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Lawmakers Reflect on Achievements as Regular Session Ends

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- As the regular session comes to an end Thursday, lawmakers say they are proud of every thing they were able to accomplish but there is still so much…

Riverbanks Officials Trying to Cope with Death of Infant Gorilla

[gtxvideo vid='sUkJL3j6' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/sUkJL3j6.jpg' vtitle='Riverbanks Officials React to Death of Infant Gorilla'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Tragic news out of Riverbanks Zoo as workers, and visitors, mourn the loss of the Zoo’s first infant gorilla. The infant gorilla was born in the breech…

No charges to be filed in fatal April boating incident on Lake Murray

No criminal charges will be filed for the boating fatality that took place on Lake Murray last month.

Loopholes in SC's public records law could be closed

Legislation closing loopholes in South Carolina's open records law is poised to becoming law, but without a key provision that would have enabled the public to get data from obstinate government agencies without hiring a lawyer.

'It takes up the whole river!' US ports welcome giant ship

The largest cargo ship ever to visit ports on the U.S. East Coast is so long the Statue of Liberty and Washington Monument could fit end-to-end along its deck and still leave room for Big Ben.

Zoo 'heartbroken' over loss of infant gorilla

Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is mourning the loss of the Zoo's first infant gorilla.

Business leaders thank legislators for road-funding law

Business leaders are thanking legislators for "finally'' passing a law that eventually provides $630 million annually for repairing South Carolina's crumbling roadways.

Veteran Newberry deputy credited with saving life of 'unresponsive' woman

A Newberry County Deputy Sheriff is being credited with saving a woman’s life after finding her unresponsive in her living room.

Teen charged with killing mother

Police in South Carolina have arrested a 19-year-old man and charged him with killing his mother.

Parked BMWs bursting into flames leave owners with questions

Vehicle owners and fire departments across the country are asking BMW to explain how some parked cars could suddenly burst into flames.

Deputy AG was on the verge of resigning after WH pinned Comey firing on him

U.S. Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein was so upset with the White House for pinning the firing of FBI Director James Comey on him Wednesday that he was on the verge of resigning, an administration source told ABC News.

Teen accused of filming 16-year-old girl's death

An 18-year-old man has been arrested in Spanish Fork, Utah, for recording the death of a 16-year-old girl, according to a press release from the Utah County Sheriff's Office.

UPDATE: Teen found after being reported missing

A 14-year-old reported missing has been found safe, according to authorities.

AAA Carolinas Reacts to SC Roads Bill Passage

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- AAA Carolinas is reacting to the impact of the passage of the roads bill on South Carolina's highways. AAA Carolinas released a statement applauding the legislature for doing what they say is best for South Carolina and…

Drivers Have Mixed Feelings After Roads Funding Bill Becomes Law

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- A gas tax spike to increase south Carolina roads is getting mixed reviews from residents. While the fight over fuel is over, the road to recovery for South Carolina pavement…