SC seeks ruling in nuclear fuel funding lawsuit
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina wants a federal judge to rule in the state's favor in a lawsuit seeking to keep viable a nuclear reactor fuel project at the Savannah River Site near Aiken.
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Grower: early SC peach crop hit by March freeze
AIKEN, S.C. (AP) — Peach lovers may have to wait a while this year. Growers say a late March freeze caused major damage in the Aiken area and the fruit might be scarce until July.
Man gets 23 years in death of woman in Wagener
AIKEN, S.C. (AP) — A Wagener man has been sentenced to 23 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to the shooting death of a Lexington woman last year.
Artworks by USC faculty, students at auction
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Artworks by faculty and students at the University of South Carolina are being auctioned for a good cause.
5 primary challengers to Sen. Graham to debate
AIKEN, S.C. (AP) — Five of the six Republicans running against U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham are meeting in a debate in Aiken.
Time stands still in Sumter after clocks break
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — Time appears to be standing still in Sumter, where the clocks on the city's Opera House tower have been stuck at 12 o'clock for much of this month.
Prosecutor: Photos essential in SC dog attack case
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Prosecutors say the conviction of a Dillon County man whose dogs attacked and killed a 10-year-old boy should be reinstated.
No discussion on SC anti-domestic violence bills
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A committee slated to discuss legislation targeting domestic violence in South Carolina has recessed because a Senate session was running late.
Tax Deadline
Love it or hate, the one thing you can not do is avoid it. It's tax time and people spent Tuesday evening rushing to beat the midnight deadline.
More Tickets Available For USC's Graduation
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-USC's May graduation will be the largest in school history. Today, the university announced it will increase the number of tickets allotted to each graduate from five to seven... one for themselves and six for family and friends.
Lancaster Man Dies After Hit, Dragged by Car
LANCASTER, S.C. (AP) _ A Lancaster County man has died after authorities say he was hit by a car and then dragged underneath it.
4 Yr. Old Throws "Welcome Home" Party for Soldier Dad
Tuesday afternoon, Alex Renelt made sure family and friends were waiting at the Columbia Metropolitan Airport to greet his dad, who was returning from Afghanistan.
Democrats to remove Bethune from House 64 primary
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Democratic Party says it is taking steps to remove Willie Lee Bethune from the June House District 64 primary after his conviction for Medicaid fraud.
Same-Sex Couples and Supporters Protest on Tax Day
One Midlands group is using tax day to protest what it calls unfair marriage and tax laws in South Carolina.
Tax Season's Little Known Secret
One of tax filing's biggest secrets is exposed.
West Columbia Mayor Stripped of Power
While he remains Mayor of the city of West Columbia, Mayor Joe Owens has lost some of the power that once came with the position.
Dept. Revenue offers Tax Day Drive Through
Procrastinators who need to meet today's tax deadline don't even have to get out of their car.
SC Education agency pulls out of testing program
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Education Superintendent Mick Zais has withdrawn the state from testing for new standards next year.
Man sentenced to life in Forest Acres killing
WINNSBORO, S.C. (AP) — A man has pleaded guilty in the 2009 shooting death of a woman at a bank ATM near Columbia in 2009.
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz returning to South Carolina
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, a potential Republican presidential contender in 2016, is again visiting South Carolina.
King Tut staying around South Carolina a little bit longer
If you're looking for something else to do during spring break, head over to the South Carolina State Museum.
7-year-old girl accidentally shot, killed at party
GASTON, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a 7-year-old girl was killed at a birthday party in Lexington County after a 5-year-old boy accidentally fired a gun.
DHEC wants public's help tracking West Nile in SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Public health officials are seeing the public's help in tracking the arrival of the West Nile virus in South Carolina.
Haley signs bill requiring more DUI locks on cars
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley has signed a law requiring more people convicted of driving under the influence to install a device that won't let their vehicles start if the drivers have been drinking.
Fight Over Marijuana Leads to Fatal Stabbing
JACKSON, S.C. (AP) _ Investigators say an argument over money that one man owed another man for a bag of marijuana led to a fatal stabbing in Aiken County.
