Stirling confirmed as SC Corrections director
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's Department of Corrections now has a permanent director.
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Candidate for Columbia Police Chief Withdraws
One of five candidates applying to be Columbia's next police chief withdraws, citing medical reasons. This comes on the heels of the public's first meeting with the candidates face to face in a public forum Tuesday night.
Pastides: Year of Constitution classes not needed
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — University of South Carolina President Harris Pastides is asking lawmakers to help tweak requirements that university students spend one year learning about the U.S. Constitution, the Declaration of Independence and the Federalist Papers.
SC State needs $13M to pay bills through June
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The chairman of the House budget-writing committee says the state will address South Carolina State University's $13 million cash flow problem.
Accused Columbia shooter pleads to federal charge
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A 21-year-old man accused of shooting and wounding a University of South Carolina student has pleaded guilty to a federal charge.
Man Accused in 5 Points Shooting Appears in Court
The man accused of shooting USC Freshman Martha Childress last October, appeared in federal court Wednesday.
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SC State needs $13M to pay bills through June
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The chairman of the House budget-writing committee says the state will address South Carolina State University's $13 million cash flow problem.
SC bill to protect elderly, vulnerable from abuse
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Backers of legislation to strengthen protections for South Carolina's elderly and vulnerable hope their bill can become law this year.
Man sentenced in Columbia restaurant shooting
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — A Richland County man has been sentenced to life in prison for a shooting death at a Columbia-area restaurant.
Plea in works for defendant in SC prison guard hit
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A plea deal is in the works for an Orangeburg man accused of conspiring to kill a South Carolina prison guard in a hit orchestrated by an inmate using an illegal cellphone.
Former NAACP head Ben Jealous to speak at USC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The former president of the NAACP is scheduled to speak at the University of South Carolina as part of a ceremony commemorating the 50th anniversary of the school's desegregation.
Group helping Columbia Ronald McDonald House
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — An organization is working to help Ronald McDonald House Charities of Columbia round up food, money and supplies.
SC bill banning abortions after 19 weeks advances
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A bill banning abortion in South Carolina beyond the 19th week of pregnancy is heading to the full House Judiciary Committee.
Pay-for-performance bill stalls in SC House
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A bill creating a statewide evaluation system for teachers that ties their pay to students' performance has stalled in the House, with opponents arguing it creates unnecessary confusion.
SC senators shoot down open carry bill for guns
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Senators have shot down a bill allowing people to carry guns in public in South Carolina without a permit.
Dutch Fork Honors Slain Senior
An emotional night for Dutch Fork High school Students, Staff and Parents who on Senior night, came out to remember the one Senior who could not be in attendance.
92-Year-old Marion Woman Dies from Hypothermia
MARION, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say a 92-year-old Marion woman died from exposure to the cold after last week's ice storm.
Bonefish Robbery
Columbia, SC (WOLO)- Columbia Police are looking for a suspect in a weekend armed robbery at "Bonefish Grill". Investigators say the suspect held victims at gunpoint in the restaurant on Bower Parkway just after midnight Saturday.
Sides could soon sit down over SC inmate issues
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Next week may offer a chance to begin working out fixes for the care of mentally ill South Carolina inmates.
SC governments could be banned from charging fee
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's towns and counties would no longer be able to charge taxpayers a processing fee for credit card payments under a proposed ban in the state budget.
Community Mourns Death of Dutch Fork Student
A Dutch Fork High School student was stabbed to death outside a Lexington fast-food restaurant Monday night, according to police.
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Wilson: Chief Santiago 'Interviewed' for Position
For the first time publicly, Columbia city manager Teresa Wilson revealed that interim Columbia police chief Ruben Santiago was, in fact, interviewed for the permanent position, contrary to popular opinion.
Toray announces $1 billion investment in SC plant
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Toray Industries plans to invest $1 billion and hire 500 people over the next decade in Spartanburg County.
