Unemployment in SC Continues to Drop
As businesses, small and large, look to take advantage of the strengthening economy, many are looking forward to the 15th Annual Columbia Black Expo, hoping to continue a decrease in the state's jobless rate.
News
Will you buy into Facebook?
Facebook went public Monday, but are people here in the Midlands willing to buy into the company?
Ground Beef Recall
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Two South Carolina companies are recalling nearly 7,000 pounds of ground beef which possibly are contaminated with E.coli.
Advocates: Lowcountry bike route worth millions
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Bicycling advocates say a 32-mile bike route through Charleston could pump $42 million into the local economy each year.
2 Dead in Apparent SC Murder-Suicide
ANDREWS, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say the death of a couple in Williamsburg County was an apparent murder-suicide. Williamsburg County Sheriff Michael Johnson says the couple was driving Wednesday night on a road near Andrews when a witness noticed the vehicle was swerving and then pulled over.
Police: Officers kill Aiken man who killed ex-wife
AIKEN, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say an Aiken man who shot and killed his ex-wife was then shot to death when he fired on police officers responding to her 911 call.
Orangeburg man gets 30 years for fatal stabbing
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — A 26-year-old Orangeburg man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for stabbing a man to death during a fight.
Marion County man gets life for killing wife
MARION, S.C. (AP) — Prosecutors say a Marion County man has been sentenced to life in prison for killing his wife as her teenage sons heard the struggle from another room.
Officials re-open Columbia-area bridge after rains
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Columbia-area bridge that was closed earlier this week after heavy rains shifted a barge has now re-opened.
SC Democratic director reprimanded for tweet
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The political director for South Carolina Senate Democrats has been reprimanded for referring to Republican Gov. Nikki Haley as a "Sikh Jesus."
Spitting charge dropped against McDonald's worker
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — A McDonald's worker in Simpsonville has been cleared of a charge that he spit into two customers' iced tea.
Haley, singer Edwin McCain to discuss foster care
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley and singer Edwin McCain are getting together to support the state's foster children.
Pat Conroy is guest speaker at SC Book Festival
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Bestselling author Pat Conroy is one of the featured speakers at the 16th annual South Carolina Book Festival.
Spitting Charge Dropped Against McDonald's Worker
McDonald's worker in Simpsonville has been cleared of a charge that he spit into two customers' iced tea.
Remembering the Cleveland School Fire
This video is no longer available. COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- May 17, 1923, it's a night the town of Camden will never forget. "A graduation ceremony, a play put on by the children," says Ken Kerber, President of the South…
No new candidates allowed; SC sets primary ballots
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Election Commission is telling the state Republican Party it can't put someone back on the June primary ballot without violating a state Supreme Court order.
Recent rains seem to be breaking SC drought
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Heavy rains in the past week or so seem to be breaking the drought in South Carolina.
Burgled bobcat found on field of rival high school
BLUFFTON, S.C. (AP) — That 250-pound bobcat statue swiped from Bluffton High School turned up on the football field of rival Hilton Head High in what appears to be a kidnapping by pranksters.
Army replaces female head of drill sergeant school
FORT JACKSON, S.C. (AP) — The first female commandant of the Army's elite drill sergeant school has bid a tearful farewell to supporters, students and fellow drill sergeants as she stepped down from her historic position.
Broad River Bridge Re-opens
Heavy rainfall caused crews to shut down the Broad River bridge through Thursday, but Columbia Police say the bridge is now open.
