Spartanburg Mother Charged in Infants Death
A Spartanburg mother is behind bars accused of homicide after authorities say her 10 month old daughter drowned to death.
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2 Men Charged with Murder in SC Women's Deaths
Two men have been charged in the deaths of two women whose bodies were found in the Francis Marion National Forest.
SC Latin Fesitval on Main Street
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) --Columbia's Main Street hosts Latin Festival Saturday and Sunday. 8pm Festival Kickoff Party Saturday, September 1 at the Columbia Marriott Downtown (1400 Main Street). Sunday, September 2 from 11 am - 10 pm for the 2012 Main…
Man charged with arson found at fire with snack
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Police in Columbia say it was easy to find the suspect in the burning of a pickup truck at a Columbia car dealership — he was sitting on another vehicle, eating from a jar of peanut butter as he watched the blaze.
Another Vigil for Missing Teen Tonight
Another vigil will be held Sunday night for missing teen Gabrielle Swainson
Gas Prices Jump Overnight as we near Labor Day
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Overnight prices at the pump spiked, as drivers near Labor Day. Here in the midlands we are averaging nearly 10 cents higher a gallon, than two weeks ago. Gas prices are up, increasing about a penny…
SC Voter ID Law in Court
Attorneys are wrapping up testimony in the federal trial of South Carolina's voter identification law and closing arguments are set for September 24. The law requires voters to show specific identification when they vote.
Sober or Slammer Campaign for Labor Day
Troopers step up patrols this Labor Day Holiday, focusing on DUI prevention and crash prevention. Last year, seven people died over the Labor Day weekend.
Sheriff: Man Intentionally Set Fire at School
Lexington County Sheriff’s deputies have charged a 54-year-old West Columbia man in connection with two fires at a local school. Thomas Hartford Riley is charged with two counts of third-degree arson.
Mother of Missing Toddler expected in Court Tuesday
Zinah Jennings, mother of missing Midlands toddler Amir Jennings, is set to return to court Tuesday, after giving birth to second child.
Prayer Vigil for Missing Teen set for Tuesday
The search continues this Labor Day holiday for a missing Richland County teen.
Gas Prices Spike
Gas Prices Spike as we hit the Labor Day Weekend.
Troopers Out in Force Labor Day Weekend
Motorists, brace yourselves. The South Carolina Highway Patrol and State Transport Police will be watching and will have a larger number of officers than normal on the highways this Labor Day weekend.
A list of items cut from South Carolina budget
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A lower-than-anticipated surplus for the 2011-12 fiscal years means $14.7 million worth of projects will be cut from the 2012-13 budget. The supplemental spending plan calls for the items to be funded in the priority order listed, meaning those at the bottom lose out. They are, in order:
Year-end report means $15M tossed from SC budget
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's lower-than-expected surplus means $15 million worth of projects disappears from the state budget.
Woman Dies in Spartanburg Apartment Fire
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) _ A woman has been killed in an apartment fire in Spartanburg. Spartanburg firefighters were called to the apartment complex about 6 p.m. Thursday.
Dangerous Malfunction Forces Coffeemaker Recall
Certain "Mr. Coffee" coffeemakers are under recall for a dangerous malfunction.
Man Sentenced for Animal Shelter Break-ins
A series of break-ins at a Midlands animal shelter are coming back to bite one man.
Testimony Ending in South Carolina Voter ID Trial
Attorneys are wrapping up testimony in the federal trial of South Carolina's voter identification law.
Army Not Changing Physical Fitness Test - for Now
The Army is keeping its physical fitness test the same way it has for more than three decades - for now.
NAACP: Racist email could persuade voter ID ruling
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's NAACP president says a racist email acknowledged by the author of the state's voter ID law should help persuade a panel of federal judges to find against it.
SC Sheriff: Suspect helped search for missing teen
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott says the man charged with kidnapping a missing 15-year-old girl pretended to help look for her.
AAA: Rain, Gas Costs Hold SC Labor Day Travel Flat
The number of South Carolina motorists taking to the highways this Labor Day weekend will be about the same as last year.
Army sergeant pleads guilty to accepting gifts
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — An Army master sergeant has pleaded guilty to accepting thousands of dollars in gratuities from contractors during his deployment to Iraq as a field ordering officer at a forward operating base,
Tropical Storm Leslie Forms in Atlantic
Tropical Storm Leslie has formed in the Atlantic far from land.
