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Deputies: Body found floating in Northeast Columbia

Deputies in Richland County say they're looking into how a man's body ended up in a body of water in northeast Columbia.

Fire forces residents from Columbia assisted living home

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — More than 80 residents were forced from an assisted living complex in Columbia after a morning fire.

More dangerous heat in eastern South Carolina

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — It's another scorcher for eastern South Carolina.

Job growth, training focus of Clinton's trip to S. Carolina

SANTEE, S.C. (AP) — Hillary Rodham Clinton is talking about the importance of job training during a visit to South Carolina this week.

City fires Newberry police chief

The Newberry police chief is out.

Man vents about the Midlands heat wave

We're not even into the official start of summer, but the City of Columbia is proving its "Famously Hot."

Graham releases free online book during presidential run

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham is releasing an online autobiography to coincide with his run for president.

Fire at retirement community forces evacuation

A three alarm fire prompted a mass evacuation at the Forest Pines Assisted Living Facility Retirement Community off Forest Drive.

Misting stations open to beat heat

The City of Columbia is trying to help folks stay cool.

SC Senate majority leader asks Leatherman to step down

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's most powerful politician says he has no intention of stepping down as the chamber's leader.

SC board approves borrowing $123M for Volvo incentives

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's financial oversight board has approved Gov. Nikki Haley's request to borrow $123 million for infrastructure promised to Volvo.

Man Charged in Hunnewell Case Rejects Plea Deal

On Tuesday, a midlands man accused of murder rejected a plea deal.

Teen ballet dancer from Columbia catches world's eye

16-year-old ballet dancer from Columbia earns global recognition for his art.

State financial board gives SC State extension on loan

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A state financial board has given South Carolina State University a five-year reprieve from repaying a $6 million loan.

Rand Paul says people have had enough Bushes, Clintons

LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul says he thinks voters are tired of presidents and White House hopefuls coming from a handful of families.

Heat advisory again Tuesday for eastern South Carolina

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — It's going to be dangerously hot again in eastern South Carolina.

Beating the heat across the Midlands

The Midlands is dealing with some dangerous heat and humidity.

Woman hurt after accident with school bus

A woman is in the hospital after her car ended up under a school bus in Cayce.

Woman found dead in Union County mobile home park

UNION, S.C. (AP) — Sheriff's deputies are investigating the shooting death of a woman just west of Union.

ABC'S of Hunger in the Midlands

Join ABC Columbia as we partner with area McDonald's and Harvest Hope Food Bank to put food on the tables of hungry families.

Uber offers free rides during Columbia Fashion Week

It's day two of Columbia Fashion Week. If you're planning on attending the event, parking won't be an issue.

Off-duty Aiken County deputy charged in wife's death

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — An off-duty Aiken County sheriff's deputy has been charged with involuntary manslaughter and fired after his 24-year-old wife was shot to death in their North Augusta home.