Confederate flag displays banned in schools in Charleston
Public schools in the South Carolina city where nine black church members were shot and killed earlier this year have banned students from displaying emblems with the Confederate flag.
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Bond hearing set for ex-officer charged in SC shooting death
A bond hearing is set for a white former North Charleston policeman charged in the death of a black motorist in a shooting captured on cellphone video.
Fourth Tropical depression develops over the Atlantic
The National Hurricane Center began issuing advisories for the storm at 11 a.m. Tuesday
Sumter County missing teens found
Two Sumter County teens reported missing since Friday have been located by law enforcement in North Carolina.
West Columbia boil water advisory
The City of West Columbia has issued a boil water advisory for water customers in the following areas:
5 judges file for open Supreme Court seat in South Carolina
Five judges are vying for an open slot on South Carolina's Supreme Court.
Bush continues South Carolina campaign swing in Rock Hill
ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) — Jeb Bush is continuing his campaign swing through South Carolina this week with an event in Rock Hill.
Man found guilty of shooting college student in Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A man accused of shooting and paralyzing a University of South Carolina student has been sentenced to 40 years in prison after a Richland County jury found him guilty of attempted murder and four firearms violations.
DSS director says more foster families needed in SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The head of South Carolina's Department of Social Services says the state needs more foster families.
Bush continues South Carolina campaign swing in Rock Hill
ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) — Jeb Bush is continuing his campaign swing through South Carolina this week with an event in Rock Hill.
Haley order calls for armed security at Guard facilities
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley has signed an executive order to put armed members of the South Carolina National Guard on guard at the branch's recruiting centers.
Police investigating Sumter shooting that leaves man dead
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — A weekend shooting in Sumter has left a 32-year-old man dead.
1 dead, 3 injured in shooting in SC night spot
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Orangeburg County sheriff's deputies are investigating after a man was killed and three others injured when shots were fired outside a night club over the weekend.
Jeb Bush vows to improve health care for veterans, through privatization
Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush promises to improve the quality of health care for veterans, in part through privatization
Bush starting South Carolina visit by meeting with veterans
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Jeb Bush is beginning a campaign swing through South Carolina by meeting with veterans.
Guilty Verdict in Childress Trial
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- It took jurors a little over an hour to reach a guilty verdict in the Five Points shooting that left USC student Martha Childress paralyzed. Michael Juan Smith was found guilty of attempted murder and weapons charges. Investigators say he fired shots on a crowded street in Columbia's Five Points area. One bullet struck Childress, who was a freshmen at the University of South Carolina at the time. Quoting testimony from inside the courtroom during a jail phone call to his girlfriend at the time, Smith gave her instructions of what to say on the stand. During his testimony today Smith said that he was not aiming anywhere in particular when he shot adding that he fired after hearing a shot because he feared for his life.
Keeping Kids Safe on the Way Back to School
From Pre-K to Pre-Med, students of all ages are heading back to school. With school back in session, authorities are urging motorists to play a little closer attention when they hit the roads during their commute.
All-Clear Given at Savannah River Site
Officials with the Savannah Rive Nuclear facility say no explosive residue was found, lifting the site's temporary lock down.
Senator proposing tighter gun control after church shootings
The South Carolina state senator who represents the district that includes Charleston's Emanuel AME Church is proposing tougher state gun controls in the aftermath of the shootings at the church that killed nine people.
Accused shooter in Childress case takes stand
Michael Juan Smith, accused shooter in the Martha Childress case, takes the witness stand Monday.
