Salaries set for SC's revenue, unemployment heads
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A legislative panel has set salaries for the new directors of South Carolina's unemployment and revenue agencies.
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DHEC director says feds won't allow funds transfer
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The director of South Carolina's environmental agency says federal officials are thwarting her efforts to make what she says would be more effective use of funding the state gets from the government.
RCSD Mourns Deputy's, Wife's Death
Shock waves throughout the Richland County Sheriff's Department are still being felt, a day after learning a deputy and his wife were killed in a motorcycle crash.
Feds hail success of Hells Angels biker gang probe
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Federal authorities are celebrating a successful prosecution of the Hells Angels motorcycle gang in South Carolina.
Haley signs election law fix at ceremony
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley has signed into law a measure that prevents a repeat of last year's legal mess that kicked hundreds of candidates off primary ballots.
Columbia man charged in wreck that killed infant
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Columbia man has been arrested in a wreck that killed a 15-month-old infant in the car.
Paula Deen Admits Using "N" Word
Celebrity Chef Paula Deen denies she's ever told racial jokes, but she acknowledges using the "N" word.
Changes to Food Stamps Discussed
If you have a sweet tooth and receive government assistant with food, you may have a tough time swallowing a proposal to put a stop to the purchases of sugary snacks.
SC Homeowner Shoots, Kills Alleged Intruder
WELLFORD, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say a Spartanburg homeowner shot and killed an alleged intruder using a gun he grabbed from one of the two would-be robbers.
HIt And Run
(WOLO) Columbia, SC- Investigators with the highway patrol are hoping newly released surveillance video will bring answers in a recent hit and run.
Drowned Teen's Memorial Planned
Batesburg Leesville, S.C. (WOLO) -- A military couple fighting in Afghanistan returns to Batesburg Leesville to bury their son, as the drowning death of a Midlands teenager brings the community together.
SC Legislature passes 2013-14 budget compromise
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Legislature has passed a compromise on how to spend $6.7 billion in state taxes.
TV ad criticizes Sen. Graham for supporting MOX
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A new television ad criticizes U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham for his support of a costly program to turn weapons-grade plutonium into commercial nuclear reactor fuel.
SC man sentenced for shooting alleged burglars
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A convicted felon who shot and killed two men he said were trying to rob his Spartanburg apartment has been sentenced to prison.
SC man pleads guilty, 1,000 animals needed care
BISHOPVILLE, S.C. (AP) — A 61-year-old Lee County man is getting two years' probation after pleading guilty to four counts of the ill-treatment of 1,000 animals.
SC--Daybook
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Associated Press South Carolina daybook for Wednesday, June 19
SLED Now Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting
SLED is now investigating a deadly, officer-involved shooting out of West Columbia.
New commander for SC Army Recruiting Battalion
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A change of command ceremony will welcome Lt. Col. Michael Standish as the new leader of the Army Recruiting Battalion based in South Carolina.
Baby Killed in Crash Identified
A child is dead after a Tuesday night crash in Richland County and the driver has been charged with felony DUI.
SC financial oversight board approves Boeing bonds
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's financial oversight board unanimously approved borrowing $120 million for Boeing Co.'s expansion plans in North Charleston.
14 companies may bid for hacking cleanup contract
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina must officially seek the next contract for taxpayers' credit monitoring services next month to prevent a coverage lapse.
Legislators return to Columbia to pass budget
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Legislators have approved a compromise that could fund $800 million in road and bridge work.
City Council Approves Park Fee Hike
City Council unanimously voted to increase fees for anyone who wants to rent outdoor open space and parks in the city of Columbia beginning July 1st.
Neighborhood Surveys
(WOLO) Columbia, SC-Interim Columbia Police Chief Ruben Santiago announces that a second set of neighborhood surveys designed to gather feedback regarding the Columbia Police Department is slated to arrive in mailboxes this week.
SC gets new emergency management director
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The interim director of the South Carolina Emergency Management Division has been given the job permanently.
