Community members cry for Confederate flag's removal
Hundreds gathered in front of the South Carolina State House Saturday night, to call for the Confederate flag to be taken down.
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Clyburn Golf Center hosting free girls' golf clinic
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A special opportunity is coming up for girls in the Columbia area who are interested in learning about golf.
Repairs expected to cause heavy congestion on I-26
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina transportation officials are reminding drivers to expect heavy congestion on Interstate 26 in Richland County because of work to repair damage caused by a multi-vehicle wreck last month.
Concrete thrown from SC bridge injures truck driver
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a man is charged with attempted murder and two teenagers could face the same charge in connection with the throwing of concrete off a bridge over Interstate 20 near Leesville.
University of South Carolina raises tuition by 2.9 percent
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The University of South Carolina's trustees have voted to raise tuition 2.9 percent, starting next fall.
Legislators continue negotiations on 2015-16 state budget
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina legislators will continue working into the weekend in hopes of having a budget in place before the fiscal year starts July 1.
SC teacher charged with sexual assault of minor resigns
BEAUFORT, S.C. (AP) — A Beaufort man charged with sexually assaulting a minor has resigned from his teaching position at a county school.
Dylann Roof Bond set at $ 1 Million on weapons charge
Charleston Shooting Suspect Dylann Roof appeared for a bond hearing in North Charleston Friday. Bond set at $ 1 Million for weapons charge.
Local pastor addresses church safety concerns
Wednesday night's shooting inside a house of worship has shattered the peace and sanctity of what is supposed to be a safe and welcoming environment... a church.
South Carolina's jobless rate rises slightly
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's unemployment rate increased slightly last month.
State committee: 28 SC counties are in 1st level of drought
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Twenty-eight South Carolina counties are now in the first level of drought.
Lugoff woman charged in theft of nearly $117K from employer
LUGOFF, S.C. (AP) — A Lugoff woman who worked for a Kershaw County doctor's practice has been arrested after authorities say she embezzled more than $116K from her employer between 2013 and 2014.
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Meet this weeks Pet of the week looking for a forever friend.
Police: Man charged with attempted murder of girlfriend
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — An Orangeburg man has been charged with attempted murder after authorities say he used a stun gun on his girlfriend and then fired a handgun at her.
Lexington schools asked to pay more of cost to hire deputies
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — It soon will cost Lexington County schools more to hire deputies to safeguard students.
Community reeling after mass church shooting
The community is continuing to reel from the shock of the mass shooting that took place at Emanuel AME Church in Charleston Wednesday night.
Columbia City Council discusses funding expensive projects
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Columbia City Council is discussing plans for multiple expensive building projects, including $12 million for a sports complex and $8.5 million in improvements at two public housing complexes.
Local Connection to Massacre Stuns Eastover Diner
We have learned the suspect in the Charleston church massacre, Dylann Roof, has roots right here in the Midlands.
Charleston Shooting Victims Identified
Charleston County Coroner Rae Wooten has identified the nine victims following Wednesday night's church shooting.
FBI: Charleston Mass Shooting Suspect Captured
The FBI is confirming to ABC Columbia News that Dylann Roof, the suspect in the mass shooting in Charleston, was arrested in Shelby, NC.
House Speaker Mourns loss of Senator Pinckney in shooting
Democratic State Senator Clementa Pinckney is among the 9 dead in a mass shooting at a Charleston Church. SC House Speaker Jay Lucas issued the following statement regarding the death of Senator Clementa Pinckney.
Former Emanuel A.M.E. Pastor Reacts to Mass Shooting
A local pastor talks about the moment he heard friends from the church he once worked with were gunned down during a church service.
Famously Hot Blood Drive
The American Red Cross Columbia Chapter is asking you to roll up your sleeves and give the gift of life.
Swimmer found dead in the Broad River in Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A man has died while swimming in the Broad River in Columbia in an apparent drowning.
Conference in Columbia focuses on walking, biking to school
COLLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Parents, educators, traffic planners and others from across South Carolina are gathering in Columbia to discuss safe ways for children to bicycle and walk to school.
