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Wofford College sued for student's death
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ The family of a Daniel Island student has sued Wofford College, contending the school's campus security officers failed to properly react when the man choked to death on pizza.
Crime in Five Points: Have Things Changed?
Five Points offers shopping, entertainment and plenty of dining options. But, recently more crime is being reported there. So, have things changed over the years? We asked a business owner who was there before and is still there now.
One-Man Voter Registration Drive Shut Down
You may have seen an online video exposing a young woman registering to vote only those who support presidential candidate Mitt Romney. A Midlands resident who supports President Barack Obama has been put on blast as well for trying to influence voters.
USC Library acquires rare Hemingway selections
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A rare collection of some 1,200 published works by Ernest Hemingway is being donated to the University of South Carolina.
SC Supreme Court to hear insurance complaint
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Supreme Court will decide if state employees must pay more for health insurance.
Publicist: 'Moon River' Singer Andy Williams Dies
Emmy-winning TV host and ``Moon River'' crooner Andy Williams has died at age 84.
Police: Woman Assaults Victims with Box Cutter at Library
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - An argument escalates into an assault at a local library. That's according to Columbia Police. Lisa McRae is charged with two counts of assault and battery. Officers say she used a box cutter, or a similarly…
Suspect in St. Maarten Murders to Appear in Court
An arraignment is set for today in a St. Maarten court for a man accused of killing a South Carolina couple in their Dutch Caribbean vacation home.
New Food Options at Columbia Airport
Grabbing a bite to eat is taking on a whole new meaning at the Columbia Metropolitan Airport.
Barnes & Noble Launches New Nook HD
Barnes & Noble is rolling out two new versions of its Nook tablet with sleek new hardware and a sharper high-definition screen. The bookseller's move heightens the already intense tablet wars heading into the holiday season.
Police Believe Missing Teen May Be in Myrtle Beach
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division believes a missing North Carolina teen may be in the Myrtle Beach area.
Man arrested in Columbia restaurant shooting
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Columbia police have arrested one man in the shooting death of a man at a restaurant earlier this month.
Clyburn, Sharpton to speak against voter ID laws
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn is joining MSNBC commentator Al Sharpton for a voter forum in Columbia.
Sheriff: Man kills, dismembers victim in Cassatt
CASSATT, S.C. (AP) — Investigators say a dispute over money and drugs led to a man killing his roommate with a pipe wrench and dismembering his body in Kershaw County.
3 arrested in death of man found near Columbia zoo
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Three people are facing murder charges in the death of a man whose burned body was found last week near Riverbanks Zoo in Columbia.
Eau Claire Residents Look for Solutions to Rise in Crime
Residents in the Eau Claire community say crime has become a huge problem. Many of the residents say they feel like prisoners in their homes and are looking to the Columbia Police Department for help in curbing the crime.
SC 11-year-old Reports Mother Driving Drunk
Authorities say a Rock Hill mother is facing charges after her 11-year-old daughter reported she had driven home drunk.
York County Honors Deputy Slain 20 Years Ago
York County sheriff's deputies are wearing black bands around their badges to honor a fellow officer killed in the line of duty 20 years ago. Deputy Brent McCants was shot during a traffic stop in Rock Hill on Sept. 25, 1992. The sheriff's office also lowered its flags to half-staff Tuesday.
Chief Scott on Five Points Violence: "This is an extreme concern."
Five Points merchants and officials are looking to the Columbia Police Department for help as crime seems to be escalating in the area.
Sharpton Visits SC, Blasts Voter ID
As the U.S. Justice Department decides whether South Carolina's proposed Voter ID law is discriminatory, several rallies across the country are taking place to get minorites registered to vote, including here at home.
SC sheriff gets zapped by stun gun for good cause
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott raised an additional $2,000 for charity by getting shocked by a stun gun for two seconds.
Columbia Police Investigate Weekend Assaults
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- The Columbia Police Department is investigating two assaults that happened over the weekend in Five Points.
Consumer Confidence Is Up, Survey Says
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- A recent survey shows consumer confidence jumped this month, bolstered by a brighter job outlook.
Over 80 Jobs Coming to Richland County
Richland County, S.C. (WOLO) -- McEntire Produce Inc. announced it is expanding its operations in Richland County, a move that will create 85 new jobs.
