Aiken Shooting
(WOLO) Columbia, SC-Authorities say an Aiken man has died after several people entered his home and started shooting.
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Body of Missing South Carolina Swimmer Recovered
BEAUFORT, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities have recovered the body of a man who disappeared while swimming in Beaufort County on Memorial Day.
Bill would force closure of failed charter schools
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina senators have advanced a bill making it easier to shut down a failing charter school.
Brett Parker's Attorneys Seek Appeal
Brett Parker's defense team says it will file a motion of intent to appeal its client's guilty verdict and sentence within the next 10 days. While the jury has spoken, the court of public opinion could have a major impact on what happens next.
Woman's body in surf is a Myrtle Beach mystery
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Authorities in Myrtle Beach are still trying to determine the identity of a woman found dead in the surf during the Memorial Day holiday weekend.
5/29 babies in SC can get $529 college grant
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Treasurer's Office is offering a $529 college saving grant to every baby born in the state Wednesday.
Bill allows students to take more online courses
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Senators have advanced a bill allowing seventh- through 12-graders to take more courses through South Carolina's virtual education program.
Court date set for case involving dress code
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — A federal judge has set a trial date for a case challenging how three school administrators enforced the dress code at a Sumter County middle school.
Orangeburg commission head seeks registration post
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — The head of the Orangeburg County Election Commission is applying to become the paid head of the county's Voter Registration Department.
Judge sentences Columbia man to 2 life terms
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Columbia man convicted in the deaths of his wife and business partner will spend the rest of his life in prison.
Jury finds Columbia man guilty in murder trial
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A jury has convicted a Columbia man accused of killing his wife and his business partner.
Brett Parker Sentenced to Life
After a emotional 3 week trial, the state proves their case. Brett Parker is convicted and sentenced to life in prison.
Brett Parker Case Timeline
ABC Columbia takes a look back at the events that lead up to today's guilty verdict in the Brett Parker double murder trial.
SC House panel says cybersecurity bill too rushed
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A bill aimed at strengthening cyber-security across state government may be dead for the year, but legislators expect to incorporate the essentials into the state budget.
Sheheen releases 2010-2012 tax returns
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The likely Democratic opponent for Gov. Nikki Haley released his 2010 through 2012 tax returns and again challenged Haley to release more of hers.
Explaining Reasonable Doubt
The Brett Parker double murder trial is now in the hands of the jury.
Orangeburg Homeowner Shoots, Kills Intruder
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) _ Orangeburg County sheriff's deputies say a homeowner shot and killed a man who broke into a home.
Tests being run on SC treasurer in hospital
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis is undergoing tests in the hospital after suffering chest pains.
Memorial Day highway deaths increase in SC in 2013
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The number of fatalities on South Carolina roads this Memorial Day holiday weekend jumped significantly, in part because of an increase in motorcycle deaths.
Orangeburg homeowner shoots, kills intruder
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Orangeburg County sheriff's deputies say a homeowner shot and killed a man who broke into a home.
Supporters of US Rep Clyburn to hold fundraiser
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Supporters of U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn are holding a fundraiser for him in Columbia.
Investigators looking for missing student
The Newberry County Sheriff's Office is looking for a missing Clemson University student.
SC Treasurer Loftis in hospital for chest pains
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has checked himself into a hospital after suffering chest pains.
SC treasurer, commission feud benefits lawyers
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The ongoing feud between South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis and the commission that oversees retirees' pension fund has put tens of thousands of dollars in lawyers' pockets.
Richland County elections head says he can do job
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — The man hired to be Richland County's new elections director says he will have plenty of time to do the job right.
