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Lower Richland Residents Protest Sewer Project

On Monday, several Lower Richland residents protested the Lower Richland Sewer project outside the Federal Building.

Correction: Bamberg-Assault Rifle story

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — In a story May 27 about a Bamberg County official charged with shooting at two women, The Associated Press reported erroneously who was shot. A 35-year-old woman was shot, not her 62-year-old mother, who was not hurt.

Three Facing Charges in Shooting at Summerville Restaurant

SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ Police have arrested a man and two women in connection with a shooting that injured two people at in Summerville.

Report of collapsed building in Richland County

The Columbia Fire Department is responding to the report of a collapsed building in Richland County.

Midlands dealing with severe weather

The Midlands is dealing with an active weather scenario.

SCDOT director submits letter of resignation

The head of South Carolina's Department of Transportation is leaving.

Ring recovered from ashes of fiery, 10-vehicle crash on I-26

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — An engagement ring feared destroyed in a fiery, multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 26 near Columbia has been returned to its owner unscathed.

New SC State Board to meet for second time

Tuesday marks a second meeting of the minds of the newly formed Board of Trustees at South Carolina State University.

2015 Hurricane season officially underway

It's the official start of the 2015 Atlantic Hurricane Season

Gov. relates to miltary families on Facebook post

Michael Haley reportedly left Sunday morning for three weeks of military training.

Bridgestone opens application process

There are nearly 200 jobs up for grabs in South Carolina.

Commerce to seek borrowing $123M for Volvo package

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Commerce Department will ask a legislative panel to approve borrowing $123 million toward the incentive package promised to Volvo Cars.

Red Cross asks for blood donations this summer

Summer activities can be fun, but they also often keep blood and platelet donors from giving.

Former DHEC director working as Revenue consultant

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The former director of South Carolina's public health and environmental agency is back in state government as a Revenue Department consultant.

Request for Volvo Incentive Package

The Commerce Department will ask a legislative panel to approve borrowing $123 million toward the incentive package promised to Volvo Cars.

Summer Tourism Kicks Off on Coast

The summer tourist season is underway along the South Carolina coast and that brings a season of sun, surf and perhaps storms.

3-Year-Old Shot Near Myrtle Beach

Horry County authorities say a 3-year-old was accidentally shot at a home near Myrtle Beach, leading to a second person being shot outside the hospital.

DSS helping South Carolina seniors get fresh produce

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Summer is a great time to enjoy fresh fruits and veggies in South Carolina, and state officials are working to make sure the state's seniors have a chance to do just that.

SC's actual income tax rates much lower than portrayed

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley is demanding that legislators cut personal income taxes to make South Carolina more competitive with its neighboring states. But South Carolinians already pay less in income taxes than their counterparts in North Carolina and Georgia, as well as most other states that collect the tax.