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SC Prison Inmate Gets 3rd Life Sentence

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A South Carolina inmate has been sentenced to a third life sentence in the death and mutilation of his cellmate.

Governor Nikki Haley Hosts Ebola Roundtable

Monday at 2pm Governor Nikki Haley will host state lawmakers, healthcare workers and first responders during a roundtable discussion on Ebola.

Richland County opens satellite absentee precincts

Some local residents will have a chance to get out and vote Monday.

Search for Escaped Inmate Continues

A man authorities say escaped a South Carolina prison is on the run.

Pedestrian Killed Identified

A 23 year old man struck by a car along interstate 26 Sunday morning is identified.

Sen. Graham turns to getting out the vote in race

AIKEN, S.C. (AP) — As the days dwindle before the Nov. 4 election, both U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham and his Democratic challenger Brad Hutto are trying to make sure their supporters get ready to vote.

Haley to lead SC roundtable discussion on Ebola

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is leading a group of department heads, state lawmakers and public health experts in a discussion of what the state is doing in response to the Ebola outbreak.

Red Cross starts multi-year fire safety campaign

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The Red Cross is starting a nationwide fire safety campaign to reduce fire deaths and injuries 25 percent in five years.

Richland deputies raise funds for Special Olympics

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Sheriff's deputies in Richland County are working for tips, all to benefit Special Olympics athletes in South Carolina.

SC fights proposed federal wetlands regulation

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina officials oppose a federal proposal for new regulations to protect some streams and wetlands.

British company creating 50 jobs in Orangeburg

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — A British company is investing $12 million in a new plant in Orangeburg that is expected to create 50 jobs within five years.

Boo At The Zoo

Columbia, SC (WOLO)-Looking for something to do this weekend? Little ghouls and goblins are going wild at Riverbanks Zoo. Visitors can trick or treat...enjoy Frankenstein's foam zone and of course dress up in their best halloween costume.

Jobs Are Coming To Orangeburg

Orangeburg, SC (WOLO)-A british company is investing 12 million dollars in a new plant in Orangeburg. "The Times And Democrat" reports the investment by Sigmatex will bring fifty jobs within the next five years.

SC man found guilty of murder in professor's death

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Richland County jury has found a 40-year-old Columbia man guilty in the stabbing death of a University of South Carolina professor.

British Company Creating 50 Jobs in Orangeburg

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) _ A British company is investing $12 million in a new plant in Orangeburg that is expected to create 50 jobs within five years.

SC sets up network to deal with Ebola

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina health officials are creating a statewide communications network to deal with Ebola and are working with U.S. Customs to make sure they know if any residents or visitors have recently traveled in West Africa.

Author Ron Rash speaks at USC Hollings Library

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Ron Rash, the author of the 2009 best-seller "Serena," is reading from his work and speaking with students at the University of South Carolina.