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Woman Arrested for Fake Charity
A Chapin woman is in custody for getting people to donate money to a fake charity.
USC seeks backup from Columbia police
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The University of South Carolina is asking Columbia police to help university officers combat violent crimes on and around campus.
Hungry SC thieves hit phone lines, vacant homes
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina thieves looking for copper wire and anything else they can sell are climbing telephone poles and hitting new homes still under construction.
Suspects Sought In Weekend Shooting
NEWBERRY, S.C. (WOLO) -- The Newberry County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting that happened early Saturday morning.
Man Drowns Trying To Save Grandchild
GREER, S.C. (AP) -- A Greer man has drowned while trying to save his granddaughter, who was later rescued by her mother.
Lawyers for SC, school districts back in court
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — An education funding lawsuit that pits South Carolina's poor, rural districts against state lawmakers is back before the state Supreme Court this week.
Volunteers cleaning SC waterways during 24th sweep
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Thousands of volunteers are heading to South Carolina's beaches and waterways to clean up after litterbugs.
Lee County prison incidents concern SC senators
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — State senators on a committee that oversees South Carolina prisons may bring Corrections Department officials before them to answer questions after inmates took an officer hostage at the same maximum security prison twice in a little over three months.
Man Found Shot to Death along Columbia Road
Columbia police are trying to figure out who is responsible for shooting and killing a man and leaving him to die on the side of a roadway.
Police Look for 2 People of Interest in Deadly McDonald's Shooting
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Columbia police is asking the public to help them identify two people of interest caputured on surveillance footage during the shooting at the McDonald's restaurant at Two Notch Rd. and Beltline. Columbia Police say the incident happened…
Police Search for Suspected Hit and Run Driver
Police search for driver of a car they say hit a pedestrian walking along the sidewalk early Sunday morning.
Monday: City set to Launch Bullet Proof Vest Project
Monday Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin will be joined by Columbia Police Chief Randy Scott and others to announce the launch of a program for bullet proof vests.
USC offering ability to earn diploma online
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The University of South Carolina is the state's first public college to offer residents a way to earn a bachelor's degree at home, if they have two years of credits in the classroom.
New Retail/Housing Numbers Out
New Retail numbers are out and sales are up due to a jump in purchases. Housing prices also got a boost. But Gas Prices are still on the rise.
Gas Prices Spike
Gas Prices are up in the midlands as the weekend arrives.
USC to offer Classes from Home
The University of South Carolina is the state's first public college to offer residents a way to earn a bachelor's degree at home, if they have two years of credits in the classroom.
Consumer Alert: Office Chair Recall
A consumer alert: Office Chair recall.
Motorcycle Accident Kills Man: Police Investigating
A motorcycle accident in Lexington County leaves one man dead. It happened near Edmund Highway, officials are investigating.
Co-ops, SC law officers team up over copper theft
BLYTHEWOOD, S.C. (AP) — The Electric Cooperatives of South Carolina are partnering with some of the state's law enforcement officials to try to prevent copper theft.
Guard taken hostage at SC maximum security prison
BISHOPVILLE, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina prison officials say an officer has been taken hostage by inmates at a maximum security prison in Lee County.
2nd man pleads guilty in grisly SC fraud case
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A second man has pleaded guilty in connection with an insurance scheme that cost a mentally disabled man his left hand.
Gameday: Spurrier Sets Sights on 200th Win
This video is no longer available. COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier is just one win away from 200 victories in his college coaching career - a milestone he barely recognizes. Spurrier counts his wins in the…
Receiver to sell silver seized in SC Ponzi case
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — An attorney appointed to oversee assets in a multi-million dollar Ponzi case is being allowed to sell silver bars seized by authorities.
RMC Hosts Safe Kids Super Saturday
A Midlands health care facility wants to make sure your kids aren't at risk.
