Bridge closed in Columbia after rain shifts barge
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A bridge in Columbia has been closed after heavy rain caused a barge holding a construction crane to shift, threatening the structure.
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House Dem Asks Panel to Reopen Haley Ethics Case
The House Ethics Committee chairman says a hearing is set on a measure asking his panel to reconsider its decision to drop charges against Gov. Nikki Haley.
New Technology Helps Police Fight Crime
A new web based internet page has West Columbia police moving full speed ahead on the information super highway. It's all an effort to focus on where crime is happening and reduce it.
Wofford...Dunlap Retiring
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) _ The president of Wofford College says he is going to retire at the end of the 2013 academic year.
Haley Says State Senate Must Cut More Taxes
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Gov. Nikki Haley is demanding that South Carolina state senators cut more taxes. The Republican governor said Tuesday the Senate needs to include in its 2012-13 spending plan a reduction in personal income taxes.
Beaufort Man Shot to Death in Aiken Apartment
Investigators say a Beaufort man has been shot to death in an apartment in Aiken.
Candidates Debate in Richland County
Ten representatives on the June Primary ballot for State and County offices took part in a debate. All of them laying out the platform they hope will get them elected.
Cherokee County Inmate Dies From Heart Attack
GAFFNEY, S.C. (AP) _ The Cherokee County coroner says a 59-year-old inmate who died in the county jail suffered a heart attack.
CPSC Recalls Inflatable Pool Slides
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Wal-Mart and Toys R Us are announcing the recall of about 21,000 inflatable Banzai in-ground pool water slides.
Bus rider:"How are people going to get home?"
Changes to the CMRTA bus system went into effect Monday, leaving some riders concerned and unhappy.
Mother, Son Killed in Crash Laid to Rest
Hundreds gathered in Columbia to remember the lives of a mother and son, they say, ministered together, served the community together and laid to rest, together.
Two Charged in Murder of Midlands Woman
Two men already in custody have been charged, for a second time with murder.
Election Lawsuit
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Three federal judges are set to consider an attorney's argument that South Carolina decision to send partial ballots to overseas voters was a violation of federal election law.
USC faculty, staff, students on statewide tour
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Students, faculty and staff from the University of South Carolina are boarding a bus to learn more about the state.
SC budget plan up for debate on Senate floor
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A state budget plan that boosts employees' paychecks, increases money to public schools and hires law enforcement officers is up for debate this week on the Senate floor.
Mother's Day Extra Special for 'Only' Children
Mother's Day is extra special for one Midlands family, as the ladies celebrate being an only child and the unique bond they all share.
Columbia police chief slated to visit Israel
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Columbia's top cop is hoping he can pick up some security tips during a trip to Israel.
Democratic convention CEO to address SC Democrats
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The chairman of the Democratic National Convention is speaking to the party faithful in South Carolina.
Rainey Appealing Haley Case to House
A Republican activist has asked the full House to reconsider ethics charges against South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley.
The Midlands 10 Most Fascinating People: Mayor Steve Benjamin
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Mayor Steve Benjamin makes the list of the Midlands 10 Most Fascinating People.
A Baby for Mother's Day
A local woman shares her joy of becoming a first time Mom over Mother's Day weekend.
Lexington Double Fatal Folo.
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) _ Lexington County officials have released the names of two men killed in a wreck earlier this week.
Behind the Scenes with: Mayor Steve Benjamin
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Mayor Steve Benjamin makes the list of the Midlands 10 Most Fascinating People.
Suspect Sought in Jewelry Store Robbery
Police in West Columbia are looking for a suspect who was caught on camera during a jewelry store robbery.
Federal judges could decide to delay SC primaries
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A three-judge panel will meet next week to consider delaying South Carolina's June 12 primaries in the wake of a state Supreme Court decision that removed nearly 200 candidates from ballots.
