Commencement Ceremonies Take Center Stage
It's that time of the year again, hundreds of students take a walk from youngsters to adulthood as they get their sheepskin.
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SC Tourism Takes a Dip
April showers may bring May flowers, but it's not doing much to help tourism in parts of the state.
South Carolina Great Place to Do Business
If you're interested in starting up a small business, South Carolina is the place to be according to a new survey.
New Baby Stroller Safety Guidelines Approved
CPSC Approves Proposed Rule Aimed at Making Strollers Safer
Gas Prices Drop
Gas prices are on the way down in the midlands, dropping nearly a nickel in the past week.
Ex-Pentagon chief Gates: Budget must be smarter
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates says there are smart ways to reduce the size of the nation's defense budget.
Art collector to donate $30M in materials to USC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A New York collector and seller of historic maps and natural history art work is donating $30 million worth of materials to the University of South Carolina.
Bill gives Clemson independence for some projects
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Senate has approved a bill giving Clemson University autonomy from state government's multi-layered approval process for certain construction projects.
Newtown Panel: Tear Down Sandy Hook, Rebuild
It will be a place of learning again, not a monument to a massacre.
SC Man Sentenced to 40 Years for Thrill Shootings
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) _ A Spartanburg man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison in what authorities have called a plot to randomly shoot at and kill people.
Clemson Gowns
(WOLO) Columbia, SC-Some new graduates of Clemson University are going green while getting their degrees.
Doctor: 1 in 50 Americans Diagnosed with Skin Cancer
According to the American Cancer Society, Skin Cancer is the most common form of cancer and a local doctor says your chances of getting it are one in 50.
Brett Parker Double Murder Trial
The man who says he, not murder suspect Brett Parker's father, Jack Parker, is the one who reached out to jurors during the trial, even though everyone was instructed by the judge to refrain from speaking to members of the jury, plans to address the Court Monday.
Main Street Cleared: Package turns out to be Fed Ex box
Main Street is clear after being blocked off for more than 2 hours Friday afternoon near the 1200 block.
Alaska woman gets reunion with SC son she gave up
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — An Alaska woman has had an emotional reunion in Columbia with the son she gave up 30 years ago.
5 Hells Angels members sentenced for racketeering
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Five members of the Hells Angels from Rock Hill have been sentenced on federal weapons and drug charges.
Senators advance ethics reform package to floor
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina legislators would have to wait eight years after leaving office before they could lobby their peers, under legislation advanced by a Senate committee.
Early morning fire damages 12 units at apartment complex
An early morning fire in Columbia has affected several people in 12 units at an apartment complex.
SC man sentenced to life in prison in cocaine case
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Barnwell man found with cocaine, guns and hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash at his home has been sentenced to life in prison.
Allergy Concerns Prompt Ice Cream Recall
Dairy Fresh says it's recalling some IGA Brand Vanilla and Chocolate ice cream.
Cool Sculpting, Saying Goodbye to Stubborn Fat
Irmo, S.C. (WOLO) - A cool solution is helping Midlands men and women say goodbye to stubborn fat. Retreat Anti-Aging Spa in Irmo, held a free seminar Thursday to demonstrate CoolSculpting®.
SCDMV Closed
(WOLO) Columbia, SC-The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles will be closed on Friday, May 10th in observance of the Confederate Memorial Day state holiday.
SC Gov. Haley signs film incentives bill
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley has signed a bill that supporters say could expand the film industry in South Carolina.
7 Arrested, 16 Sought in Scam Ring
For more than eight weeks Richland County Sheriff's Department's Financial Crimes Unit has worked to crack, what investigators call, an elaborate scam ring.
SLED Issues Alert for Missing Man
Authorities want you to be on the look out for a missing man.
