect

A man accused of a recent break-in, assault, and shooting goes before a judge.

RCSD, Faith Group Offering Flowers for Guns

Richland County deputies are hoping the Easter spirit will lead some people to turn in their guns.

Driver Killed in Head-On Collison

One person has died following a head on collision in Gaston.

Officials: Fire Started by Child Playing with Lighter

Columbia firefighters say a child playing with a lighter lead to $20,000 in damage to a Midlands home.

Unemployment Rate Drops in SC

Unemployment has dropped again in South Carolina.

Citadel announces speakers for commencements

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James will deliver the commencement address when cadets graduate from The Citadel next month.

USC Upstate students protest state funding cuts

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Attempts by state legislators to cut university funding over controversial plays and books are causing a backlash on South Carolina campuses.

Mayor Easter Egg Hunt

Columbia, SC (WOLO)- You can celebrate Easter with the city's first family.

Police Find Body of Missing Union County Man

UNION, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say they suspect foul play in the death of a missing Union County man whose body was found in a densely wooded area behind his home.

Facebook Spat: Gov. Haley vs Sen. Shealy

Wednesday, following a DSS Senate Subcommittee hearing, Facebook posts from Governor Nikki Haley's page and Senator Katrina Shealy's page made headlines.

Pollen Problematic for Allergy Sufferers

Two different surveys recently list Columbia in the top ten cities in the country with the highest pollen count.

Midlands Teen Killed in Boating Accident

A Pelion High School student has died while on a spring break trip in Ohio.

Cold, wet winter has delayed some SC produce

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Farmers markets are opening across South Carolina, but in some areas local produce has been delayed a bit because of this year's cold, wet winter.

SC men walk in heels, bring attention to violence

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina men and women are walking a mile in high heels to bring attention to the scourge of sexual abuse and violence against women.

SC could buy some alternative-fuel school buses

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A state budget proposal would provide new buses that run on alternative fuel to South Carolina school districts willing to pay part of the bill.

Police search for suspects in armed robbery of Irmo business

Police are looking for a man and woman accused of robbing an Irmo business with a toy gun.

SC blll giving hiring preference to vets advances

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A bill allowing South Carolina employers to give hiring preference to veterans and spouses of disabled veterans has advanced in the Senate.

Sewer Main Break Near Lake Murray

The Town of Lexington is working to repair a sewer main break on Highway 378 West at the Horse Creek Bridge.

SC NFL Stand outs Wanted for Questioning

NYPD says two former Gamecock stand outs may know about a beating at a New York Night club that left a man hospitalized.

Columbia, SC (WOLO)- Something is brewing at one South Carolina college. The Sun News of Myrtle Beach reports Horry Georgetown Technical College will be offering a degree in brewing, distillation, and fermentation.

DSS Director, Lillian Koller Testifies Before Lawmakers

Department of Social Services Executive Director, Lillian Koller testified before lawmakers Wednesday morning.

SC bill banning abortions beyond 19 weeks stalls

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A bill banning abortion in South Carolina beyond 19 weeks of pregnancy has stalled in the state Senate, with lawmakers raising concerns that the bill also bans contraception.