School board responds to DJJ takeover proposal
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The board of a residential public school for troubled teens opposes legislators' move to put the Department of Juvenile Justice temporarily in charge.
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Columbia, SC looks back at civil rights past
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Activists who took part in the civil rights movement in South Carolina's capital city are returning to celebrate its history.
SC election offices to be closed on 1st filing day
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — State Rep. Bakari Sellers is complaining about most South Carolina election offices being closed on the first day candidates have to file for office.
Unemployment Falls
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-The number of people filing initial unemployment claims has fallen to a three-month low. That's according to a report released today (Thursday) by The Labor Department.
Melron Kelly Named Acting Columbia Police Chief
Major Melron Kelly has been named Acting Chief of Police for the City of Columbia, in the wake of Interim Chief Ruben Santiago resigning. This, just days before city officials are scheduled to hire a brand new police chief.
Ruben Santiago Resigns as Columbia Police Chief
Columbia City Manager Teresa Wilson announces appointment of an acting police chief, in the wake of the interim chief resigning, all while the hire of a brand new chief is expected next week.
4 Graham challengers agree to support each other
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Four challengers to U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham are signing an agreement that if any of them make a runoff against the Republican incumbent, the other three will throw their support behind the challenger.
SC bill that could close abortion clinics advances
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Senate panel has advanced a bill aimed at closing abortion clinics in South Carolina, while a separate panel took testimony on bills making abortion illegal.
City Mum About Why Now Two Canidates for Chief Remain
A City of Columbia public relations representative says of the three candidates for police chief that remained, another has been taken off the list, leaving the number to two viable candidates.
Columbia taking a look back at civil rights past
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Activists who took part in Columbia's civil rights movement are returning to celebrate its history.
Man gets 50 years in Kershaw shooting death
CAMDEN, S.C. (AP) — A man has been sentenced to 50 years in prison for the home invasion shooting death of another man in Kershaw County.
SC Guard jets in exercise over coastal skies
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Members of the South Carolina Air National Guard are conducting an air defense exercise along the coast.
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.
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
