Pickens educator named Teacher of Year
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A first grade teacher in Pickens has been named South Carolina Teacher of the Year.
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"Today" show featuring segments on Charleston
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — NBC's "Today" show is featuring segments on Charleston - voted last October as the top tourist town in the world by the readers of Conde Nast Traveler magazine.
Moms rally for gun-control measures in SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Some South Carolina mothers are holding rallies at the offices of the state's two U.S. senators to voice their concerns over recent votes on gun control legislation.
SC Guard doing demolition training near Eastover
FORT JACKSON, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Army National Guard is warning residents near the McCrady Training Center they may hear loud noises over the next two days.
Ex-Columbia police chief returns to sheriff's dept
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Fresh off his resignation as Columbia's police chief, Randy Scott has taken another law enforcement job.
Veterans suing over laptop missing from Dorn VA
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Department of Veterans Affairs is being sued over a missing laptop officials say contained personal information of thousands of veterans.
USC taps marine scientist as top professor
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A marine scientist renowned among students for learning their names and making science approachable has been named as the University of South Carolina's professor of the year.
Morning-After Pill Ruling Appeal
The Obama administration is appealing a federal judge's order to lift all age limits on who can buy Plan B without a prescription.
Columbia's Former Police Chief Heads to Richland County
It's been a week since former Police Chief Randy Scott stepped down from his position. Now he's heading to another agency in a new capacity.
State: Funeral Home Open After License Suspended
CHESTER, S.C. (AP) _ State officials realized a Chester funeral home was operating without a license after a newspaper in Rock Hill published an obituary for a funeral it was handling.
Rhythm And Blooms
(WOLO) Columbia, SC-It's an after-hours experience that's sure to entertain you. Riverbanks Botanical Garden will be rocking with the return of the Rhythm And Blooms series Thursday night.
Plan B Contraceptive Accessibility Scrutinized
Emergency contraception has been available by prescription only to those under 17 and was for sale only behind pharmacy counters until now.
Former Police Chief Hired By Richland Co. Sheriff's Dept.
Days after resigning from his post as Chief of the Columbia Police Department, Randy Scott has been hired by the Richland Co. Sheriff's Department.
Suspect told inmate body was fed to alligators
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a man charged with killing a West Columbia woman who hasn't been seen for months told a fellow inmate he fed her body to alligators.
Bill expanding 4-year-old kindergarten advances
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — An effort to expand South Carolina's full-day 4-year-old kindergarten program to more poor children is advancing in the Senate.
Complaint: SC district wronged female athletes
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The U.S. Education Department is investigating a discrimination complaint against a South Carolina school district.
Boston police: 3 more suspects in custody bombings
Boston police say three more suspects have been taken into custody in the marathon bombings.
Education innovation discussed at SC meeting
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Business, education and policy leaders from across South Carolina are getting together to talk about ways to revamp the state's schooling.
Board approves up to $326k for new SC State leader
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A state panel has decided the new president of South Carolina State University in Orangeburg could be paid up to $326,000 a year.
South Carolina law officers remember the fallen
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Law enforcement officers across South Carolina are gathering to remember those killed in the line of duty.
Rep. Wilson holding veterans fair in West Columbia
GRANITEVILLE, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson is offering veterans another opportunity to get some helpful information on jobs and benefits.
House OKs removing hotel conveniences from taxes
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Travelers wouldn't pay additional taxes for spa treatments and other conveniences that can be added to hotel bills under a bill approved by the House.
SC House approves ethics reform package
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The House has approved a bill aimed at strengthening South Carolina's ethics laws.
Morning-After Pill Okay for 15-Year-Olds
The Food and Drug Administration has approved the availability of the morning-after pill to girls 15 and older without a prescription.
SC Man Charged with 27 Sex Crimes
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ A maintenance worker at a Greenville County church is charged with 27 sex crimes dating back nearly 40 years.
