Identity Theft Protection
Columbia, SC (The Department Of Consumer Affairs)-The Department of Consumer Affairs wants to make sure consumers are aware of the options available as Protect My ID subscriptions begin to expire.
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Natural Gas Leak Catches Fire
Flames fly high in Downtown Columbia after a natural gas leak takes a dangerous turn.
SC Latino forum focuses on immigration law, health
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The University of South Carolina's Arnold School of Public Health is sponsoring its second forum for the Hispanic and Latino community. University spokesman Jeff Stensland says Thursday's scheduled event runs from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.…
Fort Jackson schedules 6-hour tour for public
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The one-star general in command at Fort Jackson outside Columbia is inviting members of the public to visit the basic training installation and chow down with the soldiers. Army spokesman Pat Jones says Brig. Gen. Bradley…
Lexington County firefighter charged with burglary
SWANSEA, S.C. (AP) — A Lexington County firefighter has been placed on administrative leave after being arrested on burglary charges. Fifty-seven-year-old Ben Tillman Crider Jr. of Swansea was charged earlier this week with second-degree burglary and petit larceny of less…
Writer Nikky Finney speaks on literature at USC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Poet and National Book Award winner Nikky Finney is scheduled to discuss black Southern writers in an address at the University of South Carolina. University spokeswoman Peggy Binette says Finney is speaking at 7 p.m. on…
Manufacturing Company Bringing Jobs to Richland Co.
Dayton Rogers, a full-service metal forming supplier, announced today it will open a new production facility in Richland County.
Website Helps You Learn More About Affordable Care Act
Ahead of open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act, the federal government is assisting you with a website.
Hundreds of Midlands Students Lack Tdap Vaccine
Although the Midlands school year is well underway, there are hundreds of students enrolled who have not been appropriately immunized as required by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and South Carolina law.
Attorney General/Facebook to host Internet Safety Forum
Attorney General Alan Wilson and representatives from Facebook will host Internet safety forums across South Carolina.
Woman Survives Jump From Ravenel Bridge
A woman is getting treatment in a South Carolina hospital after surviving a jump off Charleston's bridge over the Cooper River.
Man Accused of Killing his Girlfriends Baby
A man is accused of homicide by child abuse after police say his girlfriends baby is injured in his care and dies.
Methamphetamine Bust
(WOLO) WEST COLUMBIA, S.C., -- Two men and two women are behind bars accused of running a meth lab out of a West Columbia home. Authorities say they excuted search warrants on a home in the 100 block of Kensington…
Columbia Police Investigate Deadly Shooting
(WOLO) COLUMBIA,S.C., -- Columbia Police need your help searching for a gunman suspected in an early Sunday morning shooting. According to authorities, a woman was a rising as a passenger in a car when she was shot in the head…
NC woman, son, die in SC wreck
CAMDEN, S.C. (AP) — Officials say a North Carolina woman and her son have died in a wreck in South Carolina. Kershaw County Coroner Johnny Fellers said Sunday that 27-year-old Sanya Santiago and her 5-year-old son, Einar, both of Fayetteville,…
Feds doing more oversight at SC nuke plant
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Federal officials are doing more oversight at a South Carolina nuclear power plant because of an incident last year. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission said Monday it would be doing a follow-up inspection at Duke Energy's H.B.…
Gorilla to Get New Start at Riverbanks Zoo
A 430 pound anti-social gorilla is getting a fresh start at Riverbanks Zoo.
Orders show no probable cause for GOP complaints
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The state Ethics Commission has formally dismissed three ethics complaints from a Republican activist against the Democratic state senator running for governor. In dismissal orders made public Monday, commissioners said they found no evidence to support…
Gamecock Water Tank Coming to Cayce
Tuesday, the City of Cayce announced plans to transform the city's water tank on Highway 321.
SC's Powerball Jackpot Winner Surfaces
The winner of South Carolina's $400 million Powerball jackpot, who stopped at the winning convenience store to buy hot dog buns, comes forward but chooses to remain anonymous.
Columbia's Homeless Shelter Will Not Open as Scheduled
While the City of Columbia planned to open its 24-hour emergency homeless shelter September 24th, it may not be until September 30th, after contract negotiations can be agreed upon.
Shooting Victim Identified
(WOLO_ COLUMBIA,S.C., -- Richland County Coroner Gary Watts has identified the name of a woman killed during a northeast shooting over the weekend. Authorities say 51 year old Zelda Kollock was shot several times in the upper body along Cotton…
Conway Manhunt Ends
(WOLO) CONWAY,S.C., -- Two men accused of firing shots at a South Carolina Highway patrol officer have been arrested following a weekend manhunt. Authorities say the trooper attempted to pull the car over for a routine traffic stop when the…
Deadly accident on I-26 Monday morning
A fatal accident slowed traffic on I-26 Monday morning.
Richland County woman shot to death; man arrested
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Richland County sheriff's deputies say a woman has been shot to death and a man she once dated has been arrested. Sheriff's spokesman Curtis Wilson said 51-year-old Zelda D. Kollock of Columbia was shot several times…
