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NAACP ends its 15-year economic boycott of South Carolina

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The NAACP has lifted its 15-year economic boycott of South Carolina a day after the state took down a Confederate battle flag flying near the Statehouse.

State House Crews remove concrete where Confederate Flag once stood

Crews Monday morning worked to remove the concrete where the Confederate Flag once stood on the State House grounds.

SC State Museum celebrates Christmas in July

It may be early, but we're listening out for Santa's sleigh bells.

High-ranking SC health official departs state agency

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A top South Carolina health official has stepped down not long after a new head of her department took over.

SC Army post holds football skills camp with NFL players

FORT JACKSON, S.C. (AP) — The children of adults with ties to Fort Jackson are getting the chance to run around with an NFL player.

Richland Co. Sheriff's find body off I-77 in Blythewood

Richland County Sheriff's deputies say they found a body off Interstate 77 in Blythewood Sunday.

Lexington Fire battles house fire in West Columbia

Crews tackled a house fire on Graydon Court in West Columbia Sunday morning.

West Columbia man drowns in Congaree River Sunday morning

A West Columbia man drowned in the Congaree River in downtown Columbia Sunday morning.

Crews monitor 30-acre area after forest fire in Lugoff

Lugoff fire crews, with help from county and state resources, suppress a 30 acre blaze burning behind a subdivision off U.S. Highway 1.

Man charged with murder at Columbia bar

A man is charged in the murder of another man at a bar on Decker Boulevard in Columbia.

Governor Scott Walker coming to the Midlands

Governor Walker is expected to announce his presidential run Monday. He will be in the Midlands Wednesday.

Police seize $60K in marijuana plants during welfare check

LYNCHBURG, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a 67-year-old Lynchburg man has been arrested on drug charges after a welfare check at the suspect's home led deputies to discover more than $60,000 in marijuana plants.

Dalzell man charged after body found

A Dalzell man is charged with murder after a body was found behind a vacant house early Friday evening.

SC officials: body of 30-year-old Cessna pilot recovered

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina officials have recovered the body of the 30-year-old pilot killed along with his father in the collision of their private plane with an Air Force F-16 fighter jet earlier this week.

Feds discuss church fires investigation with SC pastors

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's NAACP and federal agencies are meeting with black church leaders about fires that have burned several sanctuaries around the Southeast.

What's Next for the Confederate Flag?

Immediately following its removal, the Confederate Flag was transported in an armored SLED vehicle to the South Carolina Confederate Relic Room where it will be displayed.

President Barack Obama releases statement on Flag

President Barack Obama reacting Friday to the removal of the Confederate Flag from SC State House grounds.

Video: Confederate Flag Removed From State House

Video of the Confederate Flag as it is removed from the State House grounds. Watch as Honor Guard removes the flag.

Crowds Gather for Confederate Flag removal Ceremony

ABC COLUMBIA News will broadcast Confederate Flag Removal Ceremony LIVE

Video: Future Plans for the Confederate Flag

Friday morning the Confederate flag will no longer be flying on Statehouse grounds, instead it will be added to a collection of artifacts at a local museum dedicated to preserving the state's military history.

Ceremony to remove Confederate Flag

A ceremony is set for 10:00 Friday morning to remove the Confederate Flag from State House grounds.

Parole again denied for ex-Carolina Investors exec Sheppard

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina parole officials are again rejecting an early release request from a former executive of bankrupt financial firm HomeGold.