A former high ranking Columbia police officer is suing the police chief and the City of Columbia on claims of race discrimination, sexual misconduct, and being made the scapegoat of a botched suicide case for a missing Midlands executive. a-b-c columbia's monique williams has the latest.

South Carolina's unemployment rate increased slightly in January. However, nearly 27, 000 more people are working than a year ago.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley is holding an Easter egg hunt at the Governor's Mansion for children who have spent time in the hospital.

The South Carolina Forestry Commission is issuing a Red Flag Fire Weather Alert effective for the entire state of South Carolina.

The South Carolina Forestry Commission is issuing a red flag alert for the entire state.

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (AP) _ Officials at Patriots Point are proposing spending up to $5 million to make the 20th Century aircraft carrier USS Yorktown a floating museum that will better attract 21st Century visitors

What started as a parking lot party in 1982 is now a festival that draws 50,000 people to the Midlands each year. Preparation for the 31st Annual St. Pat's in 5Points Fesitval is in full swing.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The deadline is here for applications to a contest that state health officials hope will encourage kids to stay active and healthy.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is introducing Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney at a meeting of conservatives in Washington.

There is bad news for more than 600,000 taxpayers nationwide. The Internal Revenue Service says refunds will be delayed by up to 6 weeks.

Richland County deputies say they're looking for a man who tried to abduct a child off a school bus Wednesday afternoon.

Widows of Opportunity is a support group dedicated to educating widows, no matter their age, race, length of time being a widow or circumstances surrounding their spouse's death. The group's founder shares how she took her own pain and turned it into purpose to empower others.

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ An official with the South Carolina diocese that left the national Episcopal church says a lawsuit against it seeks to undermine the state's courts.

From the Vatican to the Midlands, Catholics everywhere rejoice in the election of its 226th leader, Pope Francis.