State's Fallen Soldiers' Families Honored
Republican Senator Jake Knotts treated the families of South Carolina soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice to an afternoon of lunch, thanks and recognition for the seventh straight year.
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Police say abused child still too weak for surgery
This video is no longer available. COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- 24 year old Catherine Ammons and 27 year old James Watson remain behind bars tonight accused of severely injuring Ammons' daughter. Kershaw County Sheriff Jim Matthews says Ammons used fear…
Cancer Screening
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ The South Carolina House has approved a bill directing $2.5 million in state cigarette tax collections toward cancer screening.
Kershaw Co. Man Accused of Shooting, Killing Brother
In Kershaw County deputies say a night of drinking and drug use lead to a man killing his own brother.
Police Seek Car in Connection with N. Main St. Murder
Columbia Police say they have identified a car that may have been used in a deadly shooting.
Lawmakers Debate Eliminating Sales Tax Exemptions
The South Carolina House is debating a bill that eliminates two dozen sales tax exemptions worth less than $13 million.
Two SC State University Trustees Resign
Two trustees have resigned from the board at South Carolina State University in Orangeburg.
2 SC State trustees resign amid school's issues
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Two trustees have resigned from the board at South Carolina State University in Orangeburg.
SC House approves bills cutting income taxes
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina House has approved bills cutting state income taxes.
Nickelodeon Theater's Indie Grits Festival Grows
It's been dubbed one of the 20 coolest festivals in the world and it's right here in our own backyard. The indie Grits Festival which started 6 years ago is growing by leaps and bounds.
SC Senate Panel Bans Some Texting and Driving
A state Senate panel has approved a bill that would ban drivers from calling, texting or reading electronic messages in South Carolina's work or school zones.
Six-year-old Murder Case Solved
Three people have been arrested and charged with the 2005 murder of Tony Corbitt, and the victim's family says they always knew those responsible would be apprehended.
SC House Approves Bill Cutting Income Taxes
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ The South Carolina House has approved a bill cutting personal income taxes. Legislators voted 104-3 on Tuesday to collapse the state's tax brackets and give all residents who pay taxes a modest break. Budget advisors expect it would reduce state revenues by $78 million.
Indian Gambling
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A Circuit Court judge has rejected the Catawba Indian Nation's request to build a casino in York County.
Senate Finance to take up SC budget for 2012-13
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Pay raises for state workers and more money for special needs students are among the topics that senators will consider as they write the state's spending plan.
Couple Denied Bond in Kershaw Abuse Case
A Kershaw County Couple Accused of abusing a 4 year old child are denied bond on of of three felonies. The Solicitor's office and police both telling a judge this is one of the worst abuse cases they've seen involving a child.
SC Man Gets 30 Years for Killing Mother of His Child
YORK, S.C. (AP) _ A 29-year-old man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for killing the mother of his child, then taking their 2-year-old son, prompting an Amber Alert.
Drive-By Victim Dies, Family Speaks
What Columbia police call a drive-by shooting has authorities looking for one of the drivers and the family of the victim planning a funeral.
Gun Store Robbery
RICHLAND COUNTY DEPUTIES ARE LOOKING FOR TWO MEN THEY SAY DROVE A TRUCK THROUGH A GUN STORE AND STOLE MORE THAN 30 WEAPONS.
SC Army Dad 1 of 3 in line for fatherhood award
An Army father based at South Carolina's Fort Jackson is one of three finalists for the 2012 Military Fatherhood Award.
Man found shot to death in home near Columbia mall
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A man has been shot to death at a home near Columbia Mall.
Critical deadline nears for SC legislation
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A critical deadline for legislation in South Carolina is looming this week.
Bond Denied for Kershaw Co. Couple Accused of Abusing 4 Yr. Old Child
Bond has been denied for a Kershaw County couple accused of severely injuring a 4 year old child.
Child Abuse Awareness Month
The Department of Social Services handled more than 77 thousand abuse cases in 2011 and are now urging South Carolinians to be more aware.
Ryberg: Move trust fund to retirement investors
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Senate chairman wants the group that oversees public workers' pension funds to also manage retirees' health insurance money, saying it can get better returns than the treasurer.
