Gullah Festival Returns to Beaufort This Weekend
BEAUFORT, S.C. (AP) _ This weekend, the Gullah Festival is returning to Beaufort for a 27th season.
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Columbia Teen Charged with Felony DUI, Brother Killed
An 18 year old Columbia teenager is facing a Felony DUI charge after police say an accident killed his 16 year old younger brother.
South Carolina Senate approves budget plan
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Senate has approved a budget proposal that allows for hundreds of millions of dollars' worth of road and bridge construction.
Verdict in Parker Trial Expected Next Week
Closing arguments and a verdict in the Brett Parker double murder trial are expected early next week. Brett Parker, the Irmo man accused of killing his wife Tammy Jo Parker, and gambling business associate, Bryan Capnerhurst at the Parkers' Irmo home last April, takes the stand in his own defense.
Richland County deputy arrested and fired
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott says he has fired one of his deputies after he demanded a woman expose herself, then told him he would help her reduce her criminal charges.
Police: Columbia baby-sitter's abuse killed boy
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Columbia woman has been arrested after a toddler in her care died last weekend.
Clemson Hosting Statewide Naturalist Conference
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) _ Clemson University is hosting a statewide conference for the state's naturalists.
AG: 2 SC groups say they were targeted by IRS
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson says he's gotten calls from two conservative groups that feel they were wrongfully targeted by the Internal Revenue Service.
Parker's Girlfriend Testifies
Prior to a judge denying three separate motions to dismiss the Brett Parker double murder trial, defense attorneys begin calling their witnesses.
Parker's 14-year-old Daughter Testifies
Late Thursday afternoon, one of the youngest victims in the Brett Parker double murder trial takes the stand, his 14-year-old daughter.
Lawsuit against NY bank settled
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina treasurer's office has settled a lawsuit against a bank it accused of losing $200 million in retirees' money for $34 million, with $9 million going to the state's attorneys.
Ex-USC student gets 7 years for setting bar fire
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A judge has ordered a 22-year-old former University of South Carolina student to spend seven years in prison and get drug, alcohol and mental health counseling after he admitted burning down a Columbia bar.
SC hospital worker rejected flu shot, gets benefit
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A former South Carolina hospital worker who refused a required flu shot is entitled to receive unemployment benefits thanks to a state appeals court.
Defense opens for SC man accused of killing 2
COLUMBIA. S.C. (AP) — Defense attorneys are to present their case for a South Carolina man charged with killing his wife and his colleague in a sports gambling ring.
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Columbia Police: Caregiver Slammed Toddler's Head against Faucet
Columbia Police have charged a 34 year old woman with Homicide by Child Abuse in connection with the death of a two year old.
AAA: Low SC gas prices mean busy Memorial Day
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Low gas prices are expected to mean more driving for South Carolinians over the Memorial Day weekend.
SC celebrates its 225th birthday as a US state
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina is celebrating its 225th birthday as a U.S. state.
SC Senate defeats private school choice proposal
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina senators have defeated an attempt to help parents pay for private school tuition or educate them at home through the state budget.
Ford's attorney seeks dismissal of ethics charges
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Sen. Robert Ford's attorney argues ethics allegations against the Charleston Democrat should be thrown out because he didn't realize he was under investigation.
SC man suspected in 2 killings found dead
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — An 86-year-old man suspected of killing two women found in a Westminster home has been found dead at a state mental facility in Columbia.
Columbia Police Investigating Child's Death
Authorities are reporting a suspicious death involving a child at a home on Lester Drive.
Pre-memorial Service Honors Fallen Heroes
229 men and one woman who never made it to battle during World War II were honored during a Wednesday night ceremony at the Columbia Metropolitan Airport.
GM Recalling 27,000+ Cadillac SUV's
General Motors is recalling more than 27,000 Cadillac SUVs worldwide because the wheels can fall off.
Traveling Vietnam Wall
(WOLO) Columbia, SC-The Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall is scheduled to visit the City of Sumter May 23 to May 28 during to the Sumter Iris Festival at Swan Lake Iris Gardens.
