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Alaska woman gets reunion with SC son she gave up

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — An Alaska woman has had an emotional reunion in Columbia with the son she gave up 30 years ago.

5 Hells Angels members sentenced for racketeering

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Five members of the Hells Angels from Rock Hill have been sentenced on federal weapons and drug charges.

Senators advance ethics reform package to floor

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina legislators would have to wait eight years after leaving office before they could lobby their peers, under legislation advanced by a Senate committee.

Early morning fire damages 12 units at apartment complex

An early morning fire in Columbia has affected several people in 12 units at an apartment complex.

SC man sentenced to life in prison in cocaine case

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Barnwell man found with cocaine, guns and hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash at his home has been sentenced to life in prison.

Allergy Concerns Prompt Ice Cream Recall

Dairy Fresh says it's recalling some IGA Brand Vanilla and Chocolate ice cream.

Cool Sculpting, Saying Goodbye to Stubborn Fat

Irmo, S.C. (WOLO) - A cool solution is helping Midlands men and women say goodbye to stubborn fat. Retreat Anti-Aging Spa in Irmo, held a free seminar Thursday to demonstrate CoolSculpting®.

SCDMV Closed

(WOLO) Columbia, SC-The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles will be closed on Friday, May 10th in observance of the Confederate Memorial Day state holiday.

SC Gov. Haley signs film incentives bill

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley has signed a bill that supporters say could expand the film industry in South Carolina.

7 Arrested, 16 Sought in Scam Ring

For more than eight weeks Richland County Sheriff's Department's Financial Crimes Unit has worked to crack, what investigators call, an elaborate scam ring.

SLED Issues Alert for Missing Man

Authorities want you to be on the look out for a missing man.

Economic advisers: SC lottery revenue is up

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's economic advisers say the state lottery is generating more profits than expected, allowing legislators to designate more money to school buses, libraries and scholarships.

Orangeburg deputy cleared in suspect's death

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Prosecutors say an Orangeburg County sheriff's deputy was justified when he shot and killed a suspect who was using a shovel in what was called a "threatening manner."

SC hospital found guilty of $39M in false claims

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina hospital has been found guilty of collecting millions of dollars in false Medicare claims.

Dad Kicked Out, Parker Trial Drama

Day Two of the Brett Parker double murder trial started off with the defendant's father being held in contempt and kicked out of the courtroom.

New award winner announced at Lake City arts fest

LAKE CITY, S.C. (AP) — A portrait of Steve Jobs made with Apple computer parts is the new winner of the $25,000 People's Choice prize at the ArtFields art festival in Lake City.

SC senators advance education bills to floor

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Bills aimed at boosting children's chances for success in school are heading to the Senate floor.

New congressman Sanford, ex-wife settle complaint

Newly elected Congressman Mark Sanford and his ex-wife have settled a complaint that said he was at her home without her permission in violation of their divorce agreement.

SC officers to again pay more for pensions in 2014

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's law enforcement officers and firefighters will again be required to put a higher percentage of their salaries toward their retirement benefits than other public workers.

Prison for 3 in Killing of US Couple in Caribbean

A judge in St. Maarten has convicted three men and issued prison sentences in the killing of a South Carolina couple who owned a home in the Caribbean country.