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Burned remains of body found in Orangeburg County

NORTH, S.C. (AP) — Orangeburg County deputies are investigating after a body was found in a burned vehicle in a farmer's field.

SC State not alone among HBCUs struggling to survive

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — While decades of leadership strife have contributed to South Carolina State University's fiscal crisis, it is certainly not alone among historically black colleges nationwide struggling to survive amid sharp drops in enrollment and revenue. Advocates say their collective future may rest on alumni stepping up their giving.

2 SC brothers convicted in shooting death of teenager

ST. MATTHEWS, S.C. (AP) — A jury has returned guilty verdicts for two brothers accused of murdering a Calhoun County teenager and dumping her body in a swamp.

Man Attempts 15 Thousand Mile Bike Ride

It's an 8 month trip he'd been planning to take for a while, but never intended to take alone.

Shooting Kills One and Injures Several others

Police are still searching for a suspected gunman who opened fire in a crowd, killing one and injuring several others in a bar parking lot.

Selma March Remembers "Bloody Sunday"

Hundreds packed the streets of Selma Alabama Sunday to commemorate a pivotal moment in the history of civil rights.

Grad students gather history at US Navy base in Guantanamo

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Students from the University of South Carolina are spending spring break documenting the lives of military and civilian residents at the Guantanamo Naval Base in Cuba. Their work wraps up a national project designed to illuminate America's century of involvement there.

Richland sheriff slinging spaghetti to raise money

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Richland County's top cop is hoping to round up some money this weekend for the American Heart Association.

Bloody Sunday Remembered

Hundreds of people converged to Alabama for a march to remember the an deadly moment during the civil rights movement.

Daylight Savings Time

It's that time of the year. Don't forget to Spring your clocks ahead by an hour Sunday Morning.

Parents Face Charges after Infant is Hospitalized

Parents face charges after 3 month old ends up in the hospital

City of Columbia offering gardening tips, demonstrations

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Spring is approaching, and officials with the City of Columbia are helping residents get their green thumbs in shape.

Sheriff: Man stabs woman to death in front of her children

ELLOREE, S.C. (AP) — Deputies say a man stabbed his former girlfriend to death in front of their two young children in Orangeburg County.

Obama arrives in South Carolina for first time as president

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — President Barack Obama has arrived in South Carolina for the first time since taking office.

Five Points Celebrates St. Pat's: Events Saturday

Columbia is going green for the Annual St. Patrick's Day Festival in Five Points. Here is a schedule of events for Saturday.

The City Of Columbia Is Turning Green

Columbia, SC (WOLO)- The city of Columbia is going green. Tonight... kicked off the annual Saint Patrick's Day event in Five Points.

Sheriff: Man Stabs Woman to Death in Front of her Children

ELLOREE, S.C. (AP) _ Deputies say a man stabbed his former girlfriend to death in front of their two young children in Orangeburg County.

President Obama Visits Columbia

[gtxvideo vid="YDr0wn4m" playlist="" pid="rkijshg2" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/YDr0wn4m.jpg" vtitle="OBAMA IN SC”] Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- It was a quick trip to the Palmetto State for President Barack Obama Friday, where he addressed more than 1,500 people at Benedict College. To kick off…