Columbia News

A judge has denied a Florida woman's request to use the so-called "stand your ground" law as a defense for attempted murder charges that arose after she fired a gun at her husband.

River Rat Brewery Begins Bottling Beer River Rat Brewery has added packaging to its duties, bottling up to 9,000 bottles per day Check out this story on WLTX.com: http://www.wltx.com/story/news/2014/07/23/river-rat-bottling/13059085/ River Rat Brewery has added packaging to its duties, bottling up to 9,000 bottles per day to be distributed ... (more)

DSS Releases Info on Caseload Standards Columbia, SC - For the first time, the South Carolina Department of Social Services for Check out this story on WLTX.com: http://www.wltx.com/story/news/local/2014/07/23/department-of-social-services-caseload-standard/13041835/ Columbia, SC - For the first time, the South Carolina Department of Social ... (more)

Hi, My name is Cyndi McGee. I have a story for you. A long lost Brother, George Corbett , just found our Mom, Patsy Cassidy Mom, Son Reunited After 53 Years Hi, My name is Cyndi McGee.

Some days, Elmwood Roy Lynch Park can be a quiet setting, but neighbor Hawes Adams has seen days where it hasn't always been that way.

Renting Homes During Gamecock Football Season Website launched to help owners cash in on Gamecock Football success.

Washington Watch, formerly called 'Planet Washington,' covers politics and government.

Fighter jets assigned to the SCANG's 169th Fighter Wing may be seen escorting a single-engine aircraft belonging to the South Carolina Civil Air Patrol, according to a release.

Office and retail space, a 680-space parking garage and a free-standing, yet-unnamed hotel are part of the plans for development of the former Kline Iron and Steel Co.

Hilton Worldwide today announced the signing of a dual-branded Hilton Garden Inn and Home2 Suites by Hilton hotel in Columbia, S.C. Franchisee, Gervais Street Hotel, LLC and development and management company, CN Hotels, Inc., will rebrand, convert and expand the historic Clarion Hotel Downtown to a 110-room Hilton Garden Inn and 100-room Home2 ... (more)

Pushing Turtles: There are stories about trafficking of drugs, bootleg clothing and even humans, but it's a rare occasion when you hear about the trafficking of turtles.

A District of Columbia drivers license should be enough identification to allow citizens to board a plane or enter a federal building, according to federal and local officials.

It's one of humanity's oldest inspirations - looking up at the stars. It's easy to imagine, and be awed by, the larger-than-life figures of myth and folklore, religion and fantasy acting out their stories across the canvas of the night sky.

For Jillian Owens, some of her passion for fashion was motivated by a desire for new garments without the creation of more waste.

I played in a two-man band for several years, and the best compliment I ever received about said band was from a 16-year-old kid in a ska band who said we sounded like we had, "like, nine people on stage, man."

Library Program Tackles SC Reading Problem A new report says 72 percent of fourth graders in South Carolina are no proficient in reading.

Early Diagnosis Saves Assistant Solicitor Richland County Assistant Solicitor diagnosed with breast cancer.

At this point, Nikki Haley getting busted telling a lie isn't news hell, it would be news if South Carolina's governor actually got caught telling the truth.

The Bethel Volunteer Fire Department auxiliary will hold a yard and bake sale from 7 a.m. to noon Aug. 2 at Fire Station 1, 5600 S.C. 557, Lake Wylie.

Riverbanks Zoo Sets New Attendance Record Riverbanks Zoo has set another attendance record, welcoming over one million visitors for the fifth straight year.