Thousands show up at SC Zimmerman trial protest
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Several thousand people have participated in a protest at the South Carolina Statehouse over the verdict in the George Zimmerman trial.
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Marching for Martin
Thousands packed the state house lawn joining a 100 other cities nationwide holding rallies in honor of slain teen Trayvon Martin.
Greenville Family Laid to Rest
A family killed in a plane crash while on vacation last month is laid to rest Saturday.
Argument Turns Violent
Richland County Sheriff's say an argument between a boyfriend and girlfriend sends one person to the hospital.
Coroner Identifies Shooting Victim
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) -Richland County Coroner Gary Watts has released the name of the victim from a homicide this morning in the City of Columbia. Watts says the incident happened in the 1300 block of McDuffie Street around 3:30am, 7-20-2013.…
2nd SC family killed in Alaska crash laid to rest
NEWBERRY, S.C. (AP) — The second family from Greenville killed in a plane crash in Alaska earlier this month is being laid to rest.
Free martial arts class offered for in Spartanburg
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — A martial arts instructor in Spartanburg is offering a free self-defense class for women.
Gas Prices Doubling
Gas price spike: Midlands average nearly double
Kirk Cameron: YouTube and Facebook Blocked my Trailer
ABC News (NY)-- Kirk Cameron can’t be stopped–by Facebook or by YouTube. The former “Growing Pains” star, 42, posted a plea on his Facebook page last night after the social media giant had blocked him from posting any links to his new movie “Unstoppable.”
Health insurance company pulling out of SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — An insurance company says it's leaving South Carolina because of regulations related to health care reform.
SC Gov continues talks on education funding reform
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley says several dozen teachers will serve as her advisers as she develops a plan for overhauling how South Carolina's public schools are funded.
City Councilman Requests FBI Examine Allegations
We continue to follow a developing story in the Capital City.
Insurer Leaving SC
(WOLO) Columbia, SC-An insurance company says it's leaving South Carolina because of regulations related to health care reform.
Sheriff: 'Only the bad guy is dead'
A robbery suspect gunned down by Richland County deputies had a lengthy wrap sheet and a possible history of mental illness, according to Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott. Authorities can't confirm, though, exactly what caused him to go on a massive shooting spree yesterday. a-b-c columbia's monique williams has more.
Sumter gang leader gets life for role in killing
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — A man who prosecutors say ordered gang members to kill the first man who answered the door at a Sumter apartment complex in 2011 has been sentenced to life in prison.
Hospitals sue DHEC over Certificate of Need veto
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Hospitals and health care associations in South Carolina say a program should be reinstated that regulates whether new medical facilities can be built, hospitals can expand and doctors can buy expensive equipment.
SC--Daybook
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Associated Press South Carolina daybook for Friday, July 19
Haley set to tour Columbia gun manufacturer
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley is scheduled to tour the facilities of a Columbia gun manufacturer.
Sen. Scott addresses law enforcement academy grads
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Tim Scott is scheduled to spend some time with members of law enforcement communities from across South Carolina.
SC unemployment up slightly in June to 8.1 percent
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's jobless rate went up slightly in June.
Anglican dean from Egypt speaking in Sumter
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — The dean of an Anglican cathedral in Egypt is in Sumter this week to speak about the church's role in unrest in that country.
American Indian group upset over SC court's order
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — An American Indian group is expressing disappointment in a South Carolina court's decision to return a girl to the Charleston-area couple seeking to adopt her.
SC AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM GETS $2.5 MILLION GRANT
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ An after-school program started in Charleston to help children control their tempers and make good choices has received a $2.5 million grant to expand to other communities.
Mayor's Panel Announcement On Violent Crime
(WOLO) Columbia, SC-Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin today announced the creation of the Mayor’s Panel on Violent Crime and Bond Reform to improve upon and recommend new tools for law enforcement to keep career criminals in jail and off the street once they’re arrested.
Suspect Dead after Shootout with Deputies
An armed robbery at a Richland County convenience store ultimately leads to a shootout with deputies.
