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Tax Returns Deadline Today
Today is the deadline to get your tax returns in for both the federal and state governments.
Clyburn Golf Center holding day for girls program
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A special day is coming up for girls in the Columbia area who are interested in learning about golf.
South Carolina officials, students talk financial literacy
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — It's tax day, but some officials are trying to refocus the day itself on personal finances.
SC business groups recommend 5-point plan for funding roads
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce and Manufacturers Alliance are urging legislators to pass a road-funding plan in the coming weeks. They're recommending that a compromise do the following:
Bill letting private school students play sports rejected
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The House education committee has rejected a bill allowing private school students to play sports at their local public school.
Son of Prominent Rock Hill Attorney Charged in his Death
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) _ A prominent Rock Hill attorney has been shot and killed, and authorities have charged his son in his death.
Local Traffic Stop Goes Viral
Lexington, SC (WOLO)-Another South Carolina traffic stop is in the headlines tonight. Will Stack... a 22-year-old identified as a National Guardsman.... posted a video of himself to Facebook explaining an interaction he had with a police officer.
Columbia man charged with murder in stabbing of acquaintance
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A 67-year-old man has been charged with murder after police say he stabbed to death an acquaintance after an argument.
Legislative Black Caucus Calls For Body Camera Legislation
On Tuesday, the legislative Black Caucus called on their colleagues to pass a bill this session on body cameras.
Bills introduced after North Charleston police shooting
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Several South Carolina senators are supporting bills that would protect the rights of people who videotape police while on public property and require the State Law Enforcement Division to investigate every police involved shooting.
SLED: Man broke into Norway police station, stole shotgun
NORWAY, S.C. (AP) — State agents say a 22-year-old man broke into the police station in Norway and stole a shotgun and police radio.
SC business leaders urge action on road funding
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's business leaders say legislators must pass a bill in the coming weeks that raises at least $600 million additional yearly for road and bridge work.
SC State's new financial officer working on payment plans
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina State University's new chief financial officer is trying to work out payment plans on some of the school's biggest bills.
1,200 acres of SC coastal property bought for preservation
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — An anonymous buyer has purchased 1,200 acres of prime coastal property near Pawleys Island to preserve land that a University of South Carolina foundation had marketed for development.
Def Leppard Coming to Town in October
Def Leppard is coming to town.
Body Cameras
The South Carolina Legislative Black Caucus plans to bring body cameras to the attention of lawmakers today.
Spring Break Ends for Lawmakers
It's back to work at the State House.
Upstate Security Guard has Pleaded Guilty to Involuntary Manslaughter
ANDERSON, S.C. (AP) _ A security guard has pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the death of a woman who was shot as she drove away from an Anderson nightclub in 2013.
Deadly Stabbing In Columbia
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-Columbia Police are investigating a deadly stabbing. It happened earlier tonight in the 11-hundred block of King Street. 68-year old Leroy Samuel has been charged with murder.
