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Senate confirms SCDOR director

Inside the State House, it's official.

Don't forget to "Spring Forward" Sunday

With snow in parts of the country, and temperatures near freezing in the Midlands Friday morning, it's hard to believe we're heading into spring.

Columbia ready to turn shade of green

The City of Columbia is used to seeing the colors, garnet and black, but that's about to change in Five Points.

House panel asked to ban more abusers from possessing guns

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A House panel has opened debate on a bill intended to curb domestic violence in South Carolina, a week after the Senate passed its version.

Sheriff: Suspect Killed was Waiting to Ambush Deputies

GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ Greenville County Sheriff Steve Loftis says a suspect in a robbery who was shot to death last weekend tried to ambush two of his deputies.

Harrison Ford Involved In Plane Crash

Santa Monica -Actor Harrison Ford has been involved in a small plane crash in California. The 72-year-old actor was seriously injured after a small vintage world war two training plane was forced to perform an emergency landing at a golf course west of The Santa Monica Municipal Airport.

Benedict College Prepares for President Obama's Visit

Benedict College is preparing for a Presidential visit. On Friday, President Barack Obama will deliver remarks at Benedict College.

SC panel advances bill to drop wait for vet instate tuition

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Senate panel has approved a bill dropping the one-year wait time required before out-of-state veterans can get instate tuition rates at state colleges and universities.

Judge orders SC State trustees to not fire Elzey

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — A judge has barred the trustees of financially troubled South Carolina State University from firing suspended President Thomas Elzey, noting legislators will likely fire the entire board soon.

Man pleads guilty to killing Chesterfield County woman

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A man has been sentenced to life in prison without parole after pleading guilty to killing a Chesterfield County store clerk more than three years ago.

Ringling Bros. to phase out Elephant Acts

The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus will phase out the show's iconic elephants from its performances by 2018, telling The Associated Press exclusively that growing public concern about how the animals are treated led to the decision.

Your vote counts in Five Points annual St. Pat's celebration

You have a say into which band will take the big stage at this year's St. Patrick's Day celebration in Five Points.

I-26 Exit Reopens in Newberry County after Spill

NEWBERRY, S.C. (WOLO) - Exit 76 off Intestate 26 was closed Wednesday night due to a hazmat spill.

SC House gives key approval to new formula for local funding

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina House has given key approval to a bill that would alter the formula the state uses to provide money to local governments for things like social services, courts and libraries.

Senate Votes to Keep SC State Bill As Is

State lawmakers continue to move towards changes at South Carolina State University. The senate voted 41 to 1 Wednesday to keep the bill as it stands, despite several proposed amendments.

Officers concerned about bill mandating SC cops wear cameras

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Some law officers say they have concerns about a bill to require all South Carolina police officers to wear body cameras.

4 Citadel Cadets Disciplined for Hazing this Academic Year

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ The Citadel commandant says four cadets have been disciplined for hazing at the South Carolina military college since the school year started last August.

Reform plan cuts taxes, provides $340M more for schools

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A state lawmaker says her plan to revamp South Carolina education funding cuts taxes while also providing more money for poor, rural school districts.