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Fixing Roads In South Carolina

Columbia, SC (WOLO)-The South Carolina House has approved a bill that would generate more than 4-hundred million additional dollars a year for road and bridge work.

2 men indicted for causing train wreck in insurance scheme

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Two men face seven federal charges after authorities say they parked a car on train tracks in Allendale County, causing an Amtrak train to derail, then came back and claimed they were injured in the crash.

A look at the condition of SC's roads and bridges

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The state Department of Transportation is responsible for maintaining the nation's fourth-largest highway system. It's made up of the following:

Body Camera Bill Advanced Through Senate Subcomittee

A Senate subcommittee unanimously voted Wednesday to advance a bill that would require officer body cameras statewide.

Former Mayor Coble Taken to Hospital

Former Columbia Mayor Bob Coble was rushed to the hospital Wednesday.

Senate panel Oks bill for body cameras for all SC officers

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Senate subcommittee has advanced a bill requiring all South Carolina police officers to wear body cameras.

Jay Jordan wins special election for House District 63 seat

FLORENCE, S.C. (AP) — Florence attorney Jay Jordan has won a special election to fill the House District 63 seat vacated by Rep. Kris Crawford.

Accreditation group at South Carolina State University

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — A panel that will make recommendations on the accreditation of South Carolina State University is at the Orangeburg school to review operations.

Potential GOP contender Carson to speak at tax day rally

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Potential Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson is the featured speaker at a tax day rally at the Statehouse.

TSA collects nearly $2,500 in change at SC airports

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — The Transportation Security Administration says airline passengers in South Carolina left nearly $2,500 in change at security checkpoints last year.

Businesses Offer Deals on Tax Day

Many restaurants are offering freebies and coupons for hungry taxpayers to celebrate Tax Day

Tax Returns Deadline Today

Today is the deadline to get your tax returns in for both the federal and state governments.

Clyburn Golf Center holding day for girls program

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A special day is coming up for girls in the Columbia area who are interested in learning about golf.

South Carolina officials, students talk financial literacy

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — It's tax day, but some officials are trying to refocus the day itself on personal finances.

SC business groups recommend 5-point plan for funding roads

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce and Manufacturers Alliance are urging legislators to pass a road-funding plan in the coming weeks. They're recommending that a compromise do the following:

Bill letting private school students play sports rejected

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The House education committee has rejected a bill allowing private school students to play sports at their local public school.

Son of Prominent Rock Hill Attorney Charged in his Death

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) _ A prominent Rock Hill attorney has been shot and killed, and authorities have charged his son in his death.

Local Traffic Stop Goes Viral

Lexington, SC (WOLO)-Another South Carolina traffic stop is in the headlines tonight. Will Stack... a 22-year-old identified as a National Guardsman.... posted a video of himself to Facebook explaining an interaction he had with a police officer.