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Packaging company fined $230K for unapproved coal ash dump

HARTSVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Sonoco, a global packaging corporation, has been fined $230,000 for operating an unapproved coal ash dump near its headquarters in eastern South Carolina.

Graham to announce members of SC national security team

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham plans to release the names of the people who have agreed to be on his South Carolina National Security Coalition during his 2016 Republican presidential run.

Haley: More than 10,000 have signed up for GOP forum in SC

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley says more than 10,000 people have registered to attend a Republican presidential forum in Greenville next month.

SC attorney general must pay $135,300 in gay marriage case

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A federal judge has ordered South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson to pay more than $135,000 in legal fees for a couple who challenged the state ban on same-sex marriage.

Confederate flags to fly inside Fort Sumter near Charleston

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Confederate flags will fly above the parade ground inside Fort Sumter after being removed from the fort's outer wall following the shooting deaths of nine black parishioners at Charleston's Emanuel AME Church.

Columbia Italian restaurant celebrates 75 years in business

An Italian restaurant in downtown Columbia celebrates 75 years of business and is presented a key to the city.

Jury Selected for Trial of Man Accused in Shooting That Paralyzed a USC Student

On Monday, the trial started for the man accused in the shooting that paralyzed a USC student.

Pool Safety Tips to Prevent Child Drownings

Alarming new numbers from the US Consumer Product Safety Commission that show South Carolina is the per capita leader in the nation in the number of children who have drowned in swimming pools.

Myrtle Beach taking up offshore drilling resolution

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Another South Carolina community is considering a resolution opposing offshore seismic testing and drilling for oil and natural gas.

2 killed after motorcycle crash in Kershaw County

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Two people have died after their motorcycle collided with a car in Kershaw County.

Man arrested for allegedly assaulting EMTs in Sumter

SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — Sumter authorities have charged a Columbia man with assaulting two EMTs who were called to help him.

Trial to Begin in Martha Childress Case

Jury selection gets underway Monday in the trial of Michael Juan Smith, Smith is accused of shooting USC Student Martha Childress in Five Points, leaving her paralyzed.

Law officers discussing ways to fight gang crime

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Law officers throughout South Carolina are getting together to talk about ways to fight gang crime.

Report: SC agency tasked with addressing inequities adrift

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A report by the state inspector general says the agency tasked with addressing socio-economic disparities faced by South Carolina's minority residents lacks leadership and vision.

Deputies: Man admits killing elderly couple in 2013 fire

SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a man already in jail charged in a 2014 beating death has admitted he also killed an elderly Sumter County couple by setting their home on fire after a burglary a year earlier

Columbia locals can tour Woodrow Wilson family home for $1

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Special deals are going on this weekend for people wanting to take a peek at the South Carolina home where President Woodrow Wilson lived as a teenager.

Lexington County deputies responding to robbery

LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- The Lexington County Sheriff deputies are responding to a robbery at the Rolling Meadows Mobile Home Park.

Historic district cafe broken into

A popular lunch spot in Columbia was broken into early Sunday morning.

"Stuff-a-Cruiser", "Stuff-a-Bus" events a success in Richland County

School supplies drive gives students in Richland School District Two the tools they need to start the school year on a high note.

SC anti-tax groups step up opposition to road-funding bill

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Opponents of raising the state's gas tax to fund roadwork are stepping up their efforts while the Legislature's not in session in an attempt to shift the debate from funding to reform.

SC Chief Justice Jean Toal speaks at USC commencement

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Supreme Court Chief Justice Jean Toal is speaking to some 1,500 students receiving degrees at the University of South Carolina's summer commencement.