Police name suspect in Columbia dragging death
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Columbia police say they have a suspect in the death of a man who was dragged under a van for about a quarter of a mile.
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Haley prepares to release SC budget vetoes
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is getting ready to issue vetoes for the Legislature's $6.7 billion spending plan.
Voting Rights Decision
A voting rights decision handed down by the highest court could change the way you vote.
Court: Child Isn't Required to Go to Father
The Supreme Court says a Native American child doesn't have to be taken away from her adoptive parents and given to her biological father.
N Charleston Breaks Ground on New Community Center
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ A South Carolina city is breaking ground on a new community center.
Marriage Equality
(WOLO) Columbia, SC-Supporters of marriage equality and equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people in South Carolina will be gathering in from 5-6pm at 1109 Assembly Street in downtown Columbia to March for Equality.
SC prosecutor applauding high court's VRA decision
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's top prosecutor says the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to halt the use of a key Voting Rights Act provision means states will be treated more equally.
Bull St. to Undergo Mammoth Facelift
After ten years on the market and tow and a half years of negotiation, city of Columbia officials claim they have a historic partnership for a historic project.
130 logistics jobs coming to York County
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A company that specializes in logistics is bringing about 130 jobs to York County.
Richland deputies offering free kid fingerprinting
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Richland County deputies are giving parents a free opportunity to keep their kids safe.
High court voids key part of Voting Rights Act
The Supreme Court says a key provision of the landmark Voting Rights Act cannot be enforced until Congress comes up with a new way of determining which states and localities require close federal monitoring of elections.
Police: Fight preceded SC man's dragging death
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Columbia police say a man who died after apparently being dragged by a van for several blocks was in fight just before his death.
Haley signs highway funding bill
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley has signed a bill she says could raise up to $1 billion to improve the state's roads and bridges.
Homeless Citizens One on One
Hear more of our One on One Interviews with some of Columbia's Homeless Citizens.
Homelessness on the Rise
The amount of people who are without a place to call home is growing, not only in Columbia but throughout the state. A recent study shows at least 31 percent of people are finding themselves homeless for the first time, many of them living in inhabitable conditions.
Deen Loses Another Major Sponsor
Smithfield Foods has terminated its contract with the celebrity chef after she admitted using a racial slur.
Search For Missing Rafter Continues
(WOLO), Columbia, SC-Equipment problems and the potential for storms have suspended the search for a missing florida man in the chattooga river.
Clemson Trustees Set Tuition 3 Percent Higher
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) _ Clemson University's board of trustees is raising undergraduate tuition by three percent as it tries to pay for more faculty, technology and facilities.
SC Trails Other States in Children's Well-being
South Carolina falls from 43 to 45, behind Georgia and Alabama, in its overall ranking of ability to prepare children to succeed, according to the the Annie E. Casey Foundation's annual KIDS COUNT Data Book.
Pleicones challenging Toal for SC's top court seat
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Longtime South Carolina Chief Justice Jean Toal is getting a challenger in her quest for a second full term.
Conn. gun maker celebrates move to gun friendly SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is expected to join other leaders to celebrate a Connecticut gun maker's decision to move south after the state passed stricter gun laws after the Sandy Hook School shootings.
SC ranks 45th in kids' ability to succeed
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina ranks better than just five states in the overall wellbeing of its children.
SC lawmakers differ on what income reports
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A review of economic statements filed by South Carolina lawmakers and state officials has found they claimed $19.5 million in income in 2012.
7 World War II vets from SC honored by France
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — France is bestowing its highest honor on seven World War II veterans from South Carolina.
Columbia Police: Body Struck, then dragged
Columbia Police are investigating a hit and run that left a man dead.
