SC State Alumni Rally Behind University
Following a week of concern at South Carolina State University, supporters of the school are not giving up hope on the university's future.
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SC attorney general going after fraud in food stamp program
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's top prosecutor has set up a special unit to go after people accused of abusing the state's food stamp program.
SC judge rejects 'stand your ground' defense in teens death
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — A judge has rejected a 'stand your ground' defense for the suspect in the stabbing death of a Lexington County teen last year.
Program showcases music scene at historic Charleston venue
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Charleston, South Carolina, has become a go-to destination for travelers seeking a dip into southern hospitality, history and haute cuisine.
Man dies when pinned by log truck in Newberry
NEWBERRY, S.C. (AP) — A log truck driver has died after he was pinned between the lumber on his truck and another truck that pulled behind him just north of Newberry.
Senate confirms Haley's pick to lead Dept of Social Services
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley's pick to lead South Carolina's embattled Department of Social Services has been confirmed by state lawmakers.
SCE&G giving away free tree seedlings for Lake Murray shore
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Electric & Gas Co. is again giving away free trees as part of an effort to promote improvement of the shoreline on Lake Murray.
SC State board stands by president, despite call for ouster
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — The trustees of financially troubled South Carolina State University are standing by President Thomas Elzey, a day after black legislators called for his ouster.
Porter Airlines Coming To SC
SC, (WOLO)- If you're planning on heading north of the border any time soon, you have a new way to fly.
Officials Release Names of 4 killed in Spartanburg Wreck
WELLFORD, S.C. (AP) _ Spartanburg County officials have released the names of four people killed in a wreck on Interstate 85.
SC State Board of Trustees Calls Emergency Meeting
Thursday morning the South Carolina State University's board of trustees held an emergency meeting to discuss the legislative proposal to shut the school down for a year.
Haley, McCrory among govs asking Obama not to nix Keystone
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The governors of North and South Carolina are among top Republicans imploring the president not to veto a bill to build the Keystone XL oil pipeline.
USC talk on progress of AIDS disease in America in 1980s
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The director of the University of South Carolina's Women's and Gender Studies Program is speaking on AIDS in America in the 1980s.
FBI office in SC putting on Black History Month program
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Columbia office of the FBI is putting on a special program to commemorate Black History Month.
Columbia fast-food restaurant holding family fun night
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A fast-food restaurant in Columbia is offering families a chance to go behind the scenes and see how their operation works.
Chemical Used to Make PCP Found Behind Columbia Law Office
The Columbia Fire Department responded to the 1400 block of Laurel Street and shut down neighboring businesses.
SC State Board of Trustees call for emergency meeting
We have learned the South Carolina State University Board of Trustees plan to hold an emergency meeting Thursday.
Troopers: Road in Lexington County blocked
You may run into a snag during your morning commute Thursday.
North Carolina, Puerto Rico, Texas tickets win Powerball
Tickets in North Carolina, Puerto Rico and Texas have matched all six numbers to split a $564.1 million Powerball jackpot
Legislative Black Caucus asks SC State president to resign
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Legislative Black Caucus is calling on South Carolina State University's president to resign, saying Thomas Elzey has proven he can't lead the school past its fiscal woes.
