City of Columbia Hosting Back to School Bash
The City of Columbia is getting you ready for back to school time! The annual Back-to-School Bash is taking place Saturday at Finlay Park 11am-3pm.
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Authorities Give Holly Hill Update
On Friday, Orangeburg County Sheriff Leroy Ravenell announced new charges against the father of two victims in the Holly Hill quadruple homicide last month.
Community Mourns Death of High School Student
Faculty and staff at Camden High School are mourning and remembering the life of rising football and baseball player Drew David.
Columbia zoo's new gorillas now on public display
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Guests visiting Columbia's Riverbanks Zoo and Garden can now see the zoo's new family of four western lowland gorillas.
Rand Paul making campaign swing through South Carolina
ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) — GOP presidential hopeful Rand Paul is returning to South Carolina this weekend for several campaign events.
Rand Paul making campaign swing through South Carolina
ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) — GOP presidential hopeful Rand Paul is returning to South Carolina this weekend for several campaign events.
Father of Slain Children Charged with Neglect
Orangeburg County Sheriff Leroy Ravenell says the father of two murdered children and one who was injured in the shooting is charged with unlawful neglect of a child in connection with the July 17th incident at a home in Holly Hill.
Sales tax holiday saves shoppers as kids go back to school
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Parents can save some money on back-to-school gear this weekend as South Carolina again holds its annual sales tax holiday. The tax holiday begins Friday and continues through midnight Sunday.
Richland County standoff with murder suspect ends in suicide
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a suspect in a fatal home invasion in Newberry County committed suicide after a standoff with law enforcement in Richland County.
Attorney general: Investigation into SC legislators ongoing
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — State authorities continue to investigate corruption allegations among South Carolina's legislators.
University of South Carolina, Boeing are research partners
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Boeing and the University of South Carolina are joining forces on advanced research projects expected to forge the next generation of aerospace technology and improve products for the aerospace giant.
Clyburn says The Citadel needs to remove Confederate flag
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's only Democratic congressman says The Citadel should remove the Confederate flag from Summerall Chapel.
West Columbia Unveils 'Before I Die' Wall
On Thursday morning, West Columbia officials unveiled a new interactive piece of art at the Riverwalk in West Columbia.
SC activists to mark 50th anniversary of Voting Rights Act
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Progressive Network and the Rev. Jesse Jackson are marking the 50th anniversary of the federal Voting Rights Act with an event in Columbia.
Deputies: Murder Suspect Takes Own Life in Stand-Off
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott says a murder suspect took his own life during a standoff with deputies.
SC Group Marks 50th Anniversary of Voting Rights Act
SC Group marks the 50th Anniversary of the Federal Voting Rights Act
South Carolina: State shouldn't pay gay marriage lawyer fees
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's chief prosecutor says the state shouldn't have to pay legal fees for a couple who challenged the state's gay marriage ban.
Heat advisory issued for northeastern South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Dangerous heat is back in South Carolina.
US Rep. Jim Clyburn holding discussion with reporters
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Rep. James Clyburn is meeting South Carolina reporters to discuss issues of the day.
Homeowners left to pick up pieces after storms
Thunderstorms across the Midlands brought tree limbs down, causing power outages for thousands, and big headaches for homeowners Wednesday.
USC Professor Weighs in on GOP Debate
The stage is set for the 1st Presidential debate Thursday night, where 10 of the 17 candidates vying for the Republican nomination will square off. Among them, frontrunner Donald Trump holding a steady lead in the national polls.
Sales Tax Holiday Helps Get Kids Back to School
Stores and shoppers are prepping for this weekend's sales tax holiday.
State agency to help track Clemson-South Carolina rivalry
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Fans of Clemson and South Carolina have long kept score in the rivalry between the respective schools. Now, the state Department of Agriculture and both athletic departments are making things official.
Clowney's Father Denied Bond
The father of Houston Texans defensive end Jadeveon Clowney has been denied bond after being charged with two counts of attempted murder in a shooting at a Rock Hill bar.
Survey: Americans Support Confederate Flag Removal
A national survey shows 57 percent of Americans support South Carolina's decision to remove the Confederate flag from its Statehouse grounds while 34 percent are opposed.
