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Ted Cruz coming to South Carolina to hold town hall meeting
GREER, S.C. (AP) — Texas Sen. Ted Cruz is returning to the campaign trail in South Carolina this weekend.
Attorneys for Roof let out of other cases
Attorneys representing the man accused of killing nine people at a historic black church are being allowed to solely focus on his case.
Owen Labrie Found Not Guilty of Felony Sexual Assault in Prep School Trial
Jury reaches verdict in prep school rape trial that cast harsh light on elite institution.
GBI investigates fatal shooting of student on SSU campus
The shooting that put the Savannah State University campus on lockdown Thursday night has now turned fatal.
Man gets 30 years for shooting death at kid's birthday party
ANDERSON, S.C. (AP) -- A man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for shooting another man to death during a child's birthday party in Belton and plotting to have three witnesses kidnapped. Prosecutor Chrissy Adams says 61-year-old Bobby…
Man sentenced to 35 years for impregnating child
A West Columbia man has been sentenced to 35 years in prison for sex crimes against a minor.
Attorney General: State not pursuing 2nd trial for Charlotte police officer who shot unarmed man
The white Charlotte, North Carolina police officer charged with voluntary manslaughter in the death of an unarmed black man in 2013, will not get a second trial following a mistrial last week.
Police investigating double shooting in W. Columbia
West Columbia Police are investigating after an early morning shooting left two injured.
Newberry salon owner killed; 1 arrested
NEWBERRY, S.C. (AP) — Police are investigating the death of a hair salon owner in Newberry.
State of emergency declared in Florida; tropical storm nears
Gov. Rick Scott is declaring a state of emergency as Tropical Storm Erika nears Florida.
RSCD: Suspects sought for theft, fraud
Sheriff Leon Lott is requesting assistance from the community in locating two suspects for financial transaction card theft and financial transaction card fraud.
UPDATE: Missing 89-year-old Sumter County man located
The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office has located a missing 89-year-old Sumter County man.
UPDATE: Lexington teen located
According to the Lexington Police Department a missing 16-year-old has been located.
Student killed in shooting at Savannah State University
Authorities are investigating after a shooting at Savannah State University killed a student and prompted a lockdown at the Georgia schoo
State auditors: SC farmers market should charge more fees
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina auditors say the State Farmers Market cannot sustain itself without taxpayer money and the Department of Agriculture should find new ways to increase revenue from the site.
Donald Trump returning to South Carolina for campaign event
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Republican presidential primary front-runner Donald Trump is returning to South Carolina.
Councilwoman Authors Book to Aid Parents in Grief
A Columbia Councilwoman is working to help parents of stillborn babies cope with their loss.
Several GOP Presidential Candidates Visit SC
On Thursday, several GOP Presidential candidates made a stop in the Palmetto State.
Man wanted in Orangeburg club shooting arrested in Colorado
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — A man accused of killing one person and injuring three others outside an Orangeburg nightclub has been arrested in Colorado.
DNR holding public meetings on new deer hunting proposal
PENDLETON, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina wildlife officials are holding a series of public meetings to get input on proposed legislation that would limit deer hunting in the state.
SC State reaches $312,500 settlement with ex-president Elzey
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina State University trustees say they have reached a settlement in a lawsuit over the firing of former university president Thomas Elzey.
Tim Scott hosting Rick Perry at town hall in Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Rick Perry is the latest Republican presidential candidate to take part in a town hall meeting with South Carolina's junior senator.
Experts: potential for great fall foliage in Carolinas
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Experts in leaf-looking in North and South Carolina say conditions are ripe for a great fall foliage season in both states.
Bond hearing delayed for ex-officer charged with murder
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A bond hearing has been delayed for a white former North Charleston police officer charged in the shooting death of a black motorist.
