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Local Connection to Massacre Stuns Eastover Diner

We have learned the suspect in the Charleston church massacre, Dylann Roof, has roots right here in the Midlands.

Charleston Shooting Victims Identified

Charleston County Coroner Rae Wooten has identified the nine victims following Wednesday night's church shooting.

FBI: Charleston Mass Shooting Suspect Captured

The FBI is confirming to ABC Columbia News that Dylann Roof, the suspect in the mass shooting in Charleston, was arrested in Shelby, NC.

House Speaker Mourns loss of Senator Pinckney in shooting

Democratic State Senator Clementa Pinckney is among the 9 dead in a mass shooting at a Charleston Church. SC House Speaker Jay Lucas issued the following statement regarding the death of Senator Clementa Pinckney.

Former Emanuel A.M.E. Pastor Reacts to Mass Shooting

A local pastor talks about the moment he heard friends from the church he once worked with were gunned down during a church service.

Famously Hot Blood Drive

The American Red Cross Columbia Chapter is asking you to roll up your sleeves and give the gift of life.

Swimmer found dead in the Broad River in Columbia

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A man has died while swimming in the Broad River in Columbia in an apparent drowning.

Conference in Columbia focuses on walking, biking to school

COLLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Parents, educators, traffic planners and others from across South Carolina are gathering in Columbia to discuss safe ways for children to bicycle and walk to school.

61-year-old man killed after being struck by CSX train

LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — The Lexington County Coroner has identified a man who was killed after being struck by a train.

Charleston Church of mass shooting steeped in history

The Charleston church that was the site of Wednesday night’s massacre is steeped in historic significance stretching from the time of slavery to the civil rights movement.

House approves compromise to keep Uber rides available in SC

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A bill allowing Uber to continue operating in South Carolina past the end of June could be one vote from Gov. Nikki Haley's desk.

SC State declares financial emergency to make deep cuts

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — The new trustees at South Carolina State University have declared a financial emergency at the school that will allow administers to make deep cuts in programs, faculty and workers.

SC Senate rejects last-ditch attempt to force roads debate

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The legislative session will end without a road-funding bill, despite the House's last-ditch effort to pressure the Senate into passing a plan.

More witnesses take stand in Troy Stevenson case

[gtxvideo vid="q2EwCPZn" playlist="" pid="rkijshg2" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/q2EwCPZn.jpg" vtitle="Stevenson trial day three”] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- After Troy Stevenson rejected a plea deal Tuesday, day three of the murder trial included witness testimony from investigators to forensic scientists. From two-minutes on the stand…

Hillary Clinton Makes Campaign Stop in SC

Presidential Candidate Hillary Clinton made her second campaign stop in the Palmetto State on Wednesday afternoon.

Boeing supplier to build new Orangeburg plant; hire 75

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — A company that helps build the coverings for the compartments for the engines for Boeing jets is opening a new plant in Orangeburg County.