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DSS details $6.4M plan to hire, keep caseworkers

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Department of Social Services has outlined agency plans to add 221 employees to the ranks of those assigned to protect South Carolina's abused and neglected children.

Governor meeting again with board of SC State

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley is meeting again with the trustees of financially troubled South Carolina State University.

Man charged with slaying in Orangeburg County

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — A man wounded this week in a shootout in Orangeburg County has been charged with murder in the death of a second man.

Two Beaufort Officers Hurt When 2 Cruisers Crash<

BEAUFORT, S.C. (AP) _ The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating an accident in which two Beaufort police officers were hurt when their cruisers collided.

DSS Audit Released, Reveals Reality of Problems

Friday, the South Carolina Legislative Audit Council released their report on the Department of Social Services.

SC DSS detailing $6.4M hiring plan to senators

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Department of Social Services plans to add 221 employees to the ranks of those tasked with protecting South Carolina's abused and neglected children.

USC hosts symposium on history of radio, TV

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The University of South Carolina is hosting a symposium on the history of radio and the impact of television and mass media on society and national sovereignty.

Dorn VA Med Center has free flu shots for veterans

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Military veterans enrolled in a VA health care program are being urged to visit the Dorn VA Medical Center in Columbia in order to get their seasonal flu vaccine for free.

13-year-old boy shot to death in Lexington home

LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Authorities are investigating the shooting death of a 13-year-old boy in a Lexington home where no adults were around.

Graham not participating in debate with opponents

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham is not participating in a debate with his challengers on South Carolina Educational Television.

Workloads, turnover plague SC child welfare agency

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The workers who are supposed to protect South Carolina's most vulnerable children have been burdened with heavy caseloads for years, contributing to chronic high turnover in the Department of Social Services.

Columbia Police Officer Terminated

Columbia police fire one of their own after allegations of misconduct in office.

Vice President Joe Biden Coming To Columbia

Columbia, SC (WOLO)-Vice President Joe Biden is returning to the Palmetto State.

13 Year Old Killed In Lexington

Lexington, SC (WOLO)- Authorities are investigating the shooting death of a 13-year-old boy. Police say the teen was found inside his home on Arnwood Court in Lexington.

Man re-sentenced to 1 yr. for his role in deputy shooting

Lost paperwork, trial transcript leads to a local man being re-sentenced to 1 year in prison for his role in the shooting of a Richland County Sheriff's Deputy.