Gas Prices Creeping Back Up
After 11 weeks of falling prices, a survey published Sunday shows gas prices are working their way back up.
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1 Killed at Greenville Law Enforcement Office
Authorities say a suspect has been shot and killed following a confrontation with officers in the parking lot of the Greenville County Law Enforcement Center.
House Fire
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- The Columbia Fire Department is investigating the cause of a house fire that left a family of four without a place to call home.
Fire destroys historic church in Newberry County
POMARIA, S.C. (AP) — A historic church in Newberry County has burned.
Greenville Deadly Shooting
A Greenville Man is behind bars following deadly shooting outside country bar.
Allendale County Man Arrested For Manslaughter
(WOLO) COLUMBIA S.C. An Allendale county man has been arrested Saturday and charged with one count of manslaughter. Authorities say Angus Ritter stabbed a man in the torso over the weekend which lead to his death. The investigation was conducted…
SC Gets First Black General
The South Carolina Air National Guard promoted Col. Calvin Elam Sunday making history in the Palmetto State.
DHEC: 22 have died from flu in South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — State health officials say at least 22 people have died from influenza in South Carolina since the fall.
City Set to Begin Mondays with Mayor
Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin will hold his first “Mondays with the Mayor” meetings on Monday, January 14th from 5-7pm at City Hall.
USC 2nd year medical students get white coats
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The University of South Carolina's School of Medicine is scheduled to host a special ceremony that bestows the famed white coats upon medical students.
Inadequate response led to taxpayers' data theft
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The S.C. Department of Revenue's deputy director acknowledges his agency was notified in August of a computer security breach, but the response clearly wasn't adequate since a hacker stole millions of taxpayers' personal data a month later.
City To Hold Public Forum on Tree Trimming
The City of Columbia and SCE&G will hold a public education session on Wednesday, January 16, 2013 from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. to discuss upcoming tree trimming projects.
Ex-SC State trustee on bond in kickback probe
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A former South Carolina State University trustee has been released on bond after being charged in a federal kickback scheme.
Ali Rogers Takes First Runner Up At Miss America Pageant
Miss South Carolina won first runner up Saturday Night in the Miss America competition in Las Vegas.
Seneca Man Faces Attempted Murder Charges
(WOLO) COLUMBIA S.C. A 27 year old Seneca man has been arrested and charged with 2 counts of attempted murder. Authorities say Bradley Williams Struck his mother with a machete handle and tied an electrical cord around his fathers neck…
Episopal Church Furture
(WOLO) COLUMBIA S.C. Bishop Mark Lawrence of the Episcopal Diocese of South Carolina says the final split with the national Episcopal Church has brought clarity and allows the faithful to look to the future. The diocese left the national church…
Coroner Identifies Pedestrian struck in Lexington
Lexington County Coroner Harry O. Harman has identified the pedestrian who was struck by a vehicle at approximately 8:20 PM on Friday, January 11, 2013, as Julius Presley, age 56, of Gaston, SC.
Tax Refunds May Take Longer for ID Theft Victims Nationwide
This does not automatically apply to South Carolina Residents impacted by the Cyber Hacking, but If you're a proven victim of identity theft, expect a long wait for your tax refund. ID theft victims were told to wait 180 days -- or nearly six months -- for their returns to be processed last year.
SC Continues to Battle the Flu: Urge Flu Shots
DHEC says at least 22 people have died as a result of influenza since the beginning of fall. Officials still urge you to get a flu shot.
Pedestrian Killed in Lexington County Crash
The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash in Lexington County involving a pedestrian.
Man Arrested in Hotel Parking Lot Shooting
The Lexington County Sheriff's Department makes an arrest following a double shooting in an Irmo hotel parking lot.
SLED Issues Scam Alert
Some scam artists are just waiting to get their hands on your money.
New Medical Facility in Lexington County
There is another option for Lexington County families looking to get medical attention.
2 Arrested in SC of Interest in New England Deaths
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina authorities say a Summerville couple arrested on drug charges are persons of interest in a double slaying last month in Massachusetts.
Lawmaker Wants Officers at All Public Schools
A bill filed by Rep. Bakari Sellers that would guarantee a trained police officer is stationed at every public school in South Carolina will move forward to an education committee for a hearing.
