South Carolina asks children to walk to school
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina is urging kids to skip the bus or car pool and walk to school.
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11 arrested for blocking street at SC Statehouse
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Police say 11 people have been arrested after they blocked the entrance to the Statehouse garage.
Columbia one Step Closer to Playing Ball
It was 4 hours of a heated discussion where City Council members hashed out the details of the Bull Street Entertainment venue passing slightly passing the first reading.
Disaster Declaration
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-Governor Haley has asked for a major disaster declaration in South Carolina. The state is estimated to have sustained $55 million dollars in damage, as a result of recent severe winter weather.
Mother on Police, Daughter's Case: 'I'm frustrated'
If and when local investigators solve the hit and run case of Lindsay Bires, there will have been at least three Columbia police chiefs overseeing the case. For Lindsay's mother, Susan, that is not comforting, which is why she's taking matters into her own hands.
11 Protesters Arrested at State House
Tuesday morning, the decision to try and block entry to the State House garage landed eleven people in handcuffs.
SC House education chairman retiring
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The education chairman of the South Carolina House says he's not seeking re-election.
Man pleads guilty to stealing SC doctor's identity
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A man has pleaded guilty to stealing a South Carolina physician's identity and pretending to be a doctor.
SC Air National Guard exercise over SC, GA
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Residents in South Carolina and Georgia may see fighter jets from the South Carolina Air National Guard participating in an air defense exercise.
Group wants rules for alligator farms in SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Wildlife Federation wants tighter rules for proposed alligator farms in South Carolina.
Freeze warning for SC south coast
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The National Weather Service has issued a freeze warning for the south coast of South Carolina.
GA man accused of stealing doctor's ID to plead
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Georgia man accused of stealing a South Carolina physician's identity and pretending to be a doctor is expected to plead guilty to a federal charge.
Statewide tornado drill slated for South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina is holding a statewide tornado drill as part of Severe Weather Awareness Week.
GOP governors' group releases anti-Sheheen ad
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Republican Governor's Association is running a TV ad against South Carolina Sen. Vincent Sheheen that ties him to President Barack Obama and highlights his support of the federal health law.
Charleston park sites draw 890,000 in 2012
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A new report finds that National Park Service sites in the Charleston area and the tourists they attract mean millions to the local economy.
Man charged in teen's killing waives bond hearing
CAMDEN, S.C. (AP) — An attorney for a man charged with murder in the strangulation of an 18-year-old woman in Kershaw County has decided not to ask for a bond hearing.
Boil Water Advisory
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- The City of Columbia has issued a boil water advisory tonight.
One Dead in Fire at Greenville Motel
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ Greenville County officials say one person has died after a fire at a motel.
Suspect's Arrest Record Helps in Murder Investigation
The man accused of killing Elgin teen, Briana Rabon has a record that includes drug charges and a criminal domestic violence charge.
Elections Battle Vs. Voter Trust
South Carolina Elections Commission officials say it's not impossible for Richland County Elections and Voter Registration to rebuild public trust, but it won't be easy."
SC immigration dispute could soon be over
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina prosecutors have filed papers in which they acknowledge their defense of several provisions in the state's immigration law likely will not succeed.
SC employment reaches high as population rises
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley's administration says South Carolina's employment reached an all-time high in December, but the numbers don't take into account the state's growing population.
More winter weather for South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Spring is still more than two weeks away and it is clearly still winter in parts of South Carolina.
SC bill allows digital proof of insurance
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A bill on Gov. Nikki Haley's desk would allow South Carolina drivers to use their smartphone in a traffic stop to prove they have insurance.
US Rep. Joe Wilson sponsors SC fair for vets
AIKEN, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina congressman is sponsoring an event to acquaint military veterans with resources available to them.
