SC man pleads guilty in 17-month-old's death
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Richland County man on trial in the 2011 death of a 17-month-old girl has pleaded guilty to homicide by child abuse.
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Rare early printed books displayed in SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Visitors to the University of South Carolina are getting a chance to glimpse a key period in human history — the era when the centuries-old way of copying manuscripts by hand was giving way to the printing press and the wide use of books.
Palmetto Hospital Health
Palmetto Health Hospital is offering health screenings to the community.
High School Cracks Down
Officials at Hilton Head High school are reportedly cracking down after several students became sick while using prescription drugs during the school day.
Heart Attack Shooting
A man is found dead after being shot and suffering a heart attack according to the Oconee County Coroner.
Columbia hosting neighborhood leadership meeting
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The City of Columbia is bringing neighborhood leaders to talk about ways to improve the quality of life.
Group to clean streets in Richland, Lexington
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Volunteers are scheduled to pick up litter from streets in highways in the Midlands.
5K race, walk to support homes for needy families
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A 5-kilometer walk and race is planned for a Columbia neighborhood to help support a transitional community for needy families.
City to lace up for Heart health
The City of Columbia is asking you to lace up your shoes and Go Red. City offiicial announced the 1st Love Our Hearts Walk will take place on Valentine’s Day Friday, February 14, 2014 at 12 p.m.
Officials: DJJ officer stabbed student with fork
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A correctional officer with the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice is accused of stabbing a student with a fork.
Nonprofits seek guarantee for scholarship donors
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Leaders of nonprofits whose purpose is handing out scholarships to special-needs students say they're holding back until the S.C. Department of Revenue can guarantee their donors will get the tax credit they expect.
Zais replaces deputy who stepped down to campaign
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina School Superintendent Mick Zais has named a deputy superintendent to replace Charmeka Childs, who stepped down to campaign for his job.
Driver Suspension Eligibility Week
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles announced the upcoming Driver Suspension Eligibility Week for drivers.
Dorn VA Folo
Columbia, SC (WOLO)- One day after a new report details a number of problems at Dorn VA Medical Center... the hospital has no comment. Yesterday at 6, we first reported the Inspector General's findings, ranging from issues with scheduling surgical procedures to no adequately staffing operating rooms or monitoring patient care closely.
Life in Prison for Man who Killed Mom with Hammer
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ A 42-year-old man has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for beating his mother to death with a hammer in her Greer home.
Composite Sketch Released in Bar Murder
Local authorities have released a composite sketch of an unidentified man who fatally shot a 31-year-old Brandon Ratliff.
Kicking the Smoking Habit
CVS announced plans to pull tobacco from its shelves. ABC Columbia news speaks with a USC Professor about the impact.
Report details problems at Columbia VA hospital
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A new report details a number of problems at the Department of Veterans Affairs hospital in Columbia, ranging from issues with scheduling surgical procedures to operating rooms not always being stocked with backup surgical instruments.
A Valentine for Gamecocks
Looking for a sweet deal this Valentine's day? How about a free Cocky Valentine.
Teen shot to death in Summerton
SUMMERTON, S.C. (AP) — Clarendon County sheriff's deputies are investigating the shooting death of a teen.
SCE&G giving away free tree seedlings
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Electric & Gas Co. is again giving away free trees as part of an effort to promote improvement of the shoreline on Lake Murray.
Columbia set to host Go Red heart event
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The City of Columbia is joining the discussion on the importance of heart health.
Orangeburg Massacre being observed at SC State
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Two days of events are being held at South Carolina State University marking the anniversary of the shootings that have become known as the Orangeburg Massacre.
Bill would merge College of Charleston, MUSC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Charleston lawmakers have introduced a proposal to merge the College of Charleston and the Medical University of South Carolina.
Haley says she's proud of SC's handling of storm
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley says South Carolina officials learned from last week's winter storm and are meeting to discuss what could be done differently, adding that she's very proud of the state's response.
