Jail Mob Assault
Columbia Police say an inmate was beaten while trying to get out of a gang.
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Casey Kasem Dead at 82
Casey Kasem has died. ABC News confirmed that the radio personality died today in a California hospital. He was 82.
NC woman convicted in SC double slaying
LORIS, S.C. (AP) — A North Carolina woman has been sentenced to life in prison for shooting her husband and stepson to death in Horry County.
Fort Sumter observes Flag Day
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Flag Day is being observed at the Fort Sumter Visitor Center in downtown Charleston.
Police Search for Car Break in Suspect
Lexington Police are searching for a man they say was captured on surveillance cameras sifting through cars at an area business.
Marion County Plane Crash
A single engine plane crashes killing one person on board.
Reverend Jesse Jackson Visits SC
Civil Rights Activist Reverend Jesse Jackson visits palmetto state to commemorate 50 years of progress.
Sheheen calls for state investigation of the VA
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Democratic gubernatorial candidate Sen. Vincent Sheheen wants South Carolina to have the power to investigate its Veteran Affairs facilities over the ongoing crisis concerning waiting times for appointments.
Consumer Minute: Father's Day Gift Buying
How much will you spend on Dad this Father's Day? We've got the breakdown, plus the hottest gifts.
Board approves new educator evaluation system
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Board of Education has approved an evaluation system that judges teachers partly by their students' performance.
Campbell says he's excited to advance to runoff
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Mike Campbell says he's excited about being in the GOP runoff for lieutenant governor.
U.S.C. Building Evacuated, Hazmat Called In
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-A very dangerous afternoon for folks at USC's Swearingen Engineer Center. Hazmat had to be called in just before two-thirty... after a Hydrogen Chloride leak was discovered.
Prosecutor: No Charges in York Jail inmate Death
YORK, S.C. (AP) _ A prosecutor says no charges will be filed against York County jail personnel in the death of an inmate charged with killing his stepmother and neighbor last year.
SC Gov. Haley signs bill on Iran energy investment
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley has signed into law a bill that prohibits South Carolina from investing funds or contracting with international companies that have invested at least $20 million in Iran's energy sectors.
Richland County DSS leader leaving job
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Department of Social Services director for Richland County is leaving the job amid questions about two children's deaths.
Coroner: Shooting Victims Killed in Murder-Suicide
Richland County Coroner Gary Watts says the crime involving two people who died from gunshot wounds Friday morning, was the result of a murder-suicide.
Memorial being unveiled to youth executed in S C
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A memorial is being unveiled this weekend to a 14-year-old black South Carolina youth executed 70 years ago.
Man wanted for loaded gun found among toys in SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina police are looking for a man in connection to a loaded gun left in a children's toy aisle at a Target store.
Congaree National Park upgrading trail markings
HOPKINS, S.C. (AP) — Congaree National Park southeast of Columbia is working to improve the markings on more than 20 miles of trails.
Budget allows bed tax money for law enforcement
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's new state budget allows some money from motel room taxes to be used for more law enforcement during the Atlantic Beach Bikefest and other events in the Myrtle Beach area next May.
McKinney ends lieutenant governor's campaign
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Lieutenant governor candidate Pat McKinney is dropping out of the race, leaving Mike Campbell to advance to the GOP primary runoff.
Addressing Human Trafficking In South Carolina
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-Attorney General Alan Wilson has released a plan on how the state will address the problem of human trafficking.
No Lawmakers' Pay Increases Among Vetoes
Inside the State House, Governor Nikki Haley released a list of 76 vetoes, totaling more than $18.5 million, as part of the legislature's proposed $7 billion proposed budget for the coming year.
SC prosecutor releases human trafficking plan
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's top prosecutor has released a plan on how the state will address the problem of human trafficking.
Gov. Haley vetoes $18.5M from state budget
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley has vetoed $18.5 million from the Legislature's $7 billion spending plan for the coming year.
