Fort Sumter group site attracts 900,000 in 2011
SULLIVANS ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — The three sites making up the Fort Sumter Group of the National Park Service on the South Carolina coast attracted more than 900,000 during 2011.
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SCDOT takes comment on state transportation needs
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina is developing a new statewide transportation plan and wants to get public comment on what the state's transit needs are.
Beaufort County moves on $45 million interchange
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — Despite opposition from Hilton Head Island officials, Beaufort County is going ahead with plans to build a $45 million interchange at the entrance to the resort island.
SC groups press court to keep voter protections
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Civil liberties groups say federal voter protections are still needed in South Carolina.
Richland County guard accused of assault of inmate
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A jail guard in Richland County has been arrested and accused of assaulting an inmate.
Real Men Read
Midlands men took time to instill the love of reading in some elementary school kids.
SC medicaid agency hopes home visits cut costs
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's Medicaid agency hopes home visits steer patients away from expensive trips to the emergency room.
Columbia man accused of killing girlfriend
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Richland County sheriff's deputies say a 31-year-old man has turned himself in after his girlfriend's shooting death.
Deputies: Correctional Officer Beat Inmate in Jail Cell
A Correctional officer is arrested for assault and battery on an inmate at the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center.
Woman Charged with DUI in SC School Zone
Police say a 52-year-old Edgemoor woman charged with driving under the influence after speeding through a school zone told officers she was trying to get her son to school on time.
SC Impact from Potential Budget Cuts
You may be asking, how will potential budget cuts in Washington DC directly affect me?
Summer Concert Series Deadline Approaching Quickly
You don't have much time left if you're looking to take part in the annual Summer Concert Series in Finlay Park.
SC dad arrested after baby suffers fractured skull
HANAHAN, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say a 23-year-old Hanahan man threw his 5-month-old son to the ground because he wouldn't stop crying, then waited two days before getting the boy medical help.
Columbia Police Chief Addresses 5 Pts. Shooting
Columbia Police have released new information following a weekend shooting in Five Points.
Miyo's Owners Speak Out Amid Labor Violations
The owners of area Miyo's restaurants speak out after being cited for labor law violations.
Domestic Dispute Turns Deadly
COLUMBIA S.C. (WOLO) -- A Columbia man has been arrested and charged with killing his girlfriend, leaving behind the victim's young son.
USC hosts Burundi physician, genocide survivor
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A medical student who survived a genocidal attack on a hospital in Burundi is bringing the story of his escape from the Hutu-Tutsi conflict to the University of South Carolina.
Richland County releases name of hanged inmate
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Richland County officials have released the name of an inmate who hanged himself in jail.
SC State will fix Orangeburg Massacre marker
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — The family of one of three South Carolina State University students killed in a shooting known as the Orangeburg Massacre is trying to fix a mistake in his name on a marker honoring the three men.
"Good Morning, Mr. Buuurns"
Agent 00-Oh (Jonathan Oh) seeks to capture back the stolen remote from Mr. Buuurns (Anderson Burns), and their quest takes them to new heights for Good Morning Columbia.
Teen charged with shooting at Columbia bar area
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Investigators say an 18-year-old man fired several shots as the bars closed in Columbia's entertainment district.
Secret DNR report details warming dangers in SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's wildlife agency gathered a team of scientists more than a year ago to study what could happen if temperatures in the state continue to warm, but have never released their report.
Hollywood's Brightest Stars Shine at the Oscars
It's Hollywood's biggest night --the Academy Awards. ``Argo'' won the Oscar for best picture.
Local Candle Shop Makes Appearance At Oscar's
A candle shop along Divine street in Columbia has been burning the candle at both ends. Working overtime to ship their Southern Baked Candles to Oscar Nominees.
Small SC counties count on state inmates to help
CHESTER, S.C. (AP) _ Supervisor Carlisle Roddey in Chester County says the grass might go uncut and county vehicles would no longer be repaired for just the cost of parts if he couldn't rely on state inmates for labor.
