2012 South Carolina State Fair: Opening Day
Wednesday, the 2012 South Carolina State Fair opened to thousands of eager fairgoers, who had the chance to save big at the fair.
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Voter ID Law Cleared, Takes Effect 2013
A three-judge federal panel, consisting of two republicans and one democrat, ruled Wednesday that the controversial South Carolina Voter ID law will go into effect, but not until next year.
Child Struck and Killed
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --Columbia Police are reporting a child was struck and killed in front of Watkins Nancy Elementary School. The child was struck by a car around three this afternoon. The child has not been identified. Authorities are still…
SC State Fair opens 12-day run in Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — It's time again for the South Carolina State Fair.
Commerce, environmental officials speak at meeting
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's top commerce official is speaking at a conference about the impact of water on the state's prosperity.
Former business journalist talks on Romney, media
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A former deputy bureau chief for the Dow Jones Newswires and Wall Street Journal is speaking on media coverage in the 2012 presidential campaign.
Group promotes vehicles that use alternative fuel
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A group that promotes the use of alternative fuels is taking part in an event at the University of South Carolina.
DMV expands program for new drivers to be tested
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles is expanding a program that allows driving instructors to give both written and road skills tests to new drivers.
DMV says name change issue was misunderstanding
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The leader of the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles says an employee made a mistake by refusing to let a man change his name to his wife's name unless he had a court order.
Groups calling for probe into Harrell spending
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Groups from opposite ends of the political spectrum want the state's top prosecutor to investigate House Speaker Bobby Harrell's spending.
SC registers fewer new voters before election
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina registered fewer new voters in this election year compared with 2008.
1 dead, 1 in jail after Colleton County shooting
JACKSONBORO, S.C. (AP) — One man is dead and a second man is in jail after a shooting in Colleton County.
USC lecture on obesity, burden on cardio system
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The burden that obesity places on the body's cardiovascular system is the topic of a talk at the University of South Carolina.
Suspect Wanted for Armed Robbery at Lowe's
Richland County deputies are looking for the suspect who took a Lowe's cashier for a loop.
Attempts to Make Your Fair Visit Safe
You can expect plenty of food, fun and entertainment at this year's South Carolina State Fair, and the Richland County Sheriff's Department wants to make sure your time spent there is safe.
Registration Deadline for Walk Against Domestic Violence
You have a chance to make a difference by taking a stand against a growing crime right here in the Midlands.
Water Maintenance Could Cause Service Disruption
Some Columbia residents could have issues with their water service over the next couple months.
String Cheese Recalled for Possible Choking Hazard
A fun snack inside your fridge could translate into a potential health risk.
DMV expands program for new drivers to be tested
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles is expanding a program that allows driving instructors to give both written and road skills tests to new drivers.
Behind the Scenes of the 2012 South Carolina State Fair
The 2012 South Carolina State Fair kicks off Wednesday. ABC Columbia got a behind the scenes look at last minute preparations on Tuesday.
