Lexington educators celebrate summer reading
SWANSEA, S.C. (AP) — It may be hot outside, but one South Carolina school district is hoping to show kids how cool reading can be during the summer.
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Some SC immigration rules still nixed
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — An appellate court says several portions of South Carolina's immigration law should stay blocked.
Suspect shoots self in chase with Columbia police
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a suspect in an armed robbery in Columbia shot and killed himself while being chased by officers.
Sumter Superintendent Resigns
Superintendent of the Sumter School District, Randolph D. Bynum, announced his resignation Tuesday.
Columbia speech part of Sheheen's summer campaign
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — State Sen. Vincent Sheheen is spending his summer traveling the state to listen to voters and make his case that he should replace Gov. Nikki Haley in 2014.
Opening Statements in Bailey Murder Trial
A Richland County murder trial is moving forward in court.
Hundreds Calling for Sumter Superintendent's Job
A packed crowd of hundreds showed up to speak to the Sumter school board during what turned int o a heated debate between parents, teachers, and students calling for the firing of School Superintendent Randolph Bynum, Jr.
Simpsonville Man Gets 30 Years for Killing 2 Women
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ A 36-year-old man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for killing his girlfriend and her mother in plea deal that prosecutors say was offered when an investigator in the case was arrested.
Lexington County Break-Ins
(WOLO) Columbia, SC-Lexington County Sheriff’s Department deputies arrested a 23-year-old man on Sunday, July 21 on charges that the man broke into two homes on R.B. Baker Drive near Chapin and one home on Crystal Creek Circle near Chapin.
Oh Boy! Midlands Reacts to Royal Baby's Arrival
Even before the world gets a good look, the royal baby has already achieved rock star status, including here in the Midlands.
It's a Boy!
Prince William's wife Kate has given birth to a baby boy.
Man formerly on SC death row suing prosecutors
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A man condemned for decades to South Carolina's death row says prosecutors wrongfully pursued a case against him in a widow's 1982 death.
SC--Daybook
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Associated Press South Carolina daybook for Monday, July 22
Rains cause flash flooding across South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Heavy rains brought flash flooding problems across South Carolina.
Heaviest rainfall totals reported in SC counties
Here are the heaviest rainfall totals reported in each South Carolina county so far in 2013 by volunteers in the National Weather Service's Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network program. Chester, Chesterfield, Dillon, Fairfield, Lee and Marion counties had incomplete data.
SLED Investigating Police Chase
SLED is investigating a chase involving the Columbia Police Department where a suspect allegedly shot himself in the head.
Floods, washed out roads in soggy South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A summer of rain has left its mark on South Carolina, undermining dozens of roads, flooding neighborhoods from the mountains to the coast and ruining the South Carolina Botanical Gardens.
LIVE: Royal Baby Watch Underway
The Royal Baby watch is officially underway after reports surface that Kate Middleton has been admitted to the hospital.
Cyclists wrap up SC ride to help Alzheimer's group
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (AP) — A group of cyclists is finishing a ride across South Carolina to raise money and awareness for Alzheimer's disease.
Man Accused of Killing Estranged Wife
A Anderson Hospital security officer is behind bars accused of killing his estranged wife.
Investigation Helps School Safety
An undercover investigation is helping Chester County schools makes some changes to how they keep their students and staff safe.
Red Cross Releases New App
The Red Cross is launching a new app called "Team Red Cross".
Coroner releases name of Irmo robbery suspect
IRMO, S.C. (AP) — Authorities have released the name of a robbery suspect shot and killed by Richland County deputies.
Columbia woman is Rotary Club's 1st woman VP
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Columbia woman has become the first female vice president of Rotary International.
New SC law limits liability for police dogs
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A new South Carolina law provides police K-9 units some protection in court.
