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Blythewood Boil Water Advisory

The town of Blythewood is having issues with its water.

SC House bill banning Sharia Law turns into long debate

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The debate in the South Carolina House over a bill prohibiting courts from enforcing foreign law in the state will continue next week.

BB King dead at 89

`King of the Blues' legend B.B. King is dead at age 89.

Endangered Person Advisory

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division is asking for your help to find an endangered person.

Deputies: Newborn Tested Positive for Marijuana

A Cordova woman is charged with unlawful neglect of a child after deputies say her newborn tested positive for marijuana.

Camden Police Officer Charged with Child Neglect

A Camden police officer is facing a charge after allegedly striking a 4 year old with his hands and a belt.

Richland Recycles Friday

Richland County residents have a chance to recycle items that would normally end up in a land fill or down a drain.

Chief Holbrook Releases Internal Affairs Report

On Thursday, the Columbia Police Department released an Internal Affairs Report for 2014.

Sheriff: Lexington County Man a Victim in Murder-Suicide

GASTON, S.C. (AP) _ Lexington County authorities say a man killed at his Gaston home last month was a victim in a murder-suicide.

South Carolina State has its new board of trustees

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina State University has a new board of trustees.

Lawyer suspended 3 years for sexual activities with client

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Supreme Court suspended a Columbia lawyer who had sex with a married man for years while representing the man and his wife in more than 20 legal actions.

Sheriff: Lexington County man a victim in murder-suicide

GASTON, S.C. (AP) — Lexington County authorities say a man killed at his Gaston home last month was a victim in a murder-suicide.

West Columbia Water Boil Advisory

A broken water line is affecting several neighborhoods. Click to see the complete list of areas.

South Carolina House passes body camera legislation

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina bill promoting the use of body cameras has been named for the black man who was fatally shot last month by a white North Charleston police officer.

City of Columbia Recruiting at Public Safety Job Fair

The City of Columbia is looking for some new employees.

Change Coming for SC State University

South Carolina State University's new Governing Board should be in place Thursday.

Design and Development Review Commission Holds Meeting

Changes could be coming to a portion of downtown Columbia.

Summer Movie Series Returns to Riverfront Park

The fun begins on Friday, June 5.

Summer Camps Aim to Keep Kids Out of Trouble

Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott wants to keep kids out of trouble.

Officials Post Link to Malfunction Junction Meeting

You still have time to make your opinion known at the Department of Transportation.

Authorities Focuses on Traffic Enforcement Operations

You may see a larger law enforcement presence in Lexington County starting Thursday.

Rep. Hardwick resigns after House speaker's investigation

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Surfside Beach Rep. Nelson Hardwick has resigned following a complaint investigated by House Speaker Jay Lucas.

South Carolina looks for money to protect toxic waste dump

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina senators are trying to figure out how much money it will take to keep a toxic waste landfill in Sumter County safe for decades to come.