Bill may allow schools to forgive more school days
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — This week's snow and ice storm that again brought South Carolina to a standstill is delaying action on a snow-days bill stemming from the last bout of wintry weather.
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Icy Roads to Remain after departing storm
After three days of precipitation from the winter storm, freezing rain, snow, and sleet have left the Palmetto State, but lingering issues will cause headaches for the Friday morning commute.
Crews clear SC roads, warn drivers to stay home
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Primary roads throughout South Carolina remain covered in snow and ice, and officials are warning people to stay home for another day.
41,300 in SC sign up for health care through web
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Federal officials say 41,300 South Carolinians selected a health insurance plan through the federal website over the last four months.
President Obama issues disaster declaration for SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — President Barack Obama has granted Gov. Nikki Haley's request to declare South Carolina a federal disaster area.
More than 130,000 South Carolinians without power
As a winter storm continues to pummel South Carolina, the number of power outages continues to soar.
Thousands of Power Outages, Accidents Reported in Ice Storm
This video is no longer available. COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Officials warned and now it's here. This week's ice storm already has hundreds of thousands in the dark, statewide, and contractors from various states are here to help. "In a…
Power Crews Work Overtime
With more than 12 hundred SCE and G crews are working around the clock to restore power to thousands of people who are in the dark Wednesday night.
Man stabbed to death in Richland County
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Richland County sheriff's deputies are investigating the stabbing death of a man.
Scholarships may deter students from tough classes
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Educators worry that lottery-backed scholarships tied to grades are deterring South Carolina's top students from taking advanced courses in their senior year of high school.
Haley warns people to stay home, prep for outages
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley says the winter weather blanketing South Carolina is expected to be worse than a 2004 storm that knocked out power to many residents for a week.
Over 190,000 South Carolinians Without Power
More than 190,000 South Carolinians have lost power.
Transportation department working on SC roads
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Transportation department employees are working to keep South Carolina's roads open as a winter storm drops snow and sleet and freezing rain.
SC spent $800K+ on inmate mental health suit
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's prisons agency has amassed more than $800,000 in legal bills defending accusations of poor care for mentally ill inmates.
Major utilities report 2,500 without power in SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The winter storm in South Carolina is expected to cause plenty of problems for the state's utilities.
Winter Wallop continues with ice
After days of warning of a 1-2 punch with this round of winter weather, the second punch is here with a vengeance.
Snow, sleet and freezing rain in South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Snow, sleet and freezing rain have closed schools in much of South Carolina and are causing problems on the state's roads.
Haley signs concealed carry in restaurants bill
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley has signed a bill allowing people with concealed-weapon permits to bring their guns into restaurants and bars in South Carolina, if the businesses do not prohibit it.
SC man sentenced to prison for health care fraud
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Cordova man has been sentenced for his role in a fraud case involving BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina policy numbers.
Haley declares state of emergency for SC storm
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley has again declared a state of emergency as another winter storm brings snow, sleet and freezing rain into South Carolina.
Social Media Storm as Weather Approaches
The Wintry weather we've been telling you about for days is on its way and it has everyone talking and posting about the impending storm.
Greenville Bans Texting While Driving
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ Greenville has banned texting while driving. City council voted Monday to make it illegal to use a hand-held device while driving. The ban taking effect April 1 also applies to vehicles stopped in traffic or at a stop sign.
Electric Cooperatives Prepare for Winter Storm
Area electric cooperatives are bracing for this week's winter weather.
Local Man Wanted For Burglary And Flooding A Home
Columbia, SC (WOLO)- Richland County Deputies are looking for a man they say flooded a home during a recent burglary. Investigators say between eight in the morning and three yesterday afternoon, Daniel Peterson broke into a home on Baywater Drive.
Governor on Ice Storm: 'Brace yourselves'
From a state of emergency status to highway patrol's advice to pack food in your car in case you get stranded, the Midlands and the state are preparing to survive round two of wintry weather, focusing this time on the possible impact of ice.
