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Columbia Woman Stabs, Kills Man

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A Columbia woman has been arrested and charged with stabbing a man in her home in a domestic dispute.

Opponents Protest Voter ID Law

Opponents of the Voter ID Law gathered at the Statehouse Friday to protest what they say is an unfair law.

Atlantis: Final Shuttle Blasts Off

Atlantis has blasted off on NASA's last space shuttle launch. The historic liftoff occurred Friday morning, 30 years and three months after the very first shuttle flight.

Voter ID Law Protest

A South Carolina group is protesting at the Statehouse against the state's new voter ID bill.

SC keeps expanding as obesity rate tops 30 percent

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A report by two public health groups finds obesity rates continue to climb in South Carolina.

Does Your Homeowners Insurance Really Cover Your Home?

When you build or purchase your home, chances are you put a lot into it. So, when it comes to Mother Nature's wrath, you want to be completely sure your home is covered if a storm leaves its mark.

Police: Rock Hill cashier illegally used coupons

ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) — A former Kmart cashier in Rock Hill has been ordered to spend a day in jail after authorities say she illegally used coupons to get about $400 in merchandise for 20 cents.

Goose Creek woman charged with felony DUI in death

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A Goose Creek woman has been charged with felony driving under the influence after a wreck on Interstate 26 killed a passenger in her vehicle.

Tweets in French earn USC professor knighthood

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A University of South Carolina professor who encourages her students to use Twitter in French class is being honored by the French government with an honorary knighthood.

SCDMV Unveils New Emergency Contact Online Transaction

Tuesday, the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles unveiled a new Emergency Contact Online Transaction. The new system will help Emergency crews get the critical information they need in the event of an accident.

Casey Anthony to be Free Next Wednesday

A University of South Carolina law professor weighs in on the aftermath of the Casey Anthony verdict.

SC Election Commission beginning 2012 primary work

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina election officials are moving toward putting on the 2012 Republican presidential primary and hope to have plans completed by October.

USC names 1st holder of childhood literacy chair

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — An African-American English professor specializing in children's literature and community literacy has been named the first holder of a chair honoring librarian and literacy pioneer Augusta Baker.

Infant Mortality Rate Decreases

The infant mortality rate for South Carolina fell for the fourth straight year in 2009. Yet, complications with babies born too soon or prematurely is still one of the leading causes of infant mortality.

Local Lawyers Differ on Anthony Trial

Two Midlands defense attorneys, both of whom have had their fair share of murder trials, sound off on the not guilty verdict in in the Casey Anthony trial.

Wildfires Extend Well Beyond Traditional "Fire Season" In SC

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)--Already doubling the number of acres burned from all of 2010, this year has give forestry officials fits--not because of the severity of the fires, but the sheer consistency of them.

Infant Mortality Down in SC

South Carolina's rate of infant deaths has dropped for the fourth year in a row.

2-year-old SC girl safe after vehicle stolen

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A 2-year-old Spartanburg girl has been found safe after the vehicle she was in was taken from a home in rural Richland County.

ABC Columbia, Harvest Hope Thank You

ABC Columbia, WOLO-TV, would like to thank you, our viewers, for helping to make our first food drive for the Harvest Hope Food Bank a success.

Even Local Sports Bars Tune Into Casey Anthony Verdict

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)--It may not be O.J., but it is big enough to turn this sports-crazed city into a news watching bar town.

Children Break Ground On Memorial

The 9/11 First Responders Memorial to be placed at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center became one step closer to reality on Tuesday morning.

Casey Anthony: Not Guilty of Murder

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- Casey Anthony acquitted of murder in death of her 2-year-old daughter Caylee. Casey Anthony found guilty of lying to investigators.