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Columbia Officials Roll out New Initiatives

Columbia Mayor and Columbia Police Department roll out new initiatives in light of most recent police involved death.

Death Penalty Sought in Killing of Toddler

DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) _ Prosecutors say they will seek the death penalty against a man charged with murder in the shooting death of a 21-month-old girl in Hartsville.

Grand Jury Indicts Former White Police Chief on Murder Charges

Grand Jury Indicts Former White Police Chief in connection to shooting death of unarmed black man.

Judge sets bond for former state Sen. Ford

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A judge has set bond for former Sen. Robert Ford on eight charges that include misconduct in office, forgery and ethics violations.

It's going to be "A Starry Night" in Five Points

We're coming off Small Business Saturday, but there is another chance for you to shop local and tackle your holiday list.

Latest SC road bill would add interstate lanes

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — One state senator wants to include expanding South Carolina's interstates in discussions about fixing roads.

South Carolina Joins Lawsuit Against President

South Carolina joins 16 other states in lawsuit against President executive order.

Emergency Helicopter Landing In Columbia

Columbia, SC (WOLO)-It was a scary landing for a military chopper flying near downtown Columbia.

Columbia Minor League Stadium Named

City of Columbia announces new stadium to be named Spirit Communications Park.

Old artillery shell removed from SC work site

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — An artillery shell found in Charleston and thought to date from the Civil War is being disposed of by military personnel.

Columbia Minor League Team To Play at Spirit Communications Park

City of Columbia announced Wednesday it has reached an agreement with Spirit Communications to name the new sports and entertainment complex at Columbia Common, Spirit Communications Park.

Allison chosen to lead House Education Committee

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Rep. Rita Allison of Spartanburg County is the new leader of the House committee that will guide the Legislature's response to last month's Supreme Court ruling on education.

2 men charged in shooting death of Rembert man

SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — Two Sumter men have been charged with murder and armed robbery in the shooting death of a man in Rembert.

Judge won't nix charges against suspended sheriff

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A federal judge has denied a motion to dismiss the charges against South Carolina's longest-serving sheriff.

Hearing scheduled for ex-state Sen. Robert Ford

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Former Sen. Robert Ford is scheduled to appear in court on eight charges that include misconduct in office, forgery and ethics violations.

Fort Jackson holds holiday lighting ceremony

Fort Jackson is scheduled to hold its annual tree and menorah lighting ceremony to open the installation's holiday season.

Columbia Classical Ballet Company to put on the Nutcracker

It's a holiday tradition.

Scott makes history as he is sworn into Senate

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Tim Scott has made history in Washington as he was sworn in as the first black U.S. senator elected from the South since Reconstruction after the Civil War.