Much of SC broils under heat; felt hotter than 120
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The heat is still on in South Carolina.
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Cooling Station Locations
In an effort to keep you safe from the heat, the city of Columbia has set up several stations to help keep you cool.
Natural Nail Enhancements
Learn the "dos and don'ts" before getting nail enhancements.
These Dogs Could Save Your Life
The Richland County Sheriff Department's K-9 unit, plays a major role in keeping criminals off the streets and citizens safe.
Red Cross in critical need of blood
The Red Cross is in critical need of blood right now.
Cops: Couple attacks texting teen to teach lesson
SURFSIDE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — A Surfside Beach couple has been arrested after police say the couple tried to teach a 17-year-old male a lesson for sending racy text messages to a 15-year-old girl by forcing him to take off his clothes and threatening to cut off his genitals.
Cops: 16-year-old beaten for taking parents' SUV
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — The parents of a 16-year-old boy in Spartanburg County have been arrested after the teen told police he was tied up and beaten with a belt after he took his parents' sports utility vehicle without permission.
SCSU board to keep president's evaluation secret
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — The board of trustees at South Carolina State University says it won't release the next evaluation of the school president.
Gingrich continues campaign visit to SC
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Former House Speaker and Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich is continuing a two-day campaign visit to South Carolina, which holds the first GOP primary in the South.
Santorum wrapping up South Carolina campaign stops
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum plans to wrap up a campaign swing in his GOP nomination visit with stops in Spartanburg and Rock Hill.
Stay Cool Without Breaking the Bank
There are things you can do to stay cool, while not hurting your wallet.
Support Pouring In For Dog Named "Cowboy"
His teeth were broken off and sawed down after he was believed to be used as a bait dog. Now, the dog known as Cowboy, has captured the hearts of many throughout the Midlands.
Extreme Makeover Home Edition Pays Gov. Haley a House Call
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)--While events that stop traffic at the Statehouse are hardly uncommon, the parking of a massive trailer covered in plastic on Gervais Street in front of the capital on Tuesday was a bit odd.
'Extreme Makeover' log cabin begins SC-to-NC trip
CAMPOBELLO, S.C. (AP) — A log cabin specially built for an episode of the ABC show "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" is getting ready to begin its 230-mile trip from South Carolina to North Carolina.
SCE&G to test sirens around Summer nuclear plant
JENKINSVILLE, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Electric & Gas is testing its emergency sirens at the Station in Fairfield County.
Dogs Teeth Sawed Off After Being Used As A Bait Dog
A Gaston woman looking for her own lost pet, found another lying on the side of the road, severely traumatized. She named him Cowboy, because she says he was just lying there all alone, like a lone cowboy.
Clemson to host ACC cross country championships
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson will host the Atlantic Coast Conference cross country championships for the first time since 2001.
Haley has $68,000 for her 2014 re-election bid
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley finished the second quarter of the year with nearly $68,000 on hand for a 2014 re-election bid.
No End to Oppressive Heat
There is no end in sight for some of the hottest weather of the summer in South Carolina.
USC Baseball's Wingo Celebrated In Hometown
MAULDIN, S.C. (AP) -- College World Series star Scott Wingo is being honored in his hometown of Mauldin.
SC Ranks 8th in Obesity: One Group Fighting Fat
Amid new numbers out about the climbing rate of obesity in South Carolina, a Midlands Man shares his weight loss journey and issues a challenge to others.
Cuts in Medicaid payments take effect in SC
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Doctors and hospitals are getting less money for treating Medicaid patients.
DeMint to host forum for GOP presidential hopefuls
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Jim DeMint is hosting a forum in South Carolina for candidates vying to be the 2012 Republican presidential nominee.
SC health care overhaul panel set to meet
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A panel working on competitiveness issues for South Carolina's proposed state-run health care exchange is planning to meet.
New SC Inspector Gen. Says 9 Investigations Started
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina's new inspector general says he has as many as nine investigations started on some of the 22 agencies he can review.
