Unclaimed SC vets laid to rest with donated urns
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Six South Carolina military veterans whose cremated remains went unclaimed are being laid to rest with military honors at Fort Jackson National Cemetery.
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Andrea to bring mainly rain, Flood Watch in effect
Tropical Storm Andrea will be heading toward the north and east during the next couple of days, and the forecast is for South Carolina to get a decent amount of rain.
Ethics reform legislation will carry over to 2014
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Legislation aimed at bolstering South Carolina's ethics laws is officially dead for the year.
Exit exam, tax credits part of SC House budget
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The House has amended its budget plan to allow scholarships for private school tuition, make it easier for veterans to attend South Carolina colleges and end the exit-exam requirement for a high school diploma.
More of the Interview with Senator Brad Hutto
Hear more of the interview with Senator Brad Hutto. Why he is raising questions about an alleged ransom paid to the hackers who stole your personal tax information.
Outdoor Movies Offered in Downtown Columbia
Forget the movie theater, you and your family have a chance to catch a flick outside.
Ethics Reform Legislation Will Carry over to 2014
Legislation aimed at bolstering South Carolina's ethics laws is officially dead for the year.
Inmate Missing From Work Crew in Chester County
CHESTER, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities are looking for a South Carolina prison inmate who walked away from a work crew assignment.
Tornadoes strike Orangeburg, Dorchester counties
BOWMAN, S.C. (AP) — The National Weather Service has confirmed two tornadoes struck in Orangeburg and Dorchester counties.
Orangeburg Tornado Folo
(WOLO) Columbia, SC-The National Weather Service says it wasn't just one...but two-tornadoes that moved through south carolina Tuesday.
Woman dies in custody of Columbia police
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a 49-year-old woman has died while in the custody of Columbia police.
Democratic senator asks if SC paid hacker a ransom
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Democratic senator has asked Gov. Nikki Haley whether South Carolina paid a ransom to the computer hacker who stole millions of taxpayers' personal information last fall.
EPA sues Timmonsville over sewage discharges
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A lawsuit accuses the South Carolina town of Timmonsville of putting residents' health at risk by improperly discharging raw sewage and wastewater.
SLED investigates testing at Sumter High School
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — State agents are investigating how Sumter High School conducted a standardized test this spring.
SCE&G Urges, Plan for Storms Now
SCE&G has close to 700 lineman, both contract and permanent personnel on standby for service restoration after a storm. But, officials want you to be prepared even before severe weather strikes.
Man suspected of killing 3 SC women waives hearing
MANNING, S.C. (AP) — A 31-year-old South Carolina man charged with killing three women last week has waived his right to appear before a judge.
Boil Water Advisory near Williams Brice Stadium
A boil water advisory has been issued for those living or working near Williams Brice Stadium.
Suspect in Morning Standoff in Custody
Columbia police have arrested a man they say fired a shot through the floor of his Brandon Ave. apartment.
Special election set for former Sen. Ford's seat
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Voters will go to the polls in October to replace former Sen. Robert Ford, who resigned last week amid the Senate Ethics Committee's hearing on ethics allegations against him.
Bill could allow teens to take more online classes
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Senate has tentatively approved legislation allowing teen-agers to take more courses through South Carolina's virtual education program.
Storm knocks down tree, blocking I-26 near Bowman
BOWMAN, S.C. (AP) — A storm that prompted a tornado warning in Orangeburg and Dorchester counties also stopped traffic for a time on eastbound Interstate 26.
Claredon County Suspect in Custody
A Claredon county man accused of murdering three women and fleeing to Florida is back in South Carolina. Jeffrey Eady remains behind bars after waiving his right to a bond hearing Tuesday evening.
Sheriff: Arson Suspect Hospitalized in Ohio
It may take authorities a little longer to extradite the man accused of setting a fire that killed his grandparents in Sumter County.
NWS Confirms Tornado in Orangeburg County
The National Weather Service has confirmed an EF1 tornado touched down in Orangeburg County Tuesday afternoon.
More from Murder Suspects' Father
More from Jeffrey Eady's Father, Leon Eady as he speaks candidly with ABC Columbia News about the arrest of his son and the murders he is now accused of.
