Law Enforcement Prepares for July 4th
For the first time, Lexington County law enforcement officials combine their efforts to protect citizens on Lake Murray during the July 4th Holiday weekend.
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Lightning Strike in Columbia
Tuesday's storms proved dangerous in Columbia.
SC Senate OKs Keel as State Law Enforcement chief
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A three-decade South Carolina police veteran has been confirmed as chief of the State Law Enforcement Division.
Haley to issue vetoes on $6B state budget plan
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is expected to issue vetoes of elements of the state's $6 billion spending plan.
Emergency curfew in Columbia after SC teen attack
Columbia City Council has approved an emergency curfew after police say an 18-year-old was savagely beaten by a group of teens just before midnight in one of the city's popular nightspots.
US House district lines debate goes nowhere
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina state senators haven't made much progress on a plan to redraw U.S. House district lines.
SC schools want state to seek untapped fed money
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Groups representing local schools in South Carolina say up to $144 million in federal money is available to retain teachers who would otherwise be let go because of budget cuts.
Business Booming As The Gamecocks Continue In Omaha
Business is booming across the Midlands as the Gamecocks get ready to play game one of the championship series of the College World Series.
Gov. signs immigration bill
A bill that will allow South Carolina law enforcement officers to check the immigration status of anyone they suspect to be in the country illegally became law Monday.
HIV Officials: Know Your Status
South Carolina health officials are stressing the importance of HIV testing as part of a national campaign.
Governors Place Wager on World Series
South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is wagering a barbecue dinner that the Gamecocks will bring home a second consecutive College World Series championship.
Lexington Man Found Dead
Deputies in Lexington are investigating a weekend murder.
SC gov to hold 4th set of 'open door' meetings
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is holding her fourth round of 10-minute meetings with constituents.
11-Yr Old Dies In ATV Accident
CAMDEN, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say an 11-year-old Kershaw County boy has been killed in an ATV accident.
Redistricting Battle Going Slowly
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Redrawing election district lines was going smoothly until the South Carolina Senate started looking at where a new U.S. House district would be drawn.
Looking for Murder, Police Find Moonshine
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) _ Orangeburg County sheriff's deputies looking for a murder suspect found a moonshine distillery instead.
Baby Dies From Morphine In Mother's Breast Milk
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A judge has denied bond for a Spartanburg County mother charged with passing a lethal dose of the painkiller morphine to her daughter through breast milk.
Heat Could Break Records for June
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ The summer heat has started a little earlier than usual this year in the Carolinas.
Africa's First Female Pres. Visits Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Benedict College is hosting a fundraising dinner and benefit in honor of the first woman to be elected president of an African nation.
That Was Fast; Vision Air To Leave Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)--After just two months, Vision Airlines will be pulling out of Columbia Metro Airport.
Haley's first budget vetoes become a guessing game
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina legislators are waiting to see what Gov. Nikki Haley vetoes in the $6 billion spending plan that cuts Medicaid reimbursements and gives businesses an unemployment tax break.
Santorum adds ex-congressman Barrett to team
Former U.S. Rep. Gresham Barrett will be named South Carolina chairman of Rick Santorum's GOP presidential bid.
Small earthquake shakes and rattles Kershaw County
Officials have reported a small earthquake in Kershaw County.
Going Bald For Bella
A local 8 year old is raising money for Children with cancer and he's asking for your help.
Sumter man shot twice, killed during argument
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a Sumter man was shot to death during an argument outside a home.
