Columbia Mayor Benjamin Seeking Second Term
Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin is seeking a second term in office.
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Woman on Horseback Rescued After Tree Fall
A woman on horseback had to be rescued Sunday night after a tree fell on her and her horse in Lynches Woods Park.
Deputies Search for Suspect in Sexual Assault
Newberry County investigators are searching for a suspect in a recent sexual assault.
SC immigration unit measures successes, challenges
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The commander of a special South Carolina law enforcement unit that investigates criminal cases against illegal immigrants says the force has been successful in its first year.
19 Wounded in NOLA Mother's Day Parade Shooting
New Orleans police were looking for three suspects tonight after someone opened fire at a Mother's Day parade, wounding as many as 19 people, including a 10-year-old boy and a 10-year-old girl.
Rep. Mulvaney holding town hall in Camden
U.S. Rep. Mick Mulvaney is spending some time talking with some of his constituents in Camden this week.
Former Governor Mark Sanford Speaks Out
Former South Carolina Governor, Mark Sanford is speaking out. Opening up about what he learned since his controversial cheating scandal that ended his marriage and jeopardized his political career.
Deadly House Fire
A father and his two year old daughter are dead after their Aiken home goes up in flames over the weekend.
Federal judge speaking to Charleston law grads
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A top federal appellate judge is speaking to new graduates of the Charleston School of Law.
Darius Rucker addresses USC Honors College grads
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Country music star Darius Rucker says this year's graduating class from the University of South Carolina should follow their dreams and make room for service to others.
SC moms hold rally for gun violence victims
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A group of South Carolina mothers is holding a rally at the Statehouse to honor people killed by gun violence.
Commencement Ceremonies Take Center Stage
It's that time of the year again, hundreds of students take a walk from youngsters to adulthood as they get their sheepskin.
SC Tourism Takes a Dip
April showers may bring May flowers, but it's not doing much to help tourism in parts of the state.
South Carolina Great Place to Do Business
If you're interested in starting up a small business, South Carolina is the place to be according to a new survey.
New Baby Stroller Safety Guidelines Approved
CPSC Approves Proposed Rule Aimed at Making Strollers Safer
Gas Prices Drop
Gas prices are on the way down in the midlands, dropping nearly a nickel in the past week.
Ex-Pentagon chief Gates: Budget must be smarter
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates says there are smart ways to reduce the size of the nation's defense budget.
Art collector to donate $30M in materials to USC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A New York collector and seller of historic maps and natural history art work is donating $30 million worth of materials to the University of South Carolina.
Bill gives Clemson independence for some projects
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Senate has approved a bill giving Clemson University autonomy from state government's multi-layered approval process for certain construction projects.
Newtown Panel: Tear Down Sandy Hook, Rebuild
It will be a place of learning again, not a monument to a massacre.
SC Man Sentenced to 40 Years for Thrill Shootings
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) _ A Spartanburg man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison in what authorities have called a plot to randomly shoot at and kill people.
Clemson Gowns
(WOLO) Columbia, SC-Some new graduates of Clemson University are going green while getting their degrees.
Doctor: 1 in 50 Americans Diagnosed with Skin Cancer
According to the American Cancer Society, Skin Cancer is the most common form of cancer and a local doctor says your chances of getting it are one in 50.
Brett Parker Double Murder Trial
The man who says he, not murder suspect Brett Parker's father, Jack Parker, is the one who reached out to jurors during the trial, even though everyone was instructed by the judge to refrain from speaking to members of the jury, plans to address the Court Monday.
Main Street Cleared: Package turns out to be Fed Ex box
Main Street is clear after being blocked off for more than 2 hours Friday afternoon near the 1200 block.
