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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.

Parties weigh-in on future of wastewater in the Saluda River

DHEC's decision about what to do with CWS' discharge permit could affect the future possibility of a short term fix for getting the wastewater out of the river.

"Catfishing" Poses Threat to Online Daters

Following two cases of online dating gone wrong, the Richland County Sheriff's Department is now warning about the dangers of social media dating sites.

Woman sentenced for stealing from S. Carolina charter school

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A former Lee County charter school director has been sentenced to federal prison for stealing more than $1.5 million intended to help educate low-income children.

Animal Shelter Aims for 'No Kill' Community by 2018

As the nation celebrates national dog day, the City of Columbia Animal Shelter is reminding people to think of four-legged friends in search of a home.

Coroner identifies name of 22-year-old killed in motorcycle accident

Richland County Coroner Gary Watts has released the name of the individual that died Tuesday after the motorcycle he was on collided with two other vehicles at Rosewood Drive and Kilbourne Road.