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Retrial begins for ex-SC police chief charged with murder

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A white former South Carolina police chief is facing a second trial on a murder charge in the shooting of an unarmed black man more than four years ago.

3 more positive tests for E. coli at Greenwood day care

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Health officials say testing has found three more cases of E. coli from an outbreak at a Greenwood day care center that has now sickened 11 and killed a 2-year-old boy.

Much work remains before a state budget is possible

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina legislators' chief responsibility when they return for a special session will be passing a state budget for the fiscal year that starts just two weeks later. But with parts of the budget package still up for debate on both chambers' floors, it appears highly unlikely a final spending plan will be possible before July 1.

South Carolina host to Army's 240th birthday celebration

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Members of the U.S. Army, their supporters, spouses and friends are celebrating the Army's 240th birthday with a traditional formal ball.

Leg found near Charleston marina is from a human

The Charleston County Coroner's Office has confirmed that a leg found in the Ashley River near Dolphin Cove Marina is human.

Moped driver in SC killed after collision with deputy

The Greenville County Coroner's office says that a moped driver was killed after he was struck by a Greenville County sheriff's deputy.

Two Teens Mauled in Separate Shark Attacks at North Carolina Beach

Two teenagers were mauled in separate shark attacks on the same stretch of North Carolina beach today, local officials said.

Neighborhoods, Residents, County Discuss How They Can ‘Upgrade Together’

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Neighborhood improvement, financial empowerment and improving quality of life were at the heart of a free conference that welcomed residents from across Richland County. At the first Upgrade Together Conference, Richland County officials discussed the importance…

Founder of the Fatherless Daughters Network hosts ‘Fatherless Girls Summit’

Global life strategist Angela Carr Patterson is kicking off her first Fatherless Girls Summit on June 13, 2015, at the Springhill Suites Downtown Vista in Columbia, SC.

Gov. McCrory says it is too late to stop I-77 toll lanes

North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory says it's too late for the state to change its mind on using toll lanes to expand Interstate 77 north of Charlotte.

Clinton campaign holding watch parties in South Carolina

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina supporters are getting ready for the official launch of Democratic presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton's campaign.

Ex-USC center chief pleads guilty to wire fraud

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The former head of the University of South Carolina's now-discontinued Center for Manufacturing and Technology pleaded guilty Thursday to federal wire fraud charges.

SC pays off $1B unemployment debt to federal government

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's unemployment agency has paid off its nearly $1 billion debt to the federal government, five months ahead of schedule.

SC State's acting president: School will remain open

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A decision to keep the troubled South Carolina State University's accreditation on probation removed an immediate threat of forced closure.

Officials Remind People to Stay Safe in Extreme Heat

Summer is a little more than a week away, but South Carolinians will need to take steps over the weekend to keep themselves safe in the heat.

Repair work continues on I-26 after fiery crash

State transportation officials are looking to repair parts of I-26 outside Columbia after a fiery crash last month, and it will affect drivers.

DC Police: 19-year-old dies after taking drug `Molly'

Police say a Virginia woman celebrating her 19th birthday at a concert venue in Washington has died after apparently taking the drug ``Molly.''

SC State's acting president: School will remain open

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A decision to keep South Carolina State University's accreditation on probation has removed an immediate threat of forced closure.

Officials Break Ground on Innovista Project

On Thursday morning, city leaders and officials broke ground on phase one of the Innovista Greene Street project.

6 more to be sentenced in SC State kickback case

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Several people accused in a kickback and corruption scheme at South Carolina State University are set to be sentenced.

SC company creating 30 new jobs in Hampton County

ESTILL, S.C. (AP) — A company that makes chemicals used in the pharmaceutical industry is investing $1 million in a new facility in Hampton County that will create 30 new jobs.

SC State to keep accreditation

We're following developments, concerning the future of South Carolina State University.

SLED checking report of missing money in Lexington County

LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — State Law Enforcement Division agents are investigating reports of missing money in the Lexington County clerk of court's office.