Grandson facing arson, murder charges in SC fire
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — The 20-year-old grandson of a Sumter couple is accused of setting the fire that killed them in their home.
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6 I-26 bridges top AAA Carolinas worst in SC list
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — AAA Carolinas says South Carolina's six most substandard bridges are all on Interstate 26.
Columbia zoo Tuesdays deal benefits food bank
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Weekday visitors to the Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens in Columbia can get a deal on admission this summer and help people in need.
Suspect in 3 SC deaths tries to kill himself
NEW ZION, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a 31-year-old man charged with killing three women during a crime spree last week has tried to kill himself in jail.
SC agencies practice for hurricane evacuation
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Authorities are preparing for their annual drill on how to get people away from South Carolina's coast as quickly as possible if a hurricane threatens.
SCE&G asks for 3 percent electric rate increase
CAYCE, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Electric and Gas is asking to increase its electric rates by about 3 percent to help pay for costs of building two new nuclear reactors.
A recap of SC's legislative session so far
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's legislators have passed more than 40 measures into law this year, with highlights providing incentives to Boeing, allowing for legal raffles and helping prevent the mentally ill from buying guns.
Suspect in 3 SC Deaths Tries to Kill Himself
Authorities say a 31-year-old man charged with killing three women during a crime spree last week has tried to kill himself in jail.
Disney Ticket Prices Go Up
When you wish upon a star, be sure to bring your wallet. Disneyland has raised its ticket prices.
Ford Recalls 465,000 Vehicles
Ford Motor is recalling 465,000 2013 vehicles because a fuel leak could lead to a fire.
Pools Now Open!
(WOLO) Columbia, SC-Columbia, S.C. The Richland County Recreation Commission’s three pools will open for the summer Monday, June 3.
SC to Seek New Water Permit for Coal Ash Ponds
CONWAY, S.C. (AP) _ State officials will issue a new water permit for pools used to store coal ash in Conway.
ABC's of Hunger
The annual ABC's of Hunger campaign is underway in the Midlands.
Cops: Grandson to face arson charge in deadly fire
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say they suspect the 20-year-old grandson of a Sumter couple set the fire that killed both of them in their home.
Hurricane Lane Reversal Exercises Set
The South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS), in conjunction with a number of other state and local agencies, will conduct a hurricane evacuation exercise on Tuesday, June 4, to test lane reversal plans for all three major coastal areas of the state.
Gamecocks Feeling Super
Gamecocks earn a trip to Super Regional with win over Liberty.
Guns used more in suicides than homicides in SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Statistics show almost two-thirds of all gun deaths in South Carolina are suicides.
Columbia man shot to death in Richland County
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Columbia man has been found shot to death on a Richland County road.
SC man charged in 2 deaths caught in Florida
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Authorities say a man charged in the deaths of two South Carolina women and wanted for questioning in the disappearance of a third has been caught in Florida.
Priority legislation in question with 1 week left
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's legislative session is supposed to end this week. Yet all the reform measures that legislators of both parties and chambers called top priorities back in January remain undone.
Columbia police collecting fans, air conditioners
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Police officers in Columbia are collecting donations to help some citizens beat the heat this summer.
West Columbia Boil Water Advisory
A Boil Water Advisory has been issued for some customers in the City of West Columbia because of a water line break.
Boy is honorary criminal justice academy graduate
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A 7-year-old boy with a brain tumor is now an honorary graduate of the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy.
Pickup driver charged after hitting SC school bus
SANTEE, S.C. (AP) — A Bamberg man is facing a traffic charge after his pickup truck rear-ended a school bus, sending several children and the bus driver to the hospital with minor injuries.
Baptists plan exodus from Boy Scouts
Baptist churches sponsor nearly 4,000 Scout units representing more than 100,000 youths, according to the Boy Scouts of America. That number could drop precipitously after the decision to lift the group's ban on openly gay youths.
