SC Attorney General's Office warns of scam
The South Carolina Attorney General's office doesn't want you to get duped by a scam that has already affected people in at least seven states.
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Haley's veto on library trespass bill could stand
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley's veto of a bill intended to help South Carolina's public libraries keep disrupters out may stand because of a timing issue.
Zais names ex-deputy to John de la Howe School
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — State Education Superintendent Mick Zais has appointed his former deputy who lost in last month's primary to a new position overseeing South Carolina's public residential school for troubled teens.
Ex-SC police officer accused of selling evidence
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A former Isle of Palms police officer has been arrested after authorities say she pawned and sold items from the department's evidence room.
Special Olympics Fundraiser
CiCi's pizza is teaming up with the South Carolina Special Olympics to encourage customers to put their month where their mouth is.
North Myrtle Beach Search For Missing Woman Continues
North Myrtle Beach, SC (AP)- Authorities in north myrtle beach are still looking for a missing North Carolina woman who was scheduled to be in court this week. 42-year-old Amy Arrington was reported missing Saturday. Her husband says she went into the ocean and wasn't seen again.
SC Mother Cited for Leaving Children Inside Car
ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities have cited a York mother after police say she left her three children in an unlocked car, despite leaving the air conditioning on and asking a friend to watch them.
Emergency Homeless Shelter Closes Doors
Columbia's emergency homeless shelter is now closed, but those involved with the pilot program say it was successful.
SC ordered to pay $98K in fees in immigration suit
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina has been ordered to pay legal fees to a group that sued the state over its immigration law.
Mayor Steve Benjamin leaves Law Firm
ABC Columbia News has confirmed Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin no longer works for Parker Poe Law Firm.
Boil water advisory Cancelled for Night Harbor residents
A Boil water advisory has been lifted for some residents in the Town of Chapin.
South Carolina State president gets $50,000 bonus
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina State University President Thomas Elzey has been given a $50,000 bonus that is in his contract if he gets a satisfactory evaluation.
Split among Episcopalians reaches a SC courtroom
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A dispute between some South Carolina Episcopalian churches and the national church is going to court.
Coaster derails at CA amusement park
All of the nearly two dozen people stranded when a roller coaster hit a tree branch at Southern California's Six Flags Magic Mountain amusement park have been rescued from the ride.
Hopkins Sewer Meeting has Some Boiling
Richland County Residents learn more about a plan county officials have in place to fix some areas with contaminated water from septic tanks.
Iraq War Vet in SC gets 32 Years for Killing Baby
LANCASTER, S.C. (AP) -- An Iraq War veteran will spend 32 years in prison after admitting he slammed an 11-month-old girl's head against the ground, killing her.
Lancaster Co. Boy Dies After Being Trapped in Car
Lancaster Co. (WOLO)-Developing in Lancaster county... a 3-year-old boy has died... several days after being locked in a hot car for a time. officials say Logan Cox died over the weekend at a Charlotte hospital. The medical examiner's office has not yet determined little Logan's cause of death.
Neighbors Speak Out About Home Rezoning Proposal
Residents near Elm-Abode Terrace are speaking out about a rezoning proposal for a home in their neighborhood.
Sumter woman dies in boat crash on Lake Marion
LAKE MARION, S.C. (AP) — A Sumter woman has died in a boat crash on Lake Marion.
DHEC now uses signs to warn of ocean bacteria
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina environmental officials are now relying on permanent signs to warn swimmers of possible unsafe bacteria levels along the Grand Strand.
