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Former sheriff Metts makes second attempt at plea

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's longest-serving sheriff is facing a hearing with the hope that a second attempt at a deal brings an end to his federal bribery conspiracy case.

SC Guard mans Washington missile defense positions

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — More than 200 soldiers from the South Carolina National Guard are manning a missile defense system to protect the nation's capital from aerial threats.

Superintendent-elect says she'll be more positive

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Superintendent-elect Molly Spearman says she wants to bring an optimistic, collaborative approach to improving South Carolina's schools.

State Farmers Encourage Buying Local For New Year's Day

For lots of folks their New Year's Day tradition includes a meal with collard greens and black eyed peas.

Former sheriff Metts pleads guilty in bribery case

South Carolina's longest-serving sheriff has pleaded guilty to charges as part of a federal bribery conspiracy case.

Ex-Sheriff Metts taking 2nd shot at bribery plea deal

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Former Lexington County Sheriff James Metts is hoping a second attempt at a plea deal marks an end to his federal bribery conspiracy case.

Boy Flies Hundreds of Miles for Christmas Wish

A little boy gets a big Christmas wish hundreds of miles from home.

Turning Gift Cards Into Cash

Columbia, SC (WOLO)-There's a way to turn those holiday gift cards into cold hard cash. Websites and apps are popping up online where you can sell your unwanted card.

Former SC Gov. Jim Edwards Laid to Rest

James B. Edwards, South Carolina's first Republican governor since Reconstruction was laid to rest Monday in Charleston. Edwards passed away last Friday at the age of 87.

2 men die in shooting in Elgin home

ELGIN, S.C. (AP) — Richland County authorities say two men were found shot to death in an Elgin home.

Search resumes for AirAsia jet

Officials say ships and planes are resuming their search for AirAsia Flight 8501 which went missing more than 24 hours ago on a flight from Indonesia to Singapore.

Death toll from Greek ferry fire now at 5

The Greek coast guard says the death toll from a fire on board a Greek ferry in the Adriatic between Albania and Italy has increased to five.

Berkley Deputy In Chase Turned Crash

Deputy assisting in car chase crashes car and escapes before it burst into flames.

Combat Mission Ends

President Obama Announces end of Combat Mission in Afghanistan.

Sheriff Accused of DUI

South Carolina Troopers have charged a 63 year old Sheriff with driving under the influence and leaving the scene of a crash.

73-year-old Bamberg woman dies in house fire

BAMBERG, S.C. (AP) — A 73-year-old Bamberg woman and her two dogs have died in a Christmas morning house fire.

SC National Guard program works to keep recruits

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina National Guard is using a mentoring program to help young recruits get ready for the rigors of military life.