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DHEC director says feds won't allow funds transfer

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The director of South Carolina's environmental agency says federal officials are thwarting her efforts to make what she says would be more effective use of funding the state gets from the government.

RCSD Mourns Deputy's, Wife's Death

Shock waves throughout the Richland County Sheriff's Department are still being felt, a day after learning a deputy and his wife were killed in a motorcycle crash.

Haley signs election law fix at ceremony

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley has signed into law a measure that prevents a repeat of last year's legal mess that kicked hundreds of candidates off primary ballots.

Changes to Food Stamps Discussed

If you have a sweet tooth and receive government assistant with food, you may have a tough time swallowing a proposal to put a stop to the purchases of sugary snacks.

HIt And Run

(WOLO) Columbia, SC- Investigators with the highway patrol are hoping newly released surveillance video will bring answers in a recent hit and run.

Drowned Teen's Memorial Planned

Batesburg Leesville, S.C. (WOLO) -- A military couple fighting in Afghanistan returns to Batesburg Leesville to bury their son, as the drowning death of a Midlands teenager brings the community together.

SC--Daybook

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Associated Press South Carolina daybook for Wednesday, June 19

City Council Approves Park Fee Hike

City Council unanimously voted to increase fees for anyone who wants to rent outdoor open space and parks in the city of Columbia beginning July 1st.

Neighborhood Surveys

(WOLO) Columbia, SC-Interim Columbia Police Chief Ruben Santiago announces that a second set of neighborhood surveys designed to gather feedback regarding the Columbia Police Department is slated to arrive in mailboxes this week.

Water Safety in Wake of Teen's Drowning

A family friend says folks should not only be aware of 17-year-old Waeland Peeples' drowning death but also how to prevent it from happening to someone else.

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