Murder Victims Laid to Rest
Two Claredon County women killed nearly two weeks ago were laid to rest Saturday afternoon. The man accused of killing them both remains behind bars.
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Explosive Found
An explosive device found in Laurens County
Name released of woman who died in police custody
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Authorities have released the name of a woman who died earlier this week of an apparent drug overdose while in Columbia police custody.
Music conductors hone their art at USC institute
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Dozens of music conductors from around the world are working to improve their baton techniques at the University of South Carolina.
SC baseball team offers free admission to military
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Columbia Blowfish baseball team and the Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce are honoring the military with free tickets to a weekend game.
SC lawmakers meet to resolve budget differences
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A committee of South Carolina lawmakers has finished its first day of trying to iron out differences between House and Senate versions of the state's $6.3 billion budget, but they deferred decisions on most of the big money issues.
3 SC prison workers arrested on inmate sex charges
KERSHAW, S.C. (AP) — Three employees at a medium-security South Carolina men's prison have been fired after their arrests on charges of sexual misconduct with inmates.
Officials: First Victims Were Kin of CA Gunman
Officials say a man who went on a shooting rampage in Santa Monica, Calif., began the rampage by killing his father and brother.
Man Convicted in Shooting Outside SC Waffle House
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) _ A 28-year-old man has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for a shooting death in the parking lot of a Waffle House restaurant in Spartanburg.
SC Mom Charged
(WOLO) Columbia, SC-A Florence woman has been arrested after police say she sent a questionable photograph of her daughter to family and friends.
SC hospital wants false claims verdict overturned
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina hospital wants a federal judge to overturn a false Medicare claims verdict.
Tropical Storm Andrea Misses the Midlands
Tropical Storm Andrea left only rain in the Midlands Friday.
Andrea brings rain, wind gusts to South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Tropical Storm Andrea is speeding through South Carolina, bringing rain and wind gusts but causing little damage.
Sellers considering a run for lieutenant governor
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A 28-year-old Democratic state House member from Denmark is considering a run for lieutenant governor next year.
Haley signs bill boosting breweries' business
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's breweries may now sell pints to people touring their facilities.
Tropical Storm Andrea Update
Forecasters say Tropical Storm Andrea is weakening slowly as it crosses over Florida toward Georgia and the Carolinas.
SC Inmate Got Outside Through Prison Ceiling
RIDGELAND, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina prison officials say an inmate sneaked outside through a ceiling tile and tried to pick up contraband thrown over the fence at a state prison in Jasper County.
Deadly Fire Results In Indictment
(WOLO) Columbia, SC-A Darlington County grand jury has indicted a 21-year-old Hartsville mother in the deaths of her four children in an April fire.
Tropical Storm Andrea to Bring Heavy Rains to SC
South Carolina braces for heavy rains from Tropical Storm Andrea.
Sellers Announces Run for Lt. Gov.
As the General Assembly's legislative session today comes to an end, one state representative sets his sights on a new beginning and the office of lieutenant governor.
SC's 2013 session ending with much left undone
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The 2013 legislative session may be characterized more for what lawmakers did not accomplish than the laws they passed.
Judge won't overturn death sentence in SC murder
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A man on federal death row for killing women in South Carolina and West Virginia has been denied a request to vacate his death sentence.
Ex-death row inmate gets life in woman's death
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A former South Carolina death row inmate has been sentenced to life in prison for strangling a woman in 2006.
Heavy rains expected in SC as tropical storm nears
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Forecasters say heavy rain could spread across much of South Carolina over the next several days as moisture from Tropical Storm Andrea combines with a lingering cold front.
USC hosts forum to help musicians increase incomes
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The University of South Carolina is hosting a four-day retreat for musicians designed to help them financially and professionally.
