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Viewing of funeral service in Columbia

Funeral services for State Senator Clementa Pinckney are set for Friday.

Confederate battle flag removed from SC dome now in museum

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The Confederate battle flag that once flew atop South Carolina's Statehouse dome and was taken down 15 years ago is now on display at the South Carolina State Museum in Columbia.

Legislature passes budget giving counties $216M for roads

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Legislature has approved a budget that distributes more than $216 million to counties for road repair and provides $70 million toward infrastructure promised to Volvo.

Sons of Confederate Veterans speak out on State House grounds

Commander of the Sons of Confederate Veterans gathers the group in front of the Confederate flag on State House grounds to speak out about the Charleston Shootings.

City of Charleston announces road closures

South Carolina Senator Clementa Pinckney will be laid to rest Friday.

US Capitol's Confederate statues prompt renewed debate

The debate over the Confederate flag in South Carolina has prompted a new look at Confederate statues in the U.S. Capitol.

Supreme Court upholds Obamacare Subsidies

The U.S. Supreme Court sided today with the Obama administration over its major healthcare overhaul, upholding federal subsidies across the country.

Senators reflect on Senator Pinckney; look ahead to Confederate flag debate

Senators from both sides of the aisle reflect on their colleague, friend and family member, Senator Clementa Pinckney, and look ahead at the Confederate flag debate coming to the legislature.

Thousands Attend Public Viewing for Senator Pinckney

On Wednesday, thousands of people were on the State House grounds to pay their respects to late Senator Clementa Pinckney.

Line of people forms outside State House for Pinckney Viewing

Crowds of people have formed a line outside the State House in order to attend the public viewing of Senator Clementa Pinckney.

Funeral arrangements set for 9 victims of church massacre

We continue to honor the nine victims of the Charleston church massacre, who were killed a week ago.

42 new troopers graduate from SC Highway Patrol

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Highway Patrol graduated 42 troopers from its Basic Class 96.

More dangerous heat along South Carolina coast

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The heat goes on in South Carolina.

Senator Clementa Pinckney's Processional to State House

The body of Senator Clementa Pinckney arrived at the State House by horse drawn caission shortly before 12:30pm Wednesday.

Officials: Death of 4-year-old found in car is 'suspicious'

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Officials say the Richland County Sheriff's Department is investigating the suspicious death of a 4-year-old found in a car in northwest Columbia.

Senator Clementa Pinckney Public Viewing at State House

Today from 1pm - 5pm Senator Clementa Pinckney Public Viewing at the State House

S.C. House and Senate agree to debate Confederate flag removal

The South Carolina House and Senate adopt resolutions to debate the Confederate flag, after the budget is passed.

Rally at State House Against Confederate Flag

On Tuesday afternoon, both the South Carolina House and Senate passed voted to adopt resolutions to discuss the confederate flag debate during special session.