West Columbia Boil Water Advisory
A Boil Water Advisory has been issued for some customers in the City of West Columbia because of a water line break.
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Boy is honorary criminal justice academy graduate
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A 7-year-old boy with a brain tumor is now an honorary graduate of the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy.
Pickup driver charged after hitting SC school bus
SANTEE, S.C. (AP) — A Bamberg man is facing a traffic charge after his pickup truck rear-ended a school bus, sending several children and the bus driver to the hospital with minor injuries.
Baptists plan exodus from Boy Scouts
Baptist churches sponsor nearly 4,000 Scout units representing more than 100,000 youths, according to the Boy Scouts of America. That number could drop precipitously after the decision to lift the group's ban on openly gay youths.
‘All in the Family’ Star Jean Stapleton Dies at 90
Jean Stapleton, the actress best known for her role as Archie Bunker’s wife Edith in the groundbreaking 1970s television series “All in the Family” died of natural causes at her home in New York City on Friday. She was 90.
Lexington County unveiling new patrol cars
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Lexington County deputies are showing off their new standard patrol vehicles.
Hepititis Outbreak Sickens Dozens
The Centers for Disease Control believes they may have found a link between a virus and a frozen treat that has sickened dozens in the west coast.
Two Men Survive Plane Crash
Two men are lucky to be alive after authorities say the plane they were flying in made a crash landing.
Remains of Missing Men Discovered
The bodies of two Charleston men who were reported missing after family and friends say they failed to return home after a weekend wedding have been discovered.
Authors featured at SC summer reading event
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Two award-winning children's authors are being featured at an event intended to encourage summer reading across South Carolina.
South Congaree loses 4 town workers after raid
SOUTH CONGAREE, S.C. (AP) — A small Lexington County town has had its mayor, a council member, the police chief and the town administrator resign since a raid on Town Hall at the beginning of May.
Oklahoma Death Toll Rises to 9 After Tornadoes Hit Region
At least nine people are dead, including two children, after severe tornadoes tore through the Oklahoma City area for the second time in 11 days, the Oklahoma Medical Examiner's office confirmed this morning.
Sheriff: Man killed SC woman, fled to Georgia
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a man accused of killing two women in a South Carolina crime rampage is wanted for questioning in the disappearance of a third woman.
Senate Ethics Committee sends Ford's case to AG
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Senate Ethics Committee has forwarded the ethics case against Sen. Robert Ford to the attorney general's office.
Georgia Man Charged with Impersonating SC Officer
A Georgia man has been arrested and accused of impersonating a police officer in South Carolina.
South Congaree Folo
(WOLO) Columbia, SC- A small Lexington County town has had its mayor, a council member, the police chief and the town administrator resign since a raid on Town Hall at the beginning of May.
Sumter Shooting
(WOLO) Columbia, SC-Sumter Police are searching for a 27 year old Sumter man believed to be involved in a shooting incident that took place last night.
Blue Marlin Makes Elite 8
The Blue Marlin's Shrimp & Grits entree has made the Elite 8 in the Roll Call Taste of America competition.
911 system briefly down in 8 SC counties
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina emergency officials say the 911 system is running again in eight counties that lost their emergency phone lines.
SC--Daybook
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Associated Press South Carolina daybook for Friday, May 31
United Way to thank SC workers with lunch event
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The United Way wants to say "thank you" to state workers in South Carolina with a food truck rodeo.
Ford's campaign accused of adult store spending
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — State Sen. Robert Ford may be fighting for his political career as his fellow senators decide if he violated ethics laws.
SC retirees kept out of briefing on settlement
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina retirees say they have a right to know how a settlement between the treasurer's office and the Bank of New York affects the trust fund that pays their pensions.
CFD: Business Focus of Unconfirmed Chemical Leak
The Columbia Fire Department says it is responding to an unconfirmed chemical leak at a building along Elmore Street.
Person of Interest Sought in Murder & Disappearance
The Clarendon County Sheriff's Office wants to know if you know where the man in this photo is.
