First freedmen's community part of SC budget
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Money for America's first community of freed slaves is part of the South Carolina budget debate, 150 years after the community's founding.
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Man gets 25 years for robbing new acquaintance
ANDERSON, S.C. (AP) — An Anderson man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison after admitting he killed another man who wanted to buy marijuana from him.
Video shows SC union leader striking Haley piñata
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A YouTube video of the retiring president of the South Carolina AFL-CIO hitting a piñata with Gov. Nikki Haley's face on it has the national union distancing itself from what it calls an "inappropriate joke."
Video Shows SC Union Leader Striking Haley Piñata
A YouTube video of the retiring president of the South Carolina AFL-CIO hitting a piñata with Gov. Nikki Haley's face on it has the national union distancing itself from what it calls an ``inappropriate joke.''
Rabid Animal Attacks on the Rise
If it seems like you're seeing an increased number of people being attacked by rabid animals, you're not imaging things. The department of environmental control says they are already seeing more incidents statewide then this same time last year.
First Boeing aircraft made in SC to take flight
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The first Boeing 787 made in South Carolina goes up for a test flight this week.
Feds: Lowcountry men responsible for 39 robberies
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Federal prosecutors say three men have been indicted for more than three dozen armed robberies of Chinese restaurants, check cashing and loan businesses across the Lowcountry.
Man kills himself after Upstate police chase
LIBERTY, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a man wanted for an armed robbery in Greenville County killed himself after leading police on a chase.
More than 20 cats removed from Columbia home
Tuesday, volunteers with PETSinc worked to remove more than 20 cats from a Northeast Columbia home.
Long DMV Lines Could Be Thing of Past
On June 4, 2012, the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will begin a pilot program offering road tests by appointment in 12 offices across the state for Class D passenger and Class M motorcycle licenses.
First Boeing Aircraft Made in SC to Take Flight
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ The first Boeing 787 made in South Carolina goes up for a test flight this week. Boeing spokeswoman Candy Eslinger confirms that the first flight is planned for Wednesday. The plane will take off from the Charleston International Airport near the company's new $750 million North Charleston assembly plant.
Columbia Call Center
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ An Indian company is opening a 300-seat call center in Columbia.
DMV to offer road test appointments at 12 offices
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles will soon begin offering driving tests by appointment at 12 offices.
Low gas prices mean more holiday travel in SC
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Memorial Day weekend travel in South Carolina is expected to increase more than 3 percent this year in part because the state has the lowest-priced gas in the country.
Feds: SC businessman illegally traded with Iran
COLUMBIS, S.C. (AP) — Federal prosecutors say the president of a North Charleston company was illegally exporting goods to Iran and lying to agents about his trade practices.
Coast Guard cutter heading to Philippines
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — In a ceremony full of maritime pomp, a decommissioned U.S. Coast Guard cutter based in Charleston has been turned over to the Philippine Navy.
Indian company bringing 300 jobs to Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — An Indian company is opening a 300-seat call center in Columbia.
'Small Business Week' Declared in Columbia
Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin, along with Ike McLeese, president and CEO of the Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce, presented a proclamation, declaring May 21st-May 25th Small Business Week in an effort to show leaders' support of small businesses and encourage customers to shop locally more often.
USC Sports Medicine Opens New Facility
This video is no longer available. COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- It's a place for USC's finest. "The sports world is something that is somewhat different than seeing regular patients," says Dr. John Walsh, IV, M.D., USC Sports Medicine. But that…
SC firefighters encouraging safe sprinkler use
IRMO, S.C. (AP) — Firefighters from across South Carolina are kicking off an effort to educate people about fire protection sprinkler systems.
