Shaw-Indianapolis 500
SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. (AP) _ A member of the Air Force's 20th Fighter Wing at South Carolina's Shaw Air Force base is taking part in a military tribute at this weekend's Indianapolis 500.
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SC congressman sets economic town hall meeting
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — First District Rep. Tim Scott wants to hear what his constituents in South Carolina think about the economy.
Video Shows SC Union Leader Striking Haley Piñata
A YouTube video of the retiring president of the South Carolina AFL-CIO hitting a piñata with Gov. Nikki Haley's face on it has the national union distancing itself from what it calls an ``inappropriate joke.''
Rabid Animal Attacks on the Rise
If it seems like you're seeing an increased number of people being attacked by rabid animals, you're not imaging things. The department of environmental control says they are already seeing more incidents statewide then this same time last year.
More than 20 cats removed from Columbia home
Tuesday, volunteers with PETSinc worked to remove more than 20 cats from a Northeast Columbia home.
Long DMV Lines Could Be Thing of Past
On June 4, 2012, the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will begin a pilot program offering road tests by appointment in 12 offices across the state for Class D passenger and Class M motorcycle licenses.
First Boeing Aircraft Made in SC to Take Flight
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ The first Boeing 787 made in South Carolina goes up for a test flight this week. Boeing spokeswoman Candy Eslinger confirms that the first flight is planned for Wednesday. The plane will take off from the Charleston International Airport near the company's new $750 million North Charleston assembly plant.
Columbia Call Center
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ An Indian company is opening a 300-seat call center in Columbia.
'Small Business Week' Declared in Columbia
Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin, along with Ike McLeese, president and CEO of the Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce, presented a proclamation, declaring May 21st-May 25th Small Business Week in an effort to show leaders' support of small businesses and encourage customers to shop locally more often.
USC Sports Medicine Opens New Facility
This video is no longer available. COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- It's a place for USC's finest. "The sports world is something that is somewhat different than seeing regular patients," says Dr. John Walsh, IV, M.D., USC Sports Medicine. But that…
SC firefighters encouraging safe sprinkler use
IRMO, S.C. (AP) — Firefighters from across South Carolina are kicking off an effort to educate people about fire protection sprinkler systems.
Alberto weakens to tropical depression in Atlantic
MIAMI (AP) — Alberto has weakened to a tropical depression as it spins off the coast of the Carolinas.
SC State Names 3 Finalists for Interim President
Two of South Carolina State University's three candidates to be interim president are from outside the school.
Pain at the Pump Eases
If you've noticed gas prices taking a dip in the Palmetto state, you're not imagining things. AAA Carolinas has named South Carolina the number one state in the nation for the cheapest gas.
SC senator attempting to remove items from budget
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina Republican senator says state taxes should not go to private charities or local projects.
Man Kills Girlfriend, Then Self in SC Restaurant
BATESBURG-LEESVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say a man shot and killed his girlfriend at a Batesburg-Leesville restaurant, then turned the gun on himself. Police say 30-year-old Shaquanah Jones-Brannon reported her boyfriend was harassing her just hours before the shooting around 11 a.m. Monday. Officers were looking for 27-year-old Jamael Goodman, but he was driving a different car and hid his dreadlocks under a hat.
South Carolina Gas Prices
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ There's good news for motorists in South Carolina leading up to the first busy travel weekend of the summer season. Gasoline in South Carolina is the cheapest in the nation.
Man arrested in Winnsboro shooting death
WINNSBORO, S.C. (AP) — Police say they have arrested a suspect a day after another man was shot to death in Winnsboro.
Tropical Storm watch lifted for S. Carolina coast
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Tropical storm watches have been lifted for the South Carolina coast as the first storm of the 2012 Atlantic hurricane season spins offshore.
Man killed in home with lots of cocaine and cash
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — Sumter County deputies say a man was killed in a home invasion at a house where investigators also found a large amount of cocaine and cash.
With dozens off SC ballot, some seeking 2 offices
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina politicians have a chance to win more than one office in a state where simultaneous campaigns are allowed.
Tropical Storm Alberto Expected to Stay Offshore
It's an early storm season as Tropical Storm Alberto forms in the Atlantic. Alberto is expected to stay away from our coastal areas, churning off shore of the South East. It will mainly create a few clouds Sunday. The Tropical…
Rubio set to headline SC GOP fundraising event
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Florida Sen. Marco Rubio is scheduled to address South Carolina Republicans at their annual fundraising dinner.
SC House Ethics Seeks More Information from Haley
The South Carolina House Ethics Committee is seeking more information as they consider whether to reopen an ethics complaint against Gov. Nikki Haley.
SC GOP ready to work north of border this year
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Republican Party says it's ready to work north of the border to help deny President Barack Obama the 15 electoral votes in battleground North Carolina this fall.
