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Summer Tourism Kicks Off on Coast

The summer tourist season is underway along the South Carolina coast and that brings a season of sun, surf and perhaps storms.

3-Year-Old Shot Near Myrtle Beach

Horry County authorities say a 3-year-old was accidentally shot at a home near Myrtle Beach, leading to a second person being shot outside the hospital.

DSS helping South Carolina seniors get fresh produce

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Summer is a great time to enjoy fresh fruits and veggies in South Carolina, and state officials are working to make sure the state's seniors have a chance to do just that.

SC's actual income tax rates much lower than portrayed

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley is demanding that legislators cut personal income taxes to make South Carolina more competitive with its neighboring states. But South Carolinians already pay less in income taxes than their counterparts in North Carolina and Georgia, as well as most other states that collect the tax.

Columbia VA hosting 9/11 military vets for night of baseball

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Dorn Veterans Affairs Medical Center is hosting a free admission night for those who served in the military since the Sept 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

Beau Biden Dead at 46

Vice President, Joe Biden releases a statement confirming the death of his son.

Kids Learn Life Lessons from Veterans

Seventh graders at Meadow Glen Middle School in Lexington work with veterans to create documentaries.

Produce for Low Income Seniors

The city of Columbia is trying to make sure that low income residents have access to healthy food.

Teen Killed in Train Ax

Authorities say a young is dead after he is killed while trying to cross a train track in Greenville.

Shooting Investigation

Columbia Police continue searching for a suspected gunman.

Officials: Sheep exposes 4 in Abbeville County to rabies

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina health officials say a sheep exposed four people to rabies in Abbeville County.

Wilson replaces Swinney as speaker at Palmetto Family event

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson will speak at an event sponsored by a group that opposes gay marriage next week after Clemson football coach Dabo Swinney canceled.

SC legislators have full discretion over additional $300M

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A vote by South Carolina's economic advisers has provided legislators an additional $300 million in discretionary spending.

Dog Found Safe Following I-26 Crash

Columbia, SC (WOLO)- Remember *Baby Girl,* the dog who went missing after that fiery crash on I-26 earlier this week? Well.. we're happy to report she's back home safe tonight.

Middle School Students Host Hand-A-Thon

On Friday, students at Crossroads Middle School hosted it's first Hand-A-Thon to help students in need.

Deputies in Richland Co warn about phone scam

The Richland County Sheriff's Department says someone is after your money.

Greenville County deputy fired after DUI arrest by own force

Authorities say a Greenville County deputy has been fired after he was pulled over and charged with driving under the influence from officers on his own force.