Student Loan Debt Hits Record High
Student loan debt among college seniors has hit a record high.
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Authorities Search for 2 Missing NC Teens in SC
Authorities are searching for two missing Catawba County high school students who left home for a party last weekend and haven't been heard from since.
Columbia Gets Famously Hot for New Years Celebrations
2012 celebrations were a huge success. City officials say they plan to make this year's event even bigger and better with a new location and new Grammy Award winning entertainment.
Episcopal Church says SC bishop abandoned church
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ The Diocese of South Carolina is ending its affiliation with the Episcopal Church after the national church said the South Carolina bishop has abandoned the national church.
Haley Forms Panel to Revamp Ethics Laws
Governor Nikki Haley signed a proclamation, comprised of civilians instead of elected officials, today naming the South Carolina Commission on Ethics Reform to work on plans to update South Carolina's ethics laws.
South Carolina Couple Appears on Dr. Phil Show for 'Baby Veronica' case.
A South Carolina couple, forced to give up their now 3 year old adoptive daughter, continues to fight to get her back after the state Supreme Court upheld a former ruling that custody should been given to the child's biological father.
Uncle Asked to Care for Girl Night Before She Died
SENECA, S.C. (AP) _ Relatives say a Seneca man accused of killing his 7-month-old niece asked if he could watch over the girl the night before she died.
Election Nightmare Scenarios
Democrats and Republicans alike are fretting over what might go seriously wrong before, during or just after the Nov. 6 presidential election. Both parties have amassed lawyers and volunteers to watch polling places and appeal to local election officials if problems arise.
Gas Prices Coming Down
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO/AP) -- Gasoline prices are on the way down thanks to a change in the season.
SC school bus driver fired after DUI charge
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina school bus driver has been fired after a drunken driving charge.
Ex-Spartanburg teacher sentence in child porn case
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A former Spartanburg school teacher has been sentenced to more than three years in prison on a child pornography charge.
Former SC trooper charged with assault and battery
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A former South Carolina Highway Patrol trooper has been charged with assault and battery.
Great SouthEast ShakeOut
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO/AP) -- People from all across the state participated Thursday in the 2012 Great SouthEast ShakeOut.
Columbia mayor holding virtual town hall meeting
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin is using technology to hold a meeting that's open to everyone — as long as they have an Internet connection.
1st flu cases diagnosed in South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Health officials say the flu season has officially started in South Carolina.
Fined South Carolina senator: 'I made a mistake'
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A state senator who was fined nearly $5,400 for accepting donations above the legal limit says it was an unintentional mistake, and he's moving on.
Police Find $33,000 in Marijuana Following Traffic Stop
A traffic stop in Columbia leads to drug charges.
DJJ Youth Winners at SC State Fair
The South Carolina State Fair is showcasing artists through pictures, ceramics and even welding.
Publix Issues Recall on Frozen Tempura Shrimp
You may be storing some seafood in your freezer that you'll want to avoid.
Fun Factoid Emerges from Debate
There was a lot of talking during last night's presidential debate. But who said more?
Feds: 1 Arrested in Plot to Attack Federal Reserve
A 21-year-old man arrested on charges he plotted to blow up the Federal Reserve building in New York City has appeared in federal court and been ordered held without bail.
Politics Gets Scary
Politics can be a scary thing, escpecially as we creep closer to Halloween. Area stores say Presidential masks are all the rage every election year. This year is no different and may even determine who could be the next Commander in Chief.
Charleston schools offering dual degree program
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ Two Charleston-based institutions of higher learning are teaming up to offer a program that allows students to get law and business degrees in three and a half years.
2nd Presidential Debate: Voter Opinions Are In.
The fiery debate between President Obama and Republican candidate, Governor Mitt Romney had voters talking Wednesday.
Parenting Solo Conference, Celebs Come to Columbia
Parenting Solo is a community wide movement to assist those who go it alone in caring for their children. The founder of the program is hoping an upcoming event will change the face of solo parenting statewide.
