Hostage Victim to Appear on Dr Phil
A little boy taken hostage from his Alabama school bus will appear on Doctor Phil.
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Harrison jumps into race to lead SC Democrats
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A former executive director of the U.S. House Democratic Caucus wants to be the new director of the South Carolina Democratic Party.
AG's office again won't release sheriff's records
GREENWOOD, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Attorney General's Office says it can't release additional details about a former sheriff who pleaded guilty to wrongdoing.
Education panel: SC improvement not fast enough
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The chairman of South Carolina's education oversight panel says innovation is crucial to improving student performance.
Police: Man Exposes Himself to 10-Year-Old Girl
Another report of indecent exposure in Columbia...
Report: US Shark Attacks Hit New High
Shark attacks in the US reached a new high last year, according to the University of Florida's International Shark Attack File.
Flu Causes Blood Donation Shortages
It's something some of us might take for granted, the need for blood. The American Red Cross says not everyone is rolling up their sleeves.
2 Charged with Murder in Lancaster Shooting
LANCASTER, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say they have charged two people with murder in the shooting death of a man in Lancaster last month, including the woman who took the victim to the hospital.
Colbert Busch picks up opponent's endorsement
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ Elizabeth Colbert Busch has picked up a key endorsement in her race for an open South Carolina congressional seat.
Hamm: "We have a constitutional right to vote."
Richland County Election Commission Attorney, Steve Hamm took on Election Day in Richland County during a speech to the Columbia Rotary Club.
Lifesaver Blood Drive:Tuesday and Wednesday
You will soon have a chance to step up to the plate and make a difference in someone else's life. The City of Columbia will host its annual "Lifesavers Blood Drive," this week on February 12th & 13th at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center.
Local Priests Shocked by Pope's Resignation
A spokesperson for the Catholic Diocese of Charleston, which comprises the entire state of South Carolina, says this unprecedented resignation announcement from Pope Benedict caught everyone by surprise.
Off Duty Firefighter Killed in Crash
A Columbia firefighter was killed in an accident Sunday night.
SC Guard unit wrapping up Afghan agriculture help.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Army National Guard agricultural team in Afghanistan has built teaching centers and reached out to help more than 300 farmers during its yearlong deployment.
Education Panel: SC Schools Not Making the Grade
According to a new report, South Carolina is falling short of its educational goals.
SC Dept. of Revenue Initiates Fraud Prevention Program
Columbia, SC (WOLO)--Think twice before lying on your income tax filings. Monday the Department of Revenue announced a new security safeguard measure to help prevent fraud-related individual income tax filings. For tax returns that are questionable, the department will mail…
SC Guard unit wrapping up Afghan agriculture help
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Army National Guard agricultural team in Afghanistan has built teaching centers and reached out to help more than 300 farmers during its yearlong deployment.
Pope Benedict XVI to Resign
Pope Benedict XVI announced today that he will resign Feb. 28, saying his role requires "both strength of mind and body."
Man accused of kidnapping missing Columbia teen
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A man has officially been charged with kidnapping in the disappearance of a Columbia teen.
Blizzard Baby
(WOLO) COLUMBIA, S.C. the snow covered roadways were so bad in Massachusetts the National Guard was called to help deliver a baby. Ericka Beuno went into labor during the snowstorm that was so bad even the EMS couldn't reach her.…
Flag Stomping Teacher
(WOLO) COLUMBIA, S.C. The teacher in the middle of an alleged flag stomping incident is reportedly receiving threatening calls and hate mail. Scott Compton who was accused of stomping on an American flag during an English lesson says he was…
In-Vest USA and Local Church to donate Bulletproof Vests
In-Vest USA and Riverland Hills Baptist Church will present three bulletproof vests to the Benedict College Campus Police Department on Monday.
Fried Foods linked to South May Raise Stroke Risk
A study finds that people who consume a lot of fried foods and drinks like sweet tea and soda were 41 percent more likely to suffer a stroke than people who ate that way about once a month.
Proposed SC bill would restrict aerial drone usage
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina lawmaker wants to make it more difficult for law enforcement agencies use unmanned aircraft to gather criminal evidence in the state.
Oversight Committee to release SC Education Grade Monday
Monday, the SC Education Oversight Committee (EOC) will release new numbers on education in South Carolina, looking at how the state is measuring up in performance.
