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.
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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.
SC could buy some alternative-fuel school buses
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A state budget proposal would provide new buses that run on alternative fuel to South Carolina school districts willing to pay part of the bill.
Police search for suspects in armed robbery of Irmo business
Police are looking for a man and woman accused of robbing an Irmo business with a toy gun.
SC blll giving hiring preference to vets advances
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A bill allowing South Carolina employers to give hiring preference to veterans and spouses of disabled veterans has advanced in the Senate.
Sewer Main Break Near Lake Murray
The Town of Lexington is working to repair a sewer main break on Highway 378 West at the Horse Creek Bridge.
SC NFL Stand outs Wanted for Questioning
NYPD says two former Gamecock stand outs may know about a beating at a New York Night club that left a man hospitalized.
Brewing School
Columbia, SC (WOLO)- Something is brewing at one South Carolina college. The Sun News of Myrtle Beach reports Horry Georgetown Technical College will be offering a degree in brewing, distillation, and fermentation.
