SC Testimony Ends in 69-Year-Old Woman's Murder Trial
YORK, S.C. (AP) _ A jury is preparing to hear closing arguments in the case of a 69-year-old Gaffney woman charged with murder in the death of her boyfriend.
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24-Hour Homeless Shelter Opens by Month's End
The homeless shelter that usually operates during the evenings, only, five months out of the year, will operate seven months out of the year, 24 horus a day, seven days a week, as city of Columbia officials seek to handle homelessness like never before.
Inmate Suicides in South Carolina Prisons
Since 2000, data from the state Department of Corrections shows 38 inmates have committed suicide.
Anti Violence Rally And Vigil
Columbia, SC (WOLO)- Helping young people make better decisions, that's the intent of a rally in Columbia tomorrow evening.
Local Spaghetti Company Give to Schools
This video is no longer available. (WOLO) COLUMBIA, S.C., -- It's one of the most popular brand of Spaghetti and it's made right here in Columbia. While you may have passed in it an aisle or served it up for…
Grammy winner Bill Harley tells stories at USC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A two-time Grammy award-winning singer and story teller who weaves tales of childhood and family life is scheduled to perform at the University of South Carolina. Spokeswoman Megan Sexton says the performance by Bill Harley is…
DJJ doing community service across South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Department of Juvenile Justice is launching a three-day community service effort in South Carolina. Starting Thursday, DJJ says its youth and staff are teaming up with community partners and volunteers for various projects around the…
Teen dies alone after giving birth in SC dorm room
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” Authorities say a 19-year-old Benedict College student bled to death after delivering a stillborn baby alone in her dorm room. Richland County Coroner Gary Watts said the student was found dead Tuesday night, but…
Homelessness Public Forum 'Critical'
Columbia City Councilman Cameron Runyan is hosting the first of several forums scheduled to provide education and enlightenment on the attempt to curb the ongoing homelessness issue in the Capitol City.
Haley scheduled to announce latest Cabinet pick
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is slated to announce a Cabinet appointment. The governor plans to reveal her latest agency appointment at a news conference at 10:30 a.m. Thursday. A news release from Haley's office didn't…
Director: Medicaid agency wants to increase access
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” South Carolina's Medicaid agency is making changes to expand access to health care. Health and Human Services Director Tony Keck says getting people healthier starts with making health care more convenient. Recent changes include…
Gaston man gets 45 years for 2011 shooting death
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” A Lexington man has been sentenced to 45 years in prison for shooting a 64-year-old man to death as he answered the door at a Gaston home. Solicitor Donnie Myers said Thursday 22-year-old Shawn…
Benedict Student Found Dead, Identified
Thursday afternoon, Benedict college released the name of the student found dead on campus this week.
Local Bargains for Dozens of Miles
You will definitely need a car to get around a giant garage sale here in the Midlands.
Chobani Recalls Some Greek Yogurt Cups
Chobani says it's issuing a recall of some its Greek yogurt cups that were affected by mold after some customers reported illnesses.
Veronica Custody; New Developments
Columbia, SC (Associated Press)- The father of a Cherokee girl at the center of an adoption dispute is fighting the Oklahoma governor's order that he return to South Carolina to face charges of parental interference.
Gun found on 16-year-old student at Sumter High
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” Police say a 16-year-old Sumter High School student has been arrested after a gun and a loaded magazine were found in a book bag. School police officers investigating an unrelated case said they got…
More South Carolinians using seat belts
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” More South Carolinians are using seat belts. A new study from the National highway Traffic Safety Administration shows that seat belt usage in South Carolina increased from 86 percent in South Carolina in 2011…
EX-Lexington deputy convicted of domestic violence
BATESBURG-LEESVILLE, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” A former Lexington County sheriff's deputy has been convicted of criminal domestic violence. Thirty-two-year-old Daniel M. Creamer of Lexington was sentenced to 30 days in jail or a $1,000 fine plus six months of…
State Fair holding unique movie-making competition
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” The South Carolina State Fair is offering a unique movie-making opportunity to ten teams of filmmakers. The fair is teaming up with the Indie Grits Festival for the 48 Hour Film Blitz next month.…
43 Mile Yard Sale Stretches Across Three Midlands Towns
Friday morning, shoppers were out in the Midlands hoping to find great deals at 'The Big Grab Yard Sale.'
Claflin building environmentally friendly dorm
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” Claflin University is building a new $12 million environmentally friendly residence hall. The Times and Democrat of Orangeburg reports (http://bit.ly/15IFDXw ) the historically black university broke ground on the new building Thursday. The dorm…
Haley, Commerce to attend international car show
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” Gov. Nikki Haley and Commerce Secretary Bobby Hitt will be in Germany next week to recruit jobs at the world's biggest show for the automotive industry. Hitt says he and Haley leave Monday for…
Monthly Jobs Report Just Released
Columbia, SC (The Labor Department)- It looks like some of our neighbors are still out of work.A new jobs report released today by "The Labor Department" says U.S. employers added 169-thousand jobs last month.But it's fewer than economists had predicted.Still,…
1 Dead, 1 Missing on Fort Mill Lake
FORT MILL, S.C. (AP) _ Wildlife officials say one man is dead and another missing after a boat capsized on a lake in Fort Mill.
