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.
Local News
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.
SC--Daybook
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — BC-SC--Daybook
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.
2 Bounty Hunters Among 4 Arrested in Eutawville
EUTAWVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ Four people, including two bounty hunters, have been arrested at a Eutawville home.
Woman Claims Sexual Harassment at Fort Jackson
After news of General Roberts suspension broke, one woman called ABC Columbia News to tell her story of what she calls harassment on base.
Divided SC State trustees OK president's $330K pay
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina State University trustees have offered new president Thomas Elzey a salary of $330,000 a year, but several trustees say that is too much money.
Senators advance bill extending current budget
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Senators have advanced a measure to keep government running at current levels if legislators can't finish a budget before the fiscal year starts July 1.
SC--Daybook
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — BC-SC--Daybook
Columbia to host conference for small businesses
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Small business owners in Columbia are getting a chance to get some advice and assistance this week.
Ex-lover Testifies, State Rests Case
The State rests its case in the Brett Parker double murder trial. This, after it was revealed that Ben Staples, close family friend of Brett and Tammy Jo Parker, once had an adulterous affair with Tammy Jo.
Lexington Medical Center backs Honor Flight
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — More than 80 military veterans from World War II and the Korean War are flying to Washington, D.C., for a tour of memorials erected in their honor.
SC Senate defeats effort to expand Medicaid
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina senators defeated another attempt by Democrats to extend Medicaid coverage under the federal health care law.
