SC unemployment fell to 5.5 percent in March
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's unemployment rate is continuing to go down.
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1 killed in Wreck Involving Anderson Co. Deputy
ANDERSON, S.C. (AP) _ The Anderson County Sheriff's Office says one of its deputies has been involved in a wreck that killed a person in another vehicle.
Local church plans special Easter meal
The Midlands is preparing to celebrate the Easter holiday on Sunday.
Announcement of funeral services for former Lexington Co coroner
We now know when the former Lexington County coroner will be laid to rest.
Glitch leads to pricey food choice
What was supposed to be a cheap bite at a Southern California fast-food restaurant has turned into a small fortune for some customers.
Documents detail another GM delayed recall
Government documents posted online Saturday show that General Motors waited years to recall nearly 335,000 Saturn Ions for power steering failures despite getting thousands of consumer complaints and warranty repair claims.
Man Dies in Fall at Myrtle Beach Hotel
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) _ A 22-year-old man has died after falling seven floors from the balcony of a Myrtle Beach hotel.
State Unemployment Drops Again
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-Unemployment has dropped again in South Carolina. March's rate now stands at five point five percent, that's down from February's five point seven percent.
Disney & SC Special Olympics: Learning to Skate
The South Carolina Special Olympics got a behind the scenes look at 'Disney on Ice Rockin' Ever After' Friday morning.
SC economic advisers make no change in projections
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — State economic advisers say their tax collection projections for South Carolina are on target.
Lexington Co. Coroner Passes Away
A long-time public servant in the Midlands has passed away.
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.
