Black economic summit being held in Orangeburg this weekend
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina State Conference of the NAACP is joining with the business school at Claflin University in Orangeburg to host an African American Economic Summit.
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SC body camera law spurred by Ferguson, state's own shooting
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina lawmakers began exploring the possible use of body cameras after the shooting of an unarmed black man in Ferguson, Missouri, last year.
Sheriff: Robbers torture adults with hot kitchen utensils
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Richland County deputies say eight men forced their way into a home demanding money, burning three adults with hot kitchen utensils and putting a gun to a 1-month-old baby's head when the victims did not turn over some cash.
Man receives father's Purple Heart, love letters to mother
A Lexington man gets his father's Purple Heart and love letters he wrote to his mother.
Suspect arrested after officer-involved shooting
Columbia Police Chief Skip Holbrook announces that he has requested the SC Law Enforcement Division (SLED) to investigate an officer involved shooting incident.
SC GOP legislators seek audit of money to Planned Parenthood
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina House Republicans are seeking an audit of Planned Parenthood clinics in the state as Congress considers cutting off federal funding to the abortion provider.
Aiken deputies told not to make domestic violence arrests
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — An Aiken County Sheriff's captain has instructed deputies not to file domestic violence charges unless the victim cooperates, citing a new law aimed at stemming South Carolina's persistently high rates of domestic abuse.
Lawyer: Teen shot from behind by police and car was stopped
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The lawyer for the family of a 19-year-old man shot and killed by a Seneca police officer says the teen was shot in the back and his car was not moving.
8 Sought in Kidnapping, Armed Robbery
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- The Richland County Sheriff's Department is requesting the community’s assistance to help identify suspects wanted for kidnapping, armed robbery, assault and battery.
Man convicted of murder in fight over $400 debt
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — An Orangeburg County jury has found a 69-year-old man guilty of murder in a shooting that resulted from a fight over a debt of about $400.
Jeb Bush's son visiting South Carolina to campaign for dad
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Jeb Bush's son is visiting South Carolina this week for some campaign stops on his father's behalf.
Dylann Roof appears in Federal Court Pleads Not Guilty
Suspected Charleston Church shooter Dylann Roof appears before a judge in a Federal Courtroom Friday and Pleads Not Guilty.
SC gay marriage plaintiffs can now seek legal fees
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Now that the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled same-sex marriage is the law of the land, the way is clear for same-sex couples who challenged South Carolina's gay marriage ban to seek tens of thousands of dollars in court costs.
Sales tax holiday coming in South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Shoppers in South Carolina can take advantage of a sales-tax free weekend next month.
CFD firefighter laid to rest
The Columbia Fire Department is taking the time to say good-bye to one of their own.
Senate leader: Statehouse rallies need law enforcement's OK
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — State Senate Majority Leader Harvey Peeler says groups that want to rally at the Statehouse should be required to get permission from state law enforcement.
National Night Out Kick-Off
The City of Columbia Hosts National Night Out Kick-Off event at the convention center prior to the August 4 festivities.
Deputies: Suspect Stabbed, Killed Girlfriend Drove Her to Orangeburg Co.
Orangeburg deputies say a suspect in a recent murder is in custody.
Gas Prices Dip in South Carolina
Lower gas prices are greeting drivers in South Carolina.
Senator Clementa Pinckney's Widow Establishes Foundation in his name
To commemorate what would have been his 42nd birthday, the family of Clementa Pinckney has established a foundation in honor of the late Pastor and State Senator.
