Chesnee man guilty of killing 8-year-old girl
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — A Spartanburg County jury deliberated just 20 minutes before convicting a Chesnee man in the shooting death of an 8-year-old girl.
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SC governments can't profit from credit fee
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The House budget plan allows South Carolina's towns and counties to continue charging taxpayers a processing fee for credit card payments, but they'll pay a steep price if they try to profit from the fees,
Gov. Haley thanks House for education budget
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley says the House budget takes a historic step in providing a good education to all South Carolina students.
Obama signs SC federal disaster declaration
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The White House has approved South Carolina's request for federal disaster relief after last month's storm that caused more than $430 million in damage.
Proposal to Combine Law Enforcement Divisions Withdrawn
A proposal put on the table by Councilman Cameron Runyon to halt the search for a Columbia Police Chief is withdrawn.
Boil Water Advisory
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- The City of Columbia Water Works advises water customers of Deerwood Subdivision located in Richland County, to vigorously boil their water for at least one full minute prior to drinking or cooking. Also, any residents near…
Update: Deputy Shoots Elderly Man
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-A York County deputy who shot a 70-year-old man reaching for his cane during a traffic stop last month broke down in tears as other officers arrived.
Emma's (DUI) Law Gains Momentum
As the family of Josiah Jenkins prepares his funeral this week, lawmakers at the state house next week plan to proceed on a bill, they say, could have saved the child's life and will likely save others if signed into law.
Consumer Minute: Spring Break Safety
Many are gearing up for the annual Spring Break pilgrimage to the beach. In this Consumer Minute, Crysty Vaughan shares tips from the experts on keeping kids safe.
Toal seeking millions to safeguard SC court info
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The head of South Carolina's judicial system says she needs more money to safeguard digital information for courts around the state.
Second man arrested in SC home invasion death
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A second person has been arrested in the home invasion shooting death of a man in Richland County last month.
Manning man on trial for killing baby and grandma
MANNING, S.C. (AP) — A woman has testified at her boyfriend's murder trial in Manning that she closed her eyes as he pointed a shotgun at her and told her she made him shoot.
SC--Daybook
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Associated Press South Carolina daybook for Wednesday, March 12
SC man charged with felony DUI after child dies
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A man has been charged with felony driving under the influence after a 3-year-old boy died from injuries in a wreck in Richland County late last week.
SC House approves studying lawmakers' pay
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The House has agreed to look into a lawmaker's contention that statewide officers in South Carolina are not paid enough.
SC House gives key approval to $7B spending plan
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Republicans say K-12 public schools are a big winner in the House budget plan, but Democrats say the plan still doesn't meet the state's obligation to education.
USC Shooting Victim Throws out First Pitch
USC Baseball team honors 18 year old Martha Childress by letting her throw out the first pitch of Tuesday night's game.
56,000 in SC sign up for health care under new law
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — About half of the nearly 56,000 people who have signed up in South Carolina for health insurance under the new health care law supported by President Barack Obama are 45 years old or older.
Wednesday Is Mental Health Advocacy Day
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-Tomorrow, state leaders are expected to join mental health organization's for Mental Health Advocacy Day at The State House.
Hardeeville Man Arrested in Shooting Death
BLUFFTON, S.C. (AP) _ Jasper County sheriff's deputies continue to investigate the shooting death of a man in Hardeeville last week.
SC House guarantees right to hand out Constitution
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — House members want to guarantee students' right to distribute the Constitution on college campuses, though there's no example in South Carolina of anyone being stopped from doing so.
HomeWorks Homeless, Needs New Warehouse
HomeWorks of America has three weeks before it has to be completely moved out of a massive warehouse it has called home for ten years. Problem is, there is no place to go. The founder says it's a dire situation and he needs your help now.
House votes to put DJJ in charge of special school
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina House has voted to temporarily put the state Department of Juvenile Justice in charge of a public residential school for students with behavior problems.
SC Republicans ask Haley to help keep MOX open
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Several Republicans want South Carolina's governor to explore possible legal action to avoid the closure of a project to turn weapons-grade plutonium into commercial nuclear reactor fuel.
Nephew of Columbia Fire Chief Dies in DUI Crash
Three-year-old Josiah Caden Jenkins, great-nephew of Columbia/Richland Fire Chief Aubrey Jenkins, has died from injuries sustained when the child and his mother were hit by a drunk driver Friday night.
