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SC Highway Patrol Celebrates Milestone

Going back in time to celebrate a milestone for the South Carolina Highway Patrol.

SC DOT looking to make Malfunction Junction function

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The state is embarking on an effort to fix "Malfunction Junction," the congested interchange where Interstates 20, 26, and 126 meet northwest of Columbia.

SC Highway Patrol marks 85th birthday at state archives

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Highway Patrol is celebrating its 85th anniversary at the state Department of Archives and History.

Still plenty of roadblocks as time runs short for road plan

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Getting more money for South Carolina roads was the No. 1 priority of this year's legislative session.

New Study Links School Libraries and Student Success on Tests

The South Carolina Association of School Librarians commissioned a study to check the connection between school libraries and students' success.

Second Earthquake Strikes Nepal

Nepal's Home Ministry has raised the death toll from the latest quake to at least 42, while saying another 1,117 people had been injured.

Columbia Fire Department Seeks Experienced Firefighters

There's an opportunity awaiting at the Columbia Fire Department.

3 teenagers accused of robbing a man at gunpoint at an ATM

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Columbia police say three teenagers held up a man withdrawing money at an ATM at gunpoint.

Fort Jackson headquarters to be demolished

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Army plans to demolish the headquarters building at Fort Jackson outside Columbia.

Malfunction Junction...Your Chance To Speak

Columbia, SC (WOLO)- You have a chance to sound off on malfunction junction. Tomorrow The State Department Of Transportation will hold a community kickoff meeting to discuss their Carolina Crossroads Project that is focusing on improvements along the I-20, I-26, and 126 corridor.

Santee Cooper Begins Work Demolishing Coal Generating Plant

CONWAY, S.C. (AP) _ Work is getting underway this week on demolishing Santee Cooper's old Grainger generating station near Conway.

State offices in SC closed for Confederate Memorial Day

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — State offices across South Carolina are closing for Confederate Memorial Day.

Volvo Chooses Berkeley County for New Auto Plant

It's a big economic announcement for the state.

SC Medal of Honor recipient escorting WWII vets to DC

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Medal of Honor recipient Kyle Carpenter is taking time at the end of his second year of college to escort a group of elderly military veterans to Washington.

Haley signs in-state tuition bill for veterans moving to SC

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley has signed into law a bill that gives military veterans in-state tuition at South Carolina colleges and universities as soon as they become residents.

SC Sen. Scott, Coach Staley deliver USC graduation addresses

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Tim Scott and women's basketball coach Dawn Staley are delivering commencement addresses at the University of South Carolina.