Boil Water Advisory Lifted in Springdale
West Columbia officials have lifted the Boil Water Advisory for residents in Springdale.
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Childhood food, skin allergies on the rise
Food and skin allergies are becoming more common in American children, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Both have been steadily increasing for more than a decade.
SC visitor spending reaches record $16.5 billion
South Carolina's tourism industry has bounced back after the Great Recession, with visitor spending reaching a record $16.5 billion in the state.
64 legacies graduated from The Citadel
It was a family affair for dozens of graduates of The Citadel this weekend.
Harrison is voted new chairman of SC Democrats
South Carolina Democrats have elected a new chairman.
Connelly re-elected as chairman of SC Republicans
South Carolina Republicans have re-elected Chad Connelly as their leader.
Destoryed Geese Eggs Controversy
Geese outside The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division headquarters were attacking people and officials say had to be removed.
Orangeburg Drug Bust
The Orangeburg County Sheriff's Department says a drug bust gets guns, marijuana and crack cocaine off the street.
Group to hold vigil for geese chased from SLED lab
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — An animal rights group plans a vigil at the State Law Enforcement Division headquarters after the agency destroyed a goose nest with eggs inside.
Gov Haley signs law to keep guns from mentally ill
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley has signed a law designed to keep residents declared mentally ill by a state court from buying guns.
Firefighters respond to Early Morning Fire
Firefighters had an early call this morning in Columbia responding to a fire.
Senators limit foods bought for Governor's Mansion
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Senators want to limit the foods Gov. Nikki Haley's staff can buy with public money, saying if the Republican governor insists on fighting obesity through food stamp restrictions, she needs to lead by example.
West Columbia Issues Boil Water Advisory
A water line break forces a boil water advisory in parts of West Columbia.
Clemson Alert Update
(WOLO)Columbia, SC- A man whom students at several college campuses were warned to look out for has turned himself in to authorities.
Republicans, Democrats Welcome Heavyweights
Party over here...and over here. Not in recent memory have both political parties in the state prepared to host their respective, biggest fund-raisers and conventions on the same two days, of the same month and year, at nearly the same times of day. finishing touches today on both sides
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.
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.
