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Man charged with murder at Columbia bar

A man is charged in the murder of another man at a bar on Decker Boulevard in Columbia.

Governor Scott Walker coming to the Midlands

Governor Walker is expected to announce his presidential run Monday. He will be in the Midlands Wednesday.

Police seize $60K in marijuana plants during welfare check

LYNCHBURG, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a 67-year-old Lynchburg man has been arrested on drug charges after a welfare check at the suspect's home led deputies to discover more than $60,000 in marijuana plants.

Dalzell man charged after body found

A Dalzell man is charged with murder after a body was found behind a vacant house early Friday evening.

SC officials: body of 30-year-old Cessna pilot recovered

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina officials have recovered the body of the 30-year-old pilot killed along with his father in the collision of their private plane with an Air Force F-16 fighter jet earlier this week.

Feds discuss church fires investigation with SC pastors

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's NAACP and federal agencies are meeting with black church leaders about fires that have burned several sanctuaries around the Southeast.

What's Next for the Confederate Flag?

Immediately following its removal, the Confederate Flag was transported in an armored SLED vehicle to the South Carolina Confederate Relic Room where it will be displayed.

President Barack Obama releases statement on Flag

President Barack Obama reacting Friday to the removal of the Confederate Flag from SC State House grounds.

Video: Confederate Flag Removed From State House

Video of the Confederate Flag as it is removed from the State House grounds. Watch as Honor Guard removes the flag.

Crowds Gather for Confederate Flag removal Ceremony

ABC COLUMBIA News will broadcast Confederate Flag Removal Ceremony LIVE

Video: Future Plans for the Confederate Flag

Friday morning the Confederate flag will no longer be flying on Statehouse grounds, instead it will be added to a collection of artifacts at a local museum dedicated to preserving the state's military history.

Ceremony to remove Confederate Flag

A ceremony is set for 10:00 Friday morning to remove the Confederate Flag from State House grounds.

Parole again denied for ex-Carolina Investors exec Sheppard

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina parole officials are again rejecting an early release request from a former executive of bankrupt financial firm HomeGold.

Video: Governor Haley to sign Confederate Flag bill at 4pm

Governor Nikki Haley will sign the Confederate Flag bill today at 4pm.

Governor Nikki Haley signs Confederate Flag Bill

Governor Nikki Haley Thursday afternoon signed a bill to remove the Confederate Flag from the State House grounds.

NAACP Reacts to Signing of Confederate Flag BIll

Moments after Governor Nikki Haley signed a bill removing the Confederate Flag from the State House grounds, The NAACP released a statement.

SC high court further reduces penalty in drug marketing case

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's highest court has further reduced the penalty against a Johnson & Johnson subsidiary accused of deceptive drug marketing.

Flag Protesters, Supporters gather in front of State House

On a day when Governor Nikki Haley is expected to sign a bill into law which will remove the Confederate flag from State House grounds, people on both sides of the issue continue to protest.

SC Governor, Lawmakers react to removal of Confederate Flag

The House and Senate have both passed bills removing the Confederate flag, the bill now heads to Governor Nikki Haley's desk for signing.

House approves bill to remove confederate flag from State House grounds

After 54 years flying at South Carolina's Capitol, the Confederate flag's days there are numbered.

SC receives $18M in grants for teen pregnancy prevention

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Officials say three South Carolina health organizations have been awarded more than $18 million from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for teen pregnancy prevention programs.