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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

New Information In Columbia Hit And Run

Columbia, SC (WOLO)-There's new information tonight regarding a fatal hit and run collision that happened back in December. The Highway Patrol has released new surveillance video, showing a woman who they say may have witnessed the crime.

Intervene During a Dispute or Not

In the wake of a man getting shot and killed trying to break up a verbal altercation at a bar and grill in Lexington County, authorities say deciding to intervene is a personal decision. However, they don't recommend it.

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