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Guidelines for possible Santee Cooper sale approved

A proposal setting up the process to sell or have someone manage South Carolina's state owned utility is on its way to the governor's desk.

Tension picks up in day six of Timothy Jones murder trial

LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) -- Growing tension between the prosecution and defense set the tone for Day Six of the Timothy Jones murder trial. Just one day after emotional testimony from Timothy Jones’s…

Energy Freedom Act signed into law

People who have solar panels can now be paid for generating enough power for their neighbors.

Teacher, state workers get raise in $9B budget passed in SC

Lawmakers have approved South Carolina's $9 billion budget that includes raises for teachers and almost all state employees.

Day 6 of Timothy Jones Jr. murder trial

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Florence sheriff's law enforcement certification suspended

Florence Co., S.C. (WPDE)--Florence County Sheriff Kenney Boone's law enforcement certification has been suspended as of Monday. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Training Council voted on the suspension Monday. They say at this time, he can no longer execute or…

Woman accused in 11 month old daughter's death to appear in court

Chesterfield Co., (WPDE)--Breanna Lewis is scheduled to appear in court Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Chesterfield County Courthouse in connection with homicide by child abuse in the death of her 11-month-old daughter last May in Chesterfield County, according to…

Fire damages two homes at Cloister Place on Monday

Columbia Fire Department says a fire damaged two homes on Cloister Place on Monday afternoon with no injuries reported.

Accused New Zealand mosque shooter charged with terrorism

New Zealand police on Tuesday filed a terrorism charge against the man accused of killing 51 people at two Christchurch mosques.

Planned Parenthood holding rally against abortion bans at State House

Planned Parenthood Votes South Atlantic organization is hosting a rally at the State House today against restrictive abortion bills.

Columbia Housing Authority finalizing contract for interim executive director

The Columbia Housing Authority is working on finalizing the contract for it's interim executive director.

New York bill would ban texting while walking

A bill in the New York senate could make crossing the street while texting illegal.

Whole Foods will ban plastic straws and offer smaller produce bags

Responding to customers' demands, Whole Foods is ramping up its war on disposable plastic.

Ex-wife of Timothy Jones takes the stand in murder trial

LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) -- Eight people took the stand in Day Five of the Timothy Jones murder trial, but none painted a more personal picture of life with Jones than his…

Survey: SC ranks in the top 10 as one of the best state's for military retirees

South Carolina is among the nation's best for military retirees.

Deputies searching for Shaw Air Force Base airman missing since Saturday

The Sumter County Sheriff's Office is looking for an active duty airman who was reported missing since Saturday.

Local school district mulls 4-day week for students

A local school district is looking to give students a permanent three-day weekend.

Former Columbia police chief arrested in Florence County

FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO/WPDE) - Deputies arrested a former Columbia Police Chief at a motel in Florence County Saturday. Randall Gershom Scott, 50, was taken into custody Saturday afternoon at a…