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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.

Miss SC lost 110 pounds before winning pageant

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Miss South Carolina is telling people a pretty big secret. She lost 110 pounds before taking the beauty pageant crown.

350-acre wildfire still burns in Horry County

CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — A wildfire that started over the holiday weekend continues to burn in Horry County.

Rep Clyburn hosting media round table in SC

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Rep. James Clyburn is meeting with reporters in his South Carolina district.

New SC budget adds school cash, raises concerns

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Educators say South Carolina's new budget adds money to classrooms and school buses and could ease problems in school schools around the state.

Increased Patrols On Land And Water For Holiday

As of Monday, three people have died over the July 4th weekend, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol. But, officials are working hard on both land and water to prevent any more fatalities.