Woman Charged with Neglect; Body Found in SC Hotel Room
LORIS, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say they charged a woman with neglect after finding her two children in a Loris hotel room with a dead body and drugs.
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Orangeburg man charged with killing girlfriend
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — An Orangeburg man has been arrested and charged with killing his girlfriend several months ago.
Voter Registration Deadline Nears
In ABC Columbia's Vote 2012 coverage, state law requires people be registered to vote at least 30 days prior to election day. Midlands officials are making sure your voter checklist is completed before the October 6th deadline.
Doctor: She Could Make Anyone Feel Special
Thursday family, friends and co-workers of Jeanne Schmidt, who served as the Director of Camp Kemo, will say goodbye.
SC treasurer notes College Savings Month
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — September is College Savings Month in South Carolina.
Protests Continue Over Anti-Muslim Movie
SANAA, Yemen (AP) -- A protest at the U.S. Embassy in Yemen's capital is the latest demonstration of its kind in response to an anti-Muslim film.
Whole Foods Recalls Cheese
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Whole Foods is recalling the Frescolina Brand Ricotta Salata from Forever Cheese because of a deadly outbreak caused by listeria.
Haley orders flags lowered to half-staff for 9/11
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley ordered the flags above the Statehouse to be flown at half-staff to remember those who died in the Sept. 11, 2011, terrorist attacks.
Attempted Robbery Suspect Turns Himself in to Police
A Lexington man turns himself in to police following an attempted robbery at a West Columbia pawn shop.
Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrest
A traffic stop in Orangeburg County leads to the discovery of more than 400 prescription pills.
Keeping SC Residents Connected
A state agency is looking to keep South Carolinians connected.
Whooping Cough Vaccine Loses Punch Too Fast
Researchers have zeroed in on a possible explanation for the biggest whooping cough outbreak in decades.
Last Theater Shooting Victim Leaves CO Hospital
The final patient remaining in the hospital after being wounded during the mass shooting at a suburban Denver movie theater has left the hospital.
Columbia "Cook Out" Suspect Arrested
The man accused in the Cook Out shooting that happened in Five Points July 21st has been arrested.
Death of Man in National Forest Ruled SC Homicide
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. (AP) _ The Berkeley County Coroner says the death of a man whose body was found in the Francis Marion National Forest was a homicide.
Ambassador Wilkins: American Soil is Sovereign Soil
Wednesday Ambassador David Wilkins, who served in Canada, reacted to the kiling of Ambassador Christopher Stevens in Libya.
Gag Order Denied Against Sheriff Leon Lott
A judge has rejected a motion to issue a gag order against Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott regarding the highly publicized Gabrielle Swainson case; however, she warns him and all trial participants to proceed with caution moving forward.
USC International Business Program No. 1
The University of South Carolina is in the top ten in football, but its number one in international business.
City Adds Items to Recyclable List
Columbia is going greener. Wednesday the city added several items to its recyclable list.
DEW: SC businesses to likely see tax decrease
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's unemployment agency may pay $150 million less in benefits this year by clamping down on who qualifies.
Obama Vows To 'Bring Justice' To Killers
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama is vowing to work with Libya's government to bring to justice the killers of the U.S. ambassador to that country and three other Americans.
Folly Beach Permanent Drinking Ban
FOLLY BEACH, S.C. (AP) -- The temporary ban on drinking on the beach at Folly Beach is now permanent.
DHEC warns State Fair visitors about new swine flu
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina health officials are warning visitors to the upcoming state fair to be vigilant about a new strain of swine flu.
Indecent Exposure at School Bus Stop
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Columbia Police are looking for a man they say exposed himself to five young girls at a school bus stop.
Consumer Minute: Sleeping enough with the school schedule
School is back in full swing, and sometimes that adds challenges when it comes to the sleep schedule. Crysty Vaughan has suggestions on how you can balance between work and sleep in this edition of the Consumer Minute.
