Lesbian Couple Sues to Have South Carolina's Same-sex Marriage Ban Overturned
A Midlands same-sex couple files suit against the governor and attorney general to have their union recognized and the state's ban on gay marriage overturned.
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SC Declared Disaster Area After Heavy Rains
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ All of South Carolina has been declared a federal disaster area as a result of the heavy rains that have inundated the state since last spring.
USC Professor: "No World War Over Syria."
As the nation waits to hear if the United States will use military force against Syria, ABC Columbia sat down with two USC professors to talk about the situation.
D.M.V. Limited Service Thursday
Columbia, SC (S.C.D.M.V.)-A reminder The South Carolina Department Of Motor Vehicles has decided to offer limited services at its Columbia office on Shop Road tomorrow (Thursday). that's because of its proximity to Williams-Brice Stadium.Customers are encouraged to visit the D-M-V's…
Area Man Helps Fight Wildfire out West
One local man is up close and personal to one of California's largest wildfires in histroy.
ETV airing story of decorated WWII veteran Bell
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Educational Television is airing the story of World War II veteran Ted Bell, who led a daring attack in 1945 to secure a Japanese ridge. The documentary "Ted Bell and the Ridge" airs at…
Help Getting to the Game
Authorities are expecting heavy traffic around Williams-Brice Stadium Thursday.
Tea Party Express chair visiting Lowcountry
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The chairwoman of the Tea Party Express is visiting the South Carolina Lowcountry. The express group is the nation's largest tea party political action committee. Amy Kremer plans a news conference asking that members of Congress…
Increased Columbia Police Presence on Game Day
While violent crime, as a whole, is down in the city of Columbia, Five Points in particular, local police officers are not letting their guards down when it comes to keeping people safe.
Morning News of Florence has new publisher, editor
FLORENCE, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” The Morning News of Florence has a new publisher and regional editor. Publisher Stephen Wade and Regional Editor Don Kausler Jr., started their new duties this week, the newspaper (http://bit.ly/14GL4KO) reported. Wade comes from…
What makes a Gamecock Tailgate?
Thursday evening brought the first Gamecock football game of the 2013 season and the first tailgate.
SC Man Found Shot to Death in Upstate Intersection
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ Deputies say they have found a man shot to death in an intersection near Greenville.
Gamecock Frenzy Hits Capitol City
The season opener brought out thousands of fans, near and far donning their garnet and black.
LIVE UPDATES: Gamecocks ahead 27-10
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- The Gamecocks are giving the Tar Heels a tough start to the football season as they are ahead 27-10 in the first few minutes of the fourth quarter. Lightning in the area has delayed the game.…
6 plead guilty to education loan fraud in SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” Six people in South Carolina have pleaded guilty to lying on an application for federal education aid. U.S. Attorney Bill Nettles said Friday all six pleaded guilty in Florence to education loan fraud. Prosecutors…
Wilson: Syria action needs congressional approval
NORTH, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson says the Obama Administration should consult with Congress before taking any military action in Syria. The Times and Democrat of Orangeburg reports (http://bit.ly/18anLaU ) the 2nd District GOP congressman made…
Economy Upswing, Low Gas Prices Equal Large Labor Day Travel
An improving economy, higher consumer confidence and lower gas prices are expected to drive a 5% increase in Labor Day travel this weekend by South Carolinians, according to AAA Carolinas.
Gov. Haley doesn't support shutdown to stop law
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” While South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley says she wants Congress to "defund Obamacare," she doesn't support shutting down the federal government to do so. Haley emphasized her opposition to the federal health care law…
NAACP leader: Police used force in July arrest
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” Lonnie Randolph Jr. felt a little lightheaded and queasy as he walked into the dry cleaner to pick up clothes. The South Carolina civil rights leader told the woman behind the counter that he…
Deputies Make Arrests in Attempted Murder Case
A 21-year-old man accused of terrorizing two women, who had just left a Richland County bank, is charged.
Postal Worker Arrest
Columbia, SC (Richland County Sheriffs Department)-A local post office employee is arrested while on the job. Richard Houghtallen was charged with breach of trust.
Share Food at the Fair
Saturday from 9am to 1pm bring in canned good donations to the SC State Fairgrounds and walk away with a ticket to the SC State Fair.
Main Street Latin Festival
The Main Street Latin Festival will feature Latin and Caribbean music including salsa, grupera, latin pop & reggaeton.
SC Mental Health to use land sale cash for repairs
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” The South Carolina Department of Mental Health says it will spend $15 million for selling land in downtown Columbia on building and equipment maintenance instead of directly on patient care. The agency told The…
4 die on Abbeville County roads in 2 days
ABBEVILLE, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” Two deadly wrecks just over a day apart have more than doubled the 2013 traffic fatality count in Abbeville County. Authorities say 20-year-old driver Phillip Calhoun and his 17-year-old passenger, Brandon Causey, died around…
