UPDATE: CPD investigate deadly shooting
Police are investigating a deadly shooting out of Columbia.
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Teachers Use New Avenues to Obtain Classroom Funds
Teachers use the internet to fundraise for classroom expenses.
Ex-South Carolina governor Hodges endorses Hillary Clinton
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Former South Carolina Gov. Jim Hodges is backing Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign.
Gov. Haley Asks for Review of Abortion Clinics
This week, Governor Nikki Haley called for the investigation of abortion clinics in South Carolina.
Palmetto Health Richland goes "Baby-Friendly"
Palmetto Health Richland joins a group of 270 hospitals nationwide, that are designated as "Baby-Friendly"
SC forestry impact estimated at almost $19B
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Forestry Commission estimates the impact of the forestry industry in South Carolina at almost $19 billion.
Boil Water Advisory Lifted
West Columbia, SC (WOLO)- A boil water advisory in West Columbia has been lifted.
Columbia Fire Dept. responds to apartment fire
Columbia firefighters are investigating a Wednesday afternoon fire at a Midlands apartment complex.
Door from jet falls on Mt. Holly golf course
A panel door from a plane that was landing in Charlotte Wednesday afternoon fell just yards away from golfers in Mount Holly.
Sanders to visit Palmetto State on two-day campaign swing
U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders’ two-day campaign swing includes stops in Greenville, Columbia and Sumter.
AmbioPharm, Inc. Expanding Aiken County Operations
AmbioPharm, Inc. (APi), a company that specializes in the manufacturing of peptides and the development of generic drugs, is expanding its existing Aiken County operations. The company is investing $18.8 million in the expansion and will create 100 new jobs over the next five years.
U of SC, local groups team to improve access to healthy food
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The University of South Carolina's school of public health and its medical school are teaming up with community organizations to help people get increased access to fresh and healthy fruits and vegetables.
Debate set for Democrats vying for Pinckney's seat
The South Carolina Democratic Party is hosting a debate for candidates vying for the state Senate seat that Clementa Pinckney held for 15 years before he and eight of his parishioners were slain in June.
Former Subway Pitchman to pay $1.4 million in restitution to minor victims
Federal prosecutors say longtime Subway pitchman Jared Fogle has agreed to plead guilty to engaging in sex acts with minors and receiving child pornography.
Civil War re-enactment canceled after Charleston slayings
An historic South Carolina plantation has canceled a Civil War battle re-enactment following the shooting deaths of nine black parishioners at a Charleston church.
Sex offender who escaped from Texas found dead in SC
A sex offender who escaped from Texas earlier this month has been found dead in Myrtle Beach.
Storm system strengthens, becomes Tropical Storm Danny
A system that developed over the mid-Atlantic Tuesday has become Tropical Danny.
GOP Gov. Haley asks for review of SC's 3 abortion clinics
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley has asked South Carolina's public health agency to investigate the state's three abortion clinics, concentrating on the one operated by Planned Parenthood.
Boosters campaign to build Fort Jackson centennial park
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A group of military supporters is kicking off a $1 million campaign to build a memorial park commemorating the 100th birthday of Fort Jackson, the Army's largest training site.
Anson Mills mills food for thought
Behind a car wash in downtown Columbia sits a mill known around the world for its heirloom grains.
Midlands Man Recalls Working at Amazon
Online shopping powerhouse, Amazon, is coming under fire this week after an in-depth New York Times article hit the stands.
Former Subway spokesperson expected to plead guilty
Former Subway spokesman Jared Fogle is expected to enter a plea deal with the U.S. Attorney's Office in connection to the July raid at his Zionsville home.
5 judges file for open Supreme Court seat in South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Five judges are vying for an open slot on South Carolina's Supreme Court.
Still another SC government opposing offshore drilling
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Still another coastal community in South Carolina has gone on record against offshore seismic testing and drilling for fossil fuels.
Robbers with machete run when store cashier pulls out sword
Two ninja-clad teens armed with a machete and expecting an easy robbery at a Pittsburgh convenience store got quite a shock when a cashier pulled out a sword and started chasing them.
