SC House again approves banning abortion beyond 19 weeks
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The House has again approved a bill banning abortion in South Carolina beyond 19 weeks of pregnancy.
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South Carolina Senate votes down ethics reform bill
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Senate has rejected a bill aimed at strengthening South Carolina's ethics laws, serving a blow to legislation Gov. Nikki Haley says is her top priority.
You Can Tour Fort Jackson
Fort Jackson, SC (WOLO)- You have a chance to get a first hand look at how the army trains its soldiers.
Milestone: SC Aquarium Releases its 150th Sea Turtle
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ The South Carolina Aquarium in Charleston has reached a milestone.
House panel proposes temporarily closing SC State University
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A House budget-writing panel has proposed closing South Carolina's only public historically black college for a year to get its finances in order.
Civilians can sign up to see soldiers train at Fort Jackson
FORT JACKSON, S.C. (AP) — It's time for South Carolina residents to sign up if they would like to spend a day learning how the Army puts its soldiers through basic combat training.
SC State University Update: Subcommittee Meets, Black Caucus Meets
Wednesday a house subcommittee met to discuss the proposal for shutting down SC State University. Also Wednesday, the Legislative Black Caucus met voting No Confidence in the School's President. What does this mean for the school's future? ABC Columbia News will be covering this story throughout the day.
College of Charleston leader: Alert system to be improved
College of Charleston President Glenn McConnell says the school will immediately work to correct its emergency alert system after it sent out a false report that a bomb was found on campus.
Educators to talk Common Core
The state Board of Education will likely give initial approval Wednesday to state-developed math standards that will replace the controversial Common Core standards next school year.
Spartanburg hospital sets up mobile facility to handle flu
Spartanburg Medical Center has built a mobile medical facility outside of its emergency room to help cope with the onslaught of patients seeking treatment for the flu or flu-like symptoms.
House majority leader says 2 plans to fix SC roads upcoming
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — House Majority Leader Bruce Bannister says two different plans to get more money to South Carolina roads will be introduced this week.
79-Year-Old Man Found dead in Oconee County House Fire
TOWNVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities are investigating the death of a 79-year-old man whose body was found in the bedroom of his burning home in Townville.
Law Enforcement Officers Call For Tougher DUI Laws
Columbia, SC (WOLO)- Law enforcement officers across the state are calling for tougher d-u-i laws. According to The South Carolina Sheriff's Association.... nearly half of all traffic deaths in South Carolina are caused by drunk driving.
Domestic Violence Task Force Meets for First Time
Inside the Department of Juvenile Justice Tuesday, Governor Nikki Haley held the first domestic violence task force meeting to discuss the difficult and multi-faceted issue of domestic violence.
Gov. Haley sets deadlines for domestic violence task force
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley has instructed members of her domestic violence task force to take the problem personally, saying if their effort fails, people die.
DOT closes US 21/176 bridge in Lexington County for repairs
PINE RIDGE, S.C. (AP) — Highway officials are closing a bridge on U.S. Highway 21/176 in Lexington County for about a month for repairs.
32 year-old Orangeburg man pleads guilty in DEA shooting
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — An Orangeburg man has pleaded guilty to shooting and wounding a Drug Enforcement Administration agent during a drug raid at the man's home last October.
Woman charged with abducting daughter from SC to plead
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A woman accused of kidnapping her infant daughter from South Carolina and fleeing overseas more than 20 years ago is appearing in federal court to enter a plea and be sentenced.
Columbia wellness center offering healthy cooking class
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A wellness center in Columbia is offering folks the chance to learn how to do some heart-healthy cooking this month.
Orangeburg Massacre survivor says work remains to be done
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — A survivor of the Orangeburg Massacre says almost half a century later much work remains to be done to achieve equality in America.
