Elementary Student Left on School Bus for Six Hours
A Lexington District One school bus driver has been placed on leave after district officials say a child was left on a bus for six hours in Pelion.
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Nexans, Birdsong firms announced new SC sites
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The state Commerce Department says an international high voltage cable manufacturing firm and a Virginia peanut processor are putting new facilities in Berkeley and Darlington counties.
USC drama alumnus Colter speaks of varied career
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A stage, screen and television actor is scheduled to appear at the University of South Carolina to discuss his career in New York and Hollywood.
Son of Gov. Campbell files for lieutenant governor
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Mike Campbell is again seeking South Carolina's No. 2 spot, saying he wants to continue the effort he started eight years ago.
Clyburn to deliver USC Southern Studies talk
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Rep. James Clyburn is delivering the Philip G. Grose Lecture in cooperation with the Institute for Southern Studies at the University of South Carolina.
Three Shot in Early Morning Fight
Early morning verbal altercation at Mobay's Restaurant leads to parking lot shooting.
SC Statehouse Medicaid protest logs 3rd week
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Sixteen members of a group who stopped traffic trying to enter a South Carolina Statehouse parking area are headed to court following the third protest against the state's decision not to accept federal money to expand Medicaid.
Bill increases penalties for speeding in work zone
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A bill to encourage drivers to slow down in highway construction zones across South Carolina would increase penalties and state troopers' presence.
Bill to require SC students learn cursive advances
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A bill requiring South Carolina's school districts to teach students how to write in cursive by fifth grade is advancing in the House.
Council Display Angers West Columbia Residents
A heated debate over a proposed ordinance to have the Mayor include council members in decision making process boils over.
Bill Considered Regarding Speeding In Work Zones
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-State lawmakers are considering a bill to encourage drivers to slow down in highway construction zones.
Bottlenose Dolphin Washes Up on Hilton Head Island
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) _ A marine biologist says a bottlenose dolphin has died after washing up on Hilton Head Island.
Former CPD Chief, City Sued By Former CPD Employee
A lawsuit filed by a former city employee alleges a romantic relationship and threatening comments from former Chief Randy Scott.
High School Brawl Places Facility on Lockdown
More than a dozen high school students in Sumter were taken into police custody after a fight breaks out first thing this morning. All fourteen students involved face jail time and parents are holding their kids a little closer due to concern and fear.
Haley, attorney general to hold news conference
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley and Attorney General Alan Wilson are holding a news conference at the Statehouse.
Winter weather advisory posted in northern SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Part of South Carolina is getting a taste of winter just before spring arrives.
Georgetown County women highlighted on cruise
GEORGETOWN, S.C. (AP) — A Woman's History Month event is being held in Georgetown County highlighting the lives of prominent women from the county.
2-week filing period for SC elections is under way
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The campaign season is officially underway as candidates file with the South Carolina Election Commission.
SC jobless rate falls to 6.4 percent in January
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's unemployment has gone down for the eighth month in a row.
1 shot to death, 2 injured in Richland County
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Richland County officials have released the name of a man who was shot to death over the weekend.
Mega Millions Jackpot
Columbia, SC (WOLO)- Today is St. Patricks Day, so will the luck of the irish be with you if you buy a Mega Millions ticket? The Mega Millions is now at 400 million dollars.
Suspect Sought After SC Man Attacked for Belching
TEGA CAY, S.C. (AP) _ Police in South Carolina are looking for a suspect who apparently doesn't tolerate bad manners.
Deputies: 100 Tires Damaged on School Buses
Newberry County authorities are investigating the vandalism of twenty school buses.
CPD Insiders Name Holbrook as Top Chief Candidate
City of Columbia officials say the announcement on its next chief of police will come sometime this week. However, while they are remaining tight-lipped on the identity of the top candidate, Columbia Police Department insiders aren't.
Chesnee man sentenced to die for girl's death
SPARTANABURG, S.C. (AP) — A Spartanburg County jury has given a death penalty to a Chesnee man convicted of shooting and killing an 8-year-old girl nearly five years ago.
