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SC soldier among 4 killed in Afghanistan

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A man from South Carolina is one of four soldiers killed during a vehicle rollover in Afghanistan.

Schools seek ability to borrow for daily expenses

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina legislators must decide whether to override Gov. Nikki Haley's vetoes and allow several poor, rural school districts to borrow money to pay operating expenses.

Public Hearing for Re-Districting

Residents of South Carolina's northeastern counties packed a Senate redistricting hearing and asked lawmakers to create a new U.S. House district that keeps their counties together.

NC-based Marines getting R&R in South Carolina

Some U.S soldiers based in North Carolina are getting a little rest and relaxation in South Carolina this week.

Police Search For Clues In Hit and Run Cold Case

It's been more than one year since 32 year old Rodney Williams was killed in a hit and run accident near Interstate 77. Yet police still don't have the person responsible, and there asking for your help in finding them.

RBC sale won't affect Heritage

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Heritage Classic Foundation says Royal Bank of Canada's decision to sell its U.S. retail operations won't affect its recently announced sponsorship of its PGA Tour event.

Arson Destroys 16 Apartments off Two Notch Road

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)--Officials say arson is the cause of a fire that destroyed 16 units at the Hunter's Green Aptartments on N. Kings Street just off of Two Notch Road near I-77.

Extreme Heat Threatens Children, Pets

The death of an eight-month-old boy in Columbia has shed new light on the dangers of extreme heat and what can happen if the elderly, children and pets are left alone in vehicles.

"Choose Life" Plates OK'd In N.C.

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) _ Motorists around North Carolina could see the anti-abortion message ``Choose Life'' showing up on a new specialty license plate in a few months.

Copper Thieves: Take This!

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A South Carolina measure meant to discourage thieves from gutting air conditioning units and farm irrigation systems to resell the copper has been signed into law.

New Law Bans RADAR-to-mailbox Traffic Tickets

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Governor Nikki Haley has signed into law a bill designed to stop a South Carolina town from using a traffic camera to send speeders a ticket in the mail.

Spending Up For Father's Day This Year

Father's Day is this Sunday According to the National Retail Federation, consumers will spend more this year than last.

Bunk Bed Recall

NATIONWIDE RECALL (WOLO) -- A toddler's death has prompted a nationwide bunk bed recall. Retailer Big Lots is recalling 30,000 of its metal futon bunk beds. Safety officials say children can become entrapped when the futon is lowered to the…

Jobless Rate Increases

South Carolina unemployment went up slightly in May, re-establishing double-digit jobless numbers. The South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce said Friday that the May jobless rate was 10 percent, up from 9.8 percent in April.

Fatal Hit and Run

Orangeburg, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Highway Patrol is looking for answers in a fatal hit and run. Lance Corporal Judd Jones says a pedestrian was struck and killed at 5 in the morning on Belleville Rd. in Orangeburg. Jones…

Fire at Pelion Thrift Store

Investigators are working to determine what caused a fire at a Lexington County thrift store.

Sellars to Attend White House Briefing

Florence Mayor Stephen Wukela and state Rep. Bakari Sellers of Denmark are part of a small contingent of South Carolina leaders meeting at the White House.

Sumter Woman Wins $200,000

A Sumter woman is in need of a realtor after winning $200,000.

USC Baseball Team Heads to Omaha

Gamecock fans wished the 2010 National Champs good luck at Carolina Stadium as they left for Omaha. Fans say they are hoping for a repeat at the College World Series

Study Shows County by County Health Rankings

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)--Lexington County ranked 2nd overall in South Carolina in its overall health ranking, this according to a new national study that broke down health numbers in every county in America.

$3 Million Deficit Threatens Transit System

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- If the Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority, CMRTA, cannot remedy a nearly $3 million budget shortfall, the entire system will be jeopardy of having to hit the brakes, permanently.