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Ex-death row inmate gets life in woman's death

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A former South Carolina death row inmate has been sentenced to life in prison for strangling a woman in 2006.

Heavy rains expected in SC as tropical storm nears

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Forecasters say heavy rain could spread across much of South Carolina over the next several days as moisture from Tropical Storm Andrea combines with a lingering cold front.

USC hosts forum to help musicians increase incomes

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The University of South Carolina is hosting a four-day retreat for musicians designed to help them financially and professionally.

Unclaimed SC vets laid to rest with donated urns

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Six South Carolina military veterans whose cremated remains went unclaimed are being laid to rest with military honors at Fort Jackson National Cemetery.

Andrea to bring mainly rain, Flood Watch in effect

Tropical Storm Andrea will be heading toward the north and east during the next couple of days, and the forecast is for South Carolina to get a decent amount of rain.

Ethics reform legislation will carry over to 2014

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Legislation aimed at bolstering South Carolina's ethics laws is officially dead for the year.

Exit exam, tax credits part of SC House budget

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The House has amended its budget plan to allow scholarships for private school tuition, make it easier for veterans to attend South Carolina colleges and end the exit-exam requirement for a high school diploma.

More of the Interview with Senator Brad Hutto

Hear more of the interview with Senator Brad Hutto. Why he is raising questions about an alleged ransom paid to the hackers who stole your personal tax information.

Outdoor Movies Offered in Downtown Columbia

Forget the movie theater, you and your family have a chance to catch a flick outside.

Ethics Reform Legislation Will Carry over to 2014

Legislation aimed at bolstering South Carolina's ethics laws is officially dead for the year.

Inmate Missing From Work Crew in Chester County

CHESTER, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities are looking for a South Carolina prison inmate who walked away from a work crew assignment.

Tornadoes strike Orangeburg, Dorchester counties

BOWMAN, S.C. (AP) — The National Weather Service has confirmed two tornadoes struck in Orangeburg and Dorchester counties.

Orangeburg Tornado Folo

(WOLO) Columbia, SC-The National Weather Service says it wasn't just one...but two-tornadoes that moved through south carolina Tuesday.

Woman dies in custody of Columbia police

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a 49-year-old woman has died while in the custody of Columbia police.

Democratic senator asks if SC paid hacker a ransom

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Democratic senator has asked Gov. Nikki Haley whether South Carolina paid a ransom to the computer hacker who stole millions of taxpayers' personal information last fall.

EPA sues Timmonsville over sewage discharges

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A lawsuit accuses the South Carolina town of Timmonsville of putting residents' health at risk by improperly discharging raw sewage and wastewater.

SLED investigates testing at Sumter High School

SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — State agents are investigating how Sumter High School conducted a standardized test this spring.

SCE&G Urges, Plan for Storms Now

SCE&G has close to 700 lineman, both contract and permanent personnel on standby for service restoration after a storm. But, officials want you to be prepared even before severe weather strikes.