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House Committee meets to Discuss SC State University Future

A House Ways and Means Committee is meeting Tuesday afternoon to discuss the status of South Carolina State University.

Events to recognize 150th anniversary of Burning of Columbia

It's a part of South Carolina history that still stirs emotions.

Some SC State students file lawsuit

Some current and former students at South Carolina State University are taking legal action.

Drivers having problems on slick roads

The South Carolina Department of Transportation has been hard at work.

Weather not just affecting drivers, airport delays as well

While there may be problems on the ground, travel in the air isn't much better.

Thousands without power in light of winter storm

Some people are in the dark Tuesday morning because of mother nature.

Weather changes hours for state and government offices

The weather has also forced some state and government offices to alter their hours for the day.

UPDATE: Midlands School Closings/Cancellations

There are some school closings to report.

Upstate; northern Midlands, Pee Dee gets ready for snow, ice

GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Forecasters say snow followed by freezing rain is possible across northern South Carolina.

SC trooper shoots man who pulled gun on I-20 in Columbia

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a 36-year-old Saluda man was shot by a state trooper after pulling a gun on the officer while he tried to arrest him for driving under the influence.

Black lawmakers promise SC State will not close at rally

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Black lawmakers told a hastily-assembled Statehouse rally to save South Carolina State University that they will make sure the school does not close.

Protecting Your Pets In The Cold

Columbia, SC (WOLO)-When temperatures dip below forty-degrees... pet owners should minimize the time their pets are kept outside to play... that's because animals can get frostbite just like humans.

Man Shot to Death in Struggle over Rifle in Edgefield County

EDGEFIELD, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say a 32-year-old Graniteville man has been shot to death while fighting over a rifle in Edgefield County.

Hundreds Rally at Statehouse in Support of SC State

Hundreds of South Carolina State University supporters gathered in front of the Statehouse Monday morning to show their support for SC State.

Winter storm warnings issued for several SC counties

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A winter storm warning is in effect for western South Carolina counties beginning Monday morning and going into Tuesday evening.

Staying on top of road conditions in South Carolina

You can stay on top of road conditions by following the Department of Transportation online.

Monday is deadline to compete for St. Pat's slot

The clock is ticking for bands interested in hitting the stage during the annual Saint Patrick's Day event in Columbia.

Authorities: Carbon monoxide kills Orangeburg mother, son

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Orangeburg County authorities say a preliminary investigation shows a mother and young son have died of carbon monoxide poisoning.