Cracking Down on Sex Offenders
KERSHAW COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- The Kershaw County Sheriff’s Office is stepping up its enforcement of sex offender laws.
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2 Charged in Cross Hill Shooting Deaths
CROSS HILL, S.C. (AP) _ Two arrests have been made in the shooting deaths of an uncle and niece whose bodies were found in her Cross Hill home.
Anti Gang Bill
Columbia, SC (WOLO)- Being in a gang could result in more prison time in South Carolina.
EXCLUSIVE Murder Victim's Mother: "It's devastating"
Local authorities say the murder of 31-year-old Brandon Ratliff will be solved with input from the community, as investigators have very little to go on. Meanwhile, the victim's family is planning a funeral with more questions than answers surrounding Brandon's death.
SC Supreme Court hears autopsy reports case
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's Supreme Court justices repeatedly asked a First Amendment lawyer why autopsy records should not be considered medical records.
Patient Says "Thank You" With Flash Mob
Wednesday morning, a flash mob took over Palmetto Health Children's Hospital.
$18 m investment, 120 jobs for Fairfield County
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A company that makes construction equipment is establishing its North America headquarters in Fairfield County.
Borton named new president, publisher of The State
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Sara Johnson Borton has been named president and publisher of The State newspaper in Columbia.
Justices reverse judge on SC bed tax complaint
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Supreme Court has ruled against Myrtle Beach in how the city distributed $300,000 in accommodations tax money.
USC hosts speaker on genes, medical treatment
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The University of South Carolina is hosting a speaker discussing the potential use of genetic information for tailoring medical care.
No charges filed in fatal shooting in Orangeburg
NORTH, S.C. (AP) — The Orangeburg County sheriff says there will be no charges filed against a 23-year-old woman who shot and killed her boyfriend during a domestic dispute last weekend.
SC House panel to discuss anti-gang bill
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A bill that would tack on extra prison time for a crime that benefits a criminal gang in South Carolina is up for debate in a House panel.
SC lawmakers meet to select state's chief justice
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina legislators are deciding who will lead the state's top court.
Bats seen inside Orangeburg hospital
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Bats have been seen in a hospital in Orangeburg.
Driver that struck and killed man calls troopers
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Troopers in South Carolina say the driver that hit and killed a man found on the side of a road in Columbia has contacted them.
SC House could pay for review of college spending
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The chairman of the House budget-writing committee is looking to hire a national consultant to evaluate spending by South Carolina's public colleges and find savings that can reduce tuition.
City Council Talks about Playing Ball
City Council members met before a packed crowd inside City Hall as residents waited to hear new details surrounding the Bull Street Project.
Home Invasion Results In Schools Locked Down
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-It was a tense morning for two northeast Columbia schools, who had to be placed on lockdown following a shooting. Richland County deputies say around 11:30 this morning, two people entered a home on Brookfield Road. Investigators say one man was shot during the incident, his condition is unknown at this time.
DOT Moves Up Replacement of Spartanburg Bridge
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) _ Work to replace a bridge over Interstate 585 in Spartanburg has been moved up by five months after the bridge was heavily damaged.
'Truthful Tuesday' Protesters Rally for Medicaid Expansion
Truthful Tuesday protesters returned to the State House Tuesday to push for Medicaid expansion.
