Firefighters respond to Early Morning Fire
Firefighters had an early call this morning in Columbia responding to a fire.
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Senators limit foods bought for Governor's Mansion
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Senators want to limit the foods Gov. Nikki Haley's staff can buy with public money, saying if the Republican governor insists on fighting obesity through food stamp restrictions, she needs to lead by example.
West Columbia Issues Boil Water Advisory
A water line break forces a boil water advisory in parts of West Columbia.
Clemson Alert Update
(WOLO)Columbia, SC- A man whom students at several college campuses were warned to look out for has turned himself in to authorities.
Republicans, Democrats Welcome Heavyweights
Party over here...and over here. Not in recent memory have both political parties in the state prepared to host their respective, biggest fund-raisers and conventions on the same two days, of the same month and year, at nearly the same times of day. finishing touches today on both sides
Gov safely evacuated from small fire
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A spokesman for Gov. Nikki Haley says the first family is safe after being evacuated for a small fire at the Governor's Mansion.
Senate Finance budget plan expands full-day 4K
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Senate Finance Committee has approved a budget proposal that expands full-day 4-year-old kindergarten, gives state workers a slight raise, and puts more troopers on the highways.
Inmate found hanged in Sumter jail cell
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — An inmate at the jail for Sumter and Lee counties has died after being found hanged in his cell.
SC combat veterans hold remembrance ceremony
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A group of South Carolina combat veterans is holding a special remembrance ceremony to honor those missing in action and those who gave their lives for their country.
SC's Fort Jackson hosts weekend Special Olympics
FORT JACKSON, S.C. (AP) — Fort Jackson is playing host to two days of Special Olympics competition in swimming, softball and bowling.
US Sen Cruz headlining annual SC Republican dinner
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz is serving as the keynote speaker at an annual fundraiser for the South Carolina Republican Party.
Sen. Ford accused of altering campaign documents
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Senate Ethics Committee has accused state Sen. Robert Ford of intentionally altering documents as the legislative panel reviewed his campaign records.
SC Senate committee refuses to expand Medicaid
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Senate Finance Committee has refused to expand Medicaid eligibility to more poor adults as part of the state budget.
Senate Finance advances plan for funding roads
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Senate Finance Committee has advanced a plan that funds road and bridge construction by redirecting taxes, borrowing money and raising fees.
Remains of Boston Marathon Bombing Suspect Claimed
The body of Boston Marathon bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev has been claimed.
Tix For Pix
(WOLO)Columbia, SC-Kenny Chesney is raising money for the Boston Marathon victims, now you have a chance to see him and all it will cost you is time and creativity.
Man indicted in plot to kill SC prison guard
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — An Orangeburg man has been charged with conspiring to kill a South Carolina prison guard wounded in a hit authorities have said was orchestrated behind bars with an illegal cellphone.
Lott: "I did not create anything for him."
Sheriff Leon Lott talks to ABC Columbia about his decision to rehire Randy Scott.
S. Congaree Town Hall Raided, Officials on Leave
Two top officials in the town of South Congaree are the focus of an investigation say officials, as SLED and FBI investigators raided Town Hall this week.
Clemson Sends Out Alert About Man Making Threats
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) _ Clemson University is telling its students to watch out for a 23-year-old man who made threats to kill people on a college campus.
Haley discusses funding reform with educators
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley met with school administrators from across South Carolina as part of continued talks on education funding reform.
Haley picks NYC lawyer as SC unemployment director
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley has named a New York City labor lawyer who worked previously for President George W. Bush as the new leader of South Carolina's unemployment agency.
Pickens educator named Teacher of Year
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A first grade teacher in Pickens has been named South Carolina Teacher of the Year.
"Today" show featuring segments on Charleston
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — NBC's "Today" show is featuring segments on Charleston - voted last October as the top tourist town in the world by the readers of Conde Nast Traveler magazine.
Moms rally for gun-control measures in SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Some South Carolina mothers are holding rallies at the offices of the state's two U.S. senators to voice their concerns over recent votes on gun control legislation.
