Jennings Attorney Requests Charge Be Dropped
The lawyer for the mother of a South Carolina toddler missing since late last year is asking a judge to throw out a charge against her and release her from jail.
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FBI Arrests 19 in Hells Angels Investigation
Nineteen people have been arrested in the Carolinas as part of a two-year investigation into gun and drug crimes.
SC House approves latest budget plan
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The House has passed a budget amendment returning employee raises to 2 percent, fully funding a tax break for small businesses and designating the full $300 million to deepen the Charleston Harbor.
USC Hollings Library displays author Heller's desk
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The University of South Carolina's Ernest F. Hollings Library is displaying a number of personal items that belonged to Joseph Heller, author of the classic novel "Catch-22."
Is Wal-Mart Coming to Assembly Street?
Tuesday, the Columbia City Council voted 6:1 to approve the sale of the Capitol City Stadium to a commercial developer.
APNewsBreak: SC court turns down clarity request
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's high court has turned down Florence County Republicans' request for clarity on a ruling that has resulted in the disqualification of more candidates for next week's primary.
New Inspector General is FBI Veteran
Gov. Nikki Haley wants a 30-year veteran of the FBI to be South Carolina's next inspector general.
One on One with Governor Haley
This video is no longer available. COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) _ Gov. Nikki Haley tells ABC Columbia's Alicia Barnes, she did not break ethics laws while she was a member of the South Carolina House. The complaint stems from a lawsuit…
Court Turns Down Appeals For "Three Hebrew Boys"
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A federal court has turned down an appeal from three South Carolina men convicted of fleecing investors of $80 million.
Kidnapped Prison Guard Rescued, Inmates Detained
Officials with the South Carolina Department of Corrections are trying to figure out how a prison guard was taken hostage by inmates, as the guard recovers from injuries.
Fasionistas Take Columbia by Storm
Columbia's first ever Fashion week starts with a bang, bringing fashion designers from across the south east to the Capitol.
SC legislative session moves closer to adjournment
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina legislators are working to push measures through in the last regular week of the session.
SC justices order Florence County GOP to cut lists
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A new state Supreme Court ruling means that even more candidates could be removed from ballots for South Carolina's primary next week.
SC Senators Delay Meeting on Pension Reform
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ House members are fuming that senators delayed a meeting on pension reform to recognize retiring colleagues. A meeting to work on a compromise between the chambers' separate plans was set for Tuesday. It was delayed, then rescheduled for Wednesday. The panel's Senate members wanted to stay on the floor as the chamber spent five hours honoring retiring members with farewell speeches.
Ft. Jackson's 'Top Cop' Contest Benefits Community
The Fort Jackson 17th Military Police Detachment hosted the 2012 Top Cop Competition on base. Twenty teams with competitors from several Army installations, S. C. National Guard, local law enforcement agencies and Shaw Air Force Base, competed over two days for top honors. But they say a safer community is the real winner.
Hurricane Evac Survey: Alarming Results?
A recent Hurricane Evacuation Survey makes for worrisome results for coastal residents in South Carolina.
Ballistic Tests Lead To Additional Murder Charge In Sumter Shootings
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say ballistics tests have linked a gun used to kill a Sumter man in April to the slaying of a pregnant teen last August.
Hurricane evacuation drill in SC coastal counties
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Emergency officials are scheduled to simulate a hurricane evacuation in South Carolina.
Congressman all for new Jasper port in SC
BEAUFORT, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Congressman Joe Wilson says he's one of the only lawmakers in South Carolina who is politically incorrect enough to favor a new port terminal in Jasper County.
SC Supreme Court could remove more from ballots
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's Supreme Court may boot more candidates from primary ballots, just one week before voters go to the polls.
Battle of the Bulge
It's a problem experts say is weighing heavily on the country and even right here at home. Obesity has become an epidemic that Governor Nikki Haley says needs to be addressed.
SC Denied Hearing on Special Education Cuts
The U.S. Education Department has denied South Carolina's request to further appeal a $36 million penalty for not spending enough on special education during the economic downturn.
Organization Seeks to Set Home Repairs Record
A Midlands organization is trying to beat its own record of how many homes it can repair in less than a week, and the big winners are the elderly and disabled, whose homes need some TLC.
Shark Bites Swimmer on Grand Strand
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) _ A swimmer is recovering after being bitten on the foot by a shark in Myrtle Beach over the weekend. WMBF-TV reports (http://bit.ly/Kogdua) the attack happened about 7:45 p.m. Saturday near the 2nd Avenue Pier. Beach Patrol Sgt. Philip Cain said an undetermined type of shark bit 25 year-old Ryan Orellana-Maczynski.
Fire Marshal
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Gov. Nikki Haley has named a new state fire marshal to replace outgoing Adolf Zubia.
