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Memorial scheduled for Columbia officer who died in crash
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A memorial service will be held at the Township Auditorium for a Columbia police officer who died after her patrol car collided with another officer's vehicle.
CSU student arrested, accused of making threat on Yik Yak
Police arrested a Charleston Southern University student Monday evening, about a day after she made a threat to the campus on the anonymous social media platform Yik Yak.
75-year-old man dies in house fire started by space heater
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a 75-year-old Columbia man died in a house fire started by a space heater.
6-year-old who recently lost father gets TD ball from Cam Newton
A lot of people are talking about panthers quarterback Cam Newton tearing a Packers banner down before Sunday's game.
50 flights delayed in Miami after suspicious bag
Fifty flights were delayed Monday evening at Miami International Airport after a security alarm was triggered over a suspicious bag.
US athletes may get medals as Russia hits back at doping claims
Russia has hit back at claims by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) that the country should be banned from athletics for an alleged doping epidemic thought to be so widespread that it is facilitated by the government and even abetted by its intelligence services.
Strange clouds form over Cape Town, South Africa
After an unarmed missile test-fired off the California coast Saturday evening, creating a disturbance in the night sky, the next day, Cape Town, South Africa, also reported strange sightings
Newlywed bride dies in motorcycle crash on way to reception
A 40-year-old bride has died in a motorcycle accident as her new husband drove her to their wedding reception in southern Illinois.
Senate bill would ban Guantanamo Bay detainees from US
The Senate is poised to pass a bill that bans moving Guantanamo Bay detainees to the United States — something Barack Obama has been trying to do since he was sworn in as president.
PRT director says tourism industry took $35M hit in storm
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The director of South Carolina's tourism agency says the state's No. 1 industry took a $35 million hit from last month's historic flooding.
Senate Dems to file bill borrowing for flood-damaged roads
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Democratic leaders in the South Carolina Senate say they will introduce a bill to borrow $500 million to repair or replace roads and bridges damaged by last month's catastrophic flooding.
Forest Acres residents impressed by plan for Cardinal Newman site
Forest Acres residents were pleasantly surprised about the development planned for the soon-to-be former site of the Cardinal Newman School.
SC Senate Hears Flood Recovery Update
Recovery efforts continue following historic rainfall and flooding.
USC Women's Soccer Earns NCAA Tourney Berth
The South Carolina women's soccer team earned its eighth trip to the NCAA Tournament in the last nine years when the 64-team field was announced Monday afternoon.
Driver charged with 2 counts felony DUI in SC moped deaths
FLORENCE, S.C. (AP) — The driver of a sports utility vehicle has been charged with two counts of felony DUI and a hit-and-run charge after two people riding a moped were struck and killed in Florence County.
Tigers Earn No. 2 Seed in NCAA Tournament
The sixth-ranked Clemson women’s soccer team is one of the top eight overall seeds for the 2015 NCAA Tournament, the No. 2 seed in its region, as announced by the NCAA on Monday afternoon.
Clemson Begins Week Ranked #1
Clemson was voted the No. 1 team in the nation by the Associated Press on Sunday. It marks just the third time in history Clemson has been No. 1 according to the AP poll.
Missing Girl Found Safe
SUMTER, S.C. (WOLO) -- The six-year-old Cherryvale Elementary School student reported missing earlier in the day has been located and is safe. Emily Ginther began walking home from school Monday afternoon when she became lost. Seeing this, Steven Watts, a…
Coroner rules death of Oswego woman a homicide
Richland County Coroner Gary Watts is released the cause of death of an individual found in a wooded area near the 5300 block of Lower Richland Blvd.
Officials offer reward after 4 found shot dead in SC home
ANDERSON, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina officials are offering a reward for clues as they search for the killer of four people still on the loose.
USC and Citadel to Meet at High Noon
The University of South Carolina and The Citadel will meet on the football gridiron on Saturday, November 21. Game time has been set for noon ET and the contest will be televised on the SEC Network Alternate channel.
Target to open at 6 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day
Target will open its doors at 6 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day, the same time as last year.
US Army soldier dies in Columbia
A U.S. Army Central soldier died in Columbia on Sunday.
Flags at City Municipal Buildings Fly at Half Staff for Officer Death
Flags are flying at half staff Monday at all City of Columbia Municipal buildings. City of Columbia Manager Teresa Wilson called for the measure to honor Fallen Police Officer Stacy Case.
