Lawsuit filed against Santee Cooper
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — An environmental group has sued Santee Cooper, saying the state-owned utility has known for more than a decade that arsenic was seeping from its coal-fired power plant In Conway.
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US Sen. Rand Paul to visit SC in June
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Rand Paul is making a trip to South Carolina for a state Republican Party fundraiser later this year.
Budget debate starts in SC Senate Finance
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Senate is focusing on the budget this week.
Caterpillar closing Summerville plant, affects 280
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Caterpillar says it plans to close its Summerville remanufacturing plant next year, a move that will put 280 people out of work.
SC wants to be drone testing site
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina is one of about three dozen states that want to become a testing site for using unmanned drones for domestically.
Suspect killed in chase with Lexington deputies
PELION, S.C. (AP) — An assault suspect has died after a chase with authorities in Lexington County.
Caterpillar Closing Summerville Plant, Affects 280
Caterpillar says it plans to close its Summerville remanufacturing plant next year, a move that will put 280 people out of work.
NBA Veteran Admits He's Gay
It's news that's taken the sports world by storm and catapulted longtime NBA Center for the Washington Wizards onto center stage.
SC-recognized tribes want to use eagle feathers
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Some South Carolina-recognized Native American tribes want to use eagle feathers during their rituals.
Mulvaney Town Hall
(WOLO) Columbia, SC-A lawmaker from capitol hill is making a stop in the Palmetto State tomorrow night.
Gaffney Man Charged with Murder
GAFFNEY, S.C. (AP) _ A Gaffney man has been charged with murder after a man died four days after being shot at a gas station.
Santiago: "I feel like I should've known something."
Interim Columbia Police Chief Ruben Santiago sits down with ABC Columbia News to talk about taking over after Scott's resignation and what he hopes the department can accomplish in the future.
Brett Parker Double Murder Case Moves Forward
Defense attorneys for accused killer, Brett Parker, asked for 30 days but were granted a week to review evidence they say they never received from prosecutors until solicitors attempted to present it in court today. The State claims the defense is stalling, trying to buy as much time for the defendant as possible.
USC to open economic development office in July
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The University of South Carolina will join other public colleges in the state when it opens an economic development office in July.
SC State trustees won't reveal new leader's salary
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina State University trustees have approved the salary for its new president, but aren't ready to make the details public.
SC man dies 1 week after being beaten at party
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Six people are charged in the death of a man who was attacked at a birthday party in Greenville.
Greenville Police Investigate Deadly Beating
A 20 year old Greenville man is dead after authorities say he was beaten and kicked in the head for trying to stop a fight during a birthday party.
Breaking Racial Barriers
Wilson County High School students have their first integrated prom.
USC Plans to Broaden Horizons
By this summer you could see some new changes at the University of South Carolina as they expand to include more than just academics on campus.
Time running out for SC lawmakers on ethics reform
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The pressure will be on the House this week to pass a bill strengthening South Carolina's ethics laws before a legislative deadline dooms it for the year.
City to Announce Job Training Project Monday
The City of Columbia will announce a new job training initiative Monday.
Columbia police raising funds for ballistic vests
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Columbia police are showing off barbecue, bikes and cars in the interest of raising money for the department.
DHEC Receives New Round of Iodide Tablets for Residents
South Carolina has received 1.2 million adult doses of potassium iodide for distribution to residents living within the 10-mile Emergency Planning Zone of five nuclear power plants
Tire Recall
If you have a 2013 Nissan Altima, you may want to double check your spare tires.
Fire Official on Wrong Side of Law
A Greenwood County Fire officials will spend the next 4 months behind bars after he's accused of taking advantage of a woman during her time of need.
