1,000 Ounces of Gold Recovered From Sunken Ship
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ An expedition to recover the remaining treasure from the wreck of a 19th-century steamship off South Carolina has recovered nearly 1,000 ounces of gold.
Local News
Newberry Co. Sheriff's Office moves in new headquarters
Monday ABC Columbia News got an inside look at the new headquarters for the Newberry County Sheriff's Office.
Man dies when parachute malfunctions near Chester
CHESTER, S.C. (AP) — A Columbia man has died after his parachute malfunctioned during a jump in Chester County.
Governor Tours Peach Orchard Hard Hit by Freeze
Governor Nikki Haley takes an up close and personal look at the extent of the damage to the state's biggest peach growing region and urges South Carolinians to help turn it around.
USC Press launches US Rep. James Clyburn memoir
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The University of South Carolina Press is publishing U.S. Rep. James Clyburn's memoir and hosting a signing event at the Hollings Library on the university campus.
SC bishops: Schools failing children, need boost
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Five South Carolina bishops from four Christian faiths are urging reform of the state's public education system to help improve the future of children stuck in poverty and hopelessness.
Police: SC gunman who shot 2 women killed himself
LANCASTER, S.C. (AP) — Officials say a man sought by South Carolina police for questioning after two shootings is dead by his own hand.
Kershaw County School District talks budget
The Kershaw County School District is looking ahead to the next academic year.
Police search for video of woman driving into ocean
The Public Defender's Office is seeking original video of a woman driving her minivan into the Atlantic Ocean off Daytona Beach. Florida, with her children inside.
1 dead, 2 hurt in Sumter County hammer attack
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a 33-year-old man beat a woman to death with a hammer in a Sumter County home and hurt her 14-year-old daughter and a disabled woman in the home.
Deadly Fire Investigated
Two North Carolina men are suspected of intentionally setting deadly fire.
Man Suspected of Shooting Dies
Police were searching for the suspected gunman before they say he turned the gun on himself.
Bar Shooting Injures Three
An early Sunday morning argument turns to gunfire at bar and grill.
Democrats bring optimism to Columbia at convention
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Democrats are optimistic they can stem a Republican tide that has taken over the state.
Four People Lost in Congaree National Park
Park rangers at the Congaree National Park get another scare after a group of people walking the trails get lost.
Woman Accused of Suicide by Cop
Authorities say a woman is dead after they were forced to shoot her during a routine traffic stop turned deadly.
Victim of Deadly Cayce Crash Identified
Cayce accident victim killed along Highway U-S 321 has been identified.
VOTE 2016
Columbia, SC (WOLO)- As Democrats wrap up their convention in Columbia Saturday, new discussion emerges about the 2016 presidential voting schedule.
Judge considers case against House Speaker Harrell
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A judge is considering whether a case against House Speaker Bobby Harrell should be handled by a legislative panel.
Richland sheriff helping out Special Olympics SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott is encouraging people to come out for a bocce tournament benefiting Special Olympics athletes in South Carolina.
With 1 year in Senate, Scott in 1st statewide race
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — After more than a year in the U.S. Senate, South Carolina Republican Tim Scott will soon be in his first statewide race.
SC legislators working on election law fix
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Both the House and Senate have passed a bill designed to prevent a lawsuit from throwing South Carolina's elections into chaos — again.
Fatal Car Fire
A vehicle catches fire Friday afternoon in Cayce, killing one person.
City Council Works on Civility
Friday morning Columbia City Council members traded in chambers for Fort Jackson.
US Rep. Clyburn holding fish fry event in Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Democrats from across South Carolina are lining up for U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn's fish fry.
