Gov safely evacuated from small fire
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A spokesman for Gov. Nikki Haley says the first family is safe after being evacuated for a small fire at the Governor's Mansion.
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Senate Finance budget plan expands full-day 4K
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Senate Finance Committee has approved a budget proposal that expands full-day 4-year-old kindergarten, gives state workers a slight raise, and puts more troopers on the highways.
Inmate found hanged in Sumter jail cell
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — An inmate at the jail for Sumter and Lee counties has died after being found hanged in his cell.
SC combat veterans hold remembrance ceremony
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A group of South Carolina combat veterans is holding a special remembrance ceremony to honor those missing in action and those who gave their lives for their country.
SC's Fort Jackson hosts weekend Special Olympics
FORT JACKSON, S.C. (AP) — Fort Jackson is playing host to two days of Special Olympics competition in swimming, softball and bowling.
US Sen Cruz headlining annual SC Republican dinner
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz is serving as the keynote speaker at an annual fundraiser for the South Carolina Republican Party.
Sen. Ford accused of altering campaign documents
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Senate Ethics Committee has accused state Sen. Robert Ford of intentionally altering documents as the legislative panel reviewed his campaign records.
SC Senate committee refuses to expand Medicaid
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Senate Finance Committee has refused to expand Medicaid eligibility to more poor adults as part of the state budget.
Senate Finance advances plan for funding roads
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Senate Finance Committee has advanced a plan that funds road and bridge construction by redirecting taxes, borrowing money and raising fees.
Remains of Boston Marathon Bombing Suspect Claimed
The body of Boston Marathon bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev has been claimed.
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(WOLO)Columbia, SC-Kenny Chesney is raising money for the Boston Marathon victims, now you have a chance to see him and all it will cost you is time and creativity.
Man indicted in plot to kill SC prison guard
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — An Orangeburg man has been charged with conspiring to kill a South Carolina prison guard wounded in a hit authorities have said was orchestrated behind bars with an illegal cellphone.
Lott: "I did not create anything for him."
Sheriff Leon Lott talks to ABC Columbia about his decision to rehire Randy Scott.
S. Congaree Town Hall Raided, Officials on Leave
Two top officials in the town of South Congaree are the focus of an investigation say officials, as SLED and FBI investigators raided Town Hall this week.
Clemson Sends Out Alert About Man Making Threats
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) _ Clemson University is telling its students to watch out for a 23-year-old man who made threats to kill people on a college campus.
Haley discusses funding reform with educators
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley met with school administrators from across South Carolina as part of continued talks on education funding reform.
Haley picks NYC lawyer as SC unemployment director
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley has named a New York City labor lawyer who worked previously for President George W. Bush as the new leader of South Carolina's unemployment agency.
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.
"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.
