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Inspector general launching probe into SC State

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) โ€” The state Inspector General's Office has begun investigating South Carolina State University days after state lawmakers learned the school has a deficit of more than $4 million and needs $13 million to pay bills and loans.

Cracking Down on Sex Offenders

KERSHAW COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- The Kershaw County Sheriffโ€™s Office is stepping up its enforcement of sex offender laws.

Anti Gang Bill

Columbia, SC (WOLO)- Being in a gang could result in more prison time in South Carolina.

EXCLUSIVE Murder Victim's Mother: "It's devastating"

Local authorities say the murder of 31-year-old Brandon Ratliff will be solved with input from the community, as investigators have very little to go on. Meanwhile, the victim's family is planning a funeral with more questions than answers surrounding Brandon's death.

No charges filed in fatal shooting in Orangeburg

NORTH, S.C. (AP) โ€” The Orangeburg County sheriff says there will be no charges filed against a 23-year-old woman who shot and killed her boyfriend during a domestic dispute last weekend.

SC House panel to discuss anti-gang bill

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) โ€” A bill that would tack on extra prison time for a crime that benefits a criminal gang in South Carolina is up for debate in a House panel.

SC House could pay for review of college spending

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) โ€” The chairman of the House budget-writing committee is looking to hire a national consultant to evaluate spending by South Carolina's public colleges and find savings that can reduce tuition.

Home Invasion Results In Schools Locked Down

Columbia, SC (WOLO)-It was a tense morning for two northeast Columbia schools, who had to be placed on lockdown following a shooting. Richland County deputies say around 11:30 this morning, two people entered a home on Brookfield Road. Investigators say one man was shot during the incident, his condition is unknown at this time.

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