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SC economic advisors add $292 million in revenue

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's improving job outlook means legislators have an additional $292 million in one-time and recurring money as they craft the state's 2012-13 budget.

Lexington County House Fire Kills Mother, Son

Authorities say a 79-year-old woman and her 57-year-old son have died in a house fire in Lexington County.

Kershaw County Proposal Dies

A resolution that would have stripped the Kershaw County Sheriff's office of it's duties is killed after residents, seeing red, show up in droves.

SC Guard prepares for coming hurricane season

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina National Guard leaders are working to ensure the state's military is ready in case Gov. Nikki Haley calls upon them for the upcoming hurricane season.

Local Girl Honored for "Friends of Fargo" project

Nine year old who created "Friends of Fargo," is honored for her work on the same night her first recipient receives his vest.

The Midlands 10 Most Fascinating People: Bob Coble

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Bob Coble is one of the Midlands 10 Most Fascinating People.

Bomb Threat Charges

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Three people have been charged in connection with a string of bomb threats at a Columbia high school.

Kenneth Lynch Sentenced to Life in Prison

A judge has decided not to give the death penalty to a West Columbia man for killing a 7-year-old girl and her grandmother whose bodies have never been found.

BEHIND THE SCENES EXTRA FOOTAGE: BOB COBLE

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Bob Coble is one of the Midlands 10 Most Fascinating People.

Congressman's wife scolds SC senator in public

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Senate Judiciary Committee's attempt to put candidates back on primary ballots sparked a heated exchange between a Republican senator and a congressman's wife.

Sheriff: 'We're not baby sitters.'

After the shooting death of a 14-year-old and vandalism to the local high school, reportedly by another 14-year-old and a 16-year-old, Orangeburg County Sheriff Leroy Ravenel reprimands parents and urges them to keep a closer eye on their teenagers.

Vandals Trash Orangeburg-Wilkinson

Police say two juveniles have been charged in the vandalizing of Orangeburg-Wilkinson High School in Orangeburg, early Monday morning.

Ignoring Car Recalls

A rising number of drivers are ignoring recall alerts from manufacturers. Some say it's a move that has millions of drivers headed down a dangerous road.

Ousting Leaves Legislative Seats with No Primary

The removal of 55 candidates seeking legislative office from the June ballot leaves 20 additional House and Senate seats without a primary contest. That includes several seats with no Democrat or Republican left.

Midlands 10 Most Fascinating People: Coach Dawn Staley

Columbia, SC (WOLO) - USC Head Women's Basketball Coach Dawn Staley is one of the Midlands 10 Most Fascinating People. Click to watch.

Deadly Crashes Soar First Weekend of May

Staggering numbers announced by the South Carolina Highway Patrol show the first weekend in May was a deadly one on the highways, and those impacted try to cope with the sudden loss of loved ones.