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Local School Uses Nationally Recognized Program for Safety

Friday morning, the Imagine Columbia Leadership Academy became the first Midlands School to implement the 'Standard Response Protocol,' program for added school safety.

SC regulators refuse to review cruise permit

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The board of South Carolina's environmental agency has voted to let stand a permit for a planned $35 million cruise terminal in Charleston.

Keel: An officer in every school is a must

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's top law enforcement officer says having a police officer in every school in the state is a must.

SC GOP director leaving to work for Sen. Scott

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The executive director of the South Carolina Republican Party is leaving to work for new U.S. Sen. Tim Scott.

2 Men Shot in Irmo Hotel Parking Lot

The Lexington County Sheriff's Department is investigating the double shooting of two men in an Irmo hotel parking lot.

Alleged Gunman Turns Himself in to Police

An alleged gunman turns himself in to police nearly three hours after a shooting in Sumter.

Man Faces More Serious Charge after Second Arrest

Arrested for a second time, a 20-year-old man is facing a more serious charge after escaping from Columbia Police.

Some Columbia Residents Asked to Boil Water

Some Midlands residents are having issues with their water.

SC Teacher Facing Discipline for Stomping US Flag

A high school honors English teacher is facing disciplinary action after officials say he stomped on an American flag in front of his students.

Some May Have Longer Wait for Tax Refund

If you're a victim of identity theft, expect a long wait for your tax refund.

Former SC Pastor Pleads to Federal Felony Charges

FLORENCE, S.C. (AP) _ A former Conway pastor has pleaded guilty to federal charges stemming from a Ponzi scheme in which people were bilked out of $2.5 million.

SC to highlight nature's gems to expand tourism

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina officials want to link some of the state's most scenic areas with new visitors interested in culture, food and fitness as a way to grow the state's $15 billion tourist industry.

Zais seeks more money for classrooms, buses

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina schools chief Mick Zais wants more money for textbooks, school buses, and teacher supplies.

Ethics director says new duties would take money

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The director of the state Ethics Commission says his agency can't take on additional oversight duties without more money.

Haley's husband Michael deploys with SC Guard

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley's husband is scheduled to leave with his Army National Guard unit for a month of training before deploying to Afghanistan.

State regulators: Issue cruise permit

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — State regulators who issued a permit for a new $35 million cruise terminal in Charleston say it should be issued without further review.

Historic Church Engulfed In Flames

NEWBERRY, S.C. (WOLO) -- Firefighters with both Newberry and Lexington County Fire Departments are battling a massive blaze at St. Paul Lutheran Church located on SC Highway 773 in Newberry County.

Federal prosecutors to discuss SC State probe

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Federal prosecutors say they will hold two hearings on a public corruption case involving South Carolina State University in Orangeburg.

Supreme Court: Police OK to search drug suspect

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's highest court has ruled that police did not violate the constitutional rights of a man they stopped on suspicion of dealing drugs.