2 charged in murder in Lexington County nightclub shootings
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Two men are charged with murder after a shooting last weekend outside a Lexington County nightclub.
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Senate Finance panel advances bill that keeps state running
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A bill that would keep South Carolina state government running if the fiscal year starts July 1 without a budget is heading to the full Senate.
Printing company expanding, adding 50 jobs in West Columbia
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A printing and marketing company based in Orangeburg is expanding in the Midlands and adding 50 new jobs.
President sending 450 more troops to Iraq
Lawmakers and Columbia residents react to the news that President Obama is sending 450 additional military personnel to Iraq.
SCHP responds to deadly accident in Lexington Co
The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly accident in Lexington County.
Bimbo Bakeries expanding in SC, adding 30 jobs
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Bimbo Bakeries USA is expanding its operation in Orangeburg and will add 30 jobs.
Officials respond to report of suspicious package
Federal officials are currently responding to reports of a suspicious package at the US Bankruptcy Court in Downtown Columbia.
Riverbanks Zoo opening 2 new exhibits
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Riverbanks Zoo is opening a new grizzly bear and river otter exhibit.
Retrial moved in case of SC police chief who shot black man
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The retrial of a former South Carolina police chief charged with murder in the shooting death of an unarmed black man has been moved out of Orangeburg County where the incident occurred.
Local Blues Legend Wins Highest Honor in Folk Arts
Local Blues Legend Drink Small, the Blues Doctor, is one of the 2015 N-E-A National Heritage Fellows. The Honor is the highest in the folk arts medium.
Lawsuit challenges college regulations for in-state tuition
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A federal lawsuit accuses South Carolina of unconstitutionally denying college scholarships to resident U.S. citizens and forcing them to pay out-of-state tuition.
DHEC to review approval for offshore seismic testing
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Members of the Board of Health and Environmental Control this week take another look at the conditional approval given by the DHEC staff for seismic testing for oil and natural gas off the South Carolina coast.
Be ready for anything this hurricane season
NOAA predicts a below-average season for Atlantic Coast hurricanes, but the South Carolina Emergency Management Division says you need to prepare for the worst.
Advocates Weigh-In on Domestic Violence Law
South Carolina ranks second in the nation for women killed by men. However, this year lawmakers have made changes, signing a domestic violence bill last week.
Riverbanks Zoo to unveil new exhibits
It's not black bears but grizzly bears and river otters that you will be seeing more of right here in the Midlands.
Pilot study shows $12M in savings among 4 school districts
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A pilot study of four public school districts in South Carolina shows they could collectively save roughly $12 million over five years through efficiencies.
Richland County drivers deal with road closure
Drivers need to navigate around a road closure in Richland County.
SC's fiscal year to start without a state budget
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina will almost certainly start the fiscal year July 1 without a budget.
Mayor Benjamin Declares June 21 "Make Music Day"
It's official. Tuesday, Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin announced the designation of June 21 as "Make Music Day"
Richland Two hosts job fair
You may want to give your resume a quick update.
SC Coroner: Man shot woman to death before killing himself
BATESBURG-LEESVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Lexington County authorities say a Batesburg-Leesville man shot a woman to death before killing himself.
"Before I Die" wall coming to West Columbia
The global public art installation will be set up in Riverfront Park for a month starting in August.
Police locate man missing from mental health facility
A man has been found in Columbia after police say he left a mental health facility because of an argument with a worker.
Presidential Candidate Rick Perry Visits South Carolina
On Monday, Rick Perry made a campaign stop in Columbia.
Ex-Texas Gov. Perry making campaign trip to South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry is making a trip to South Carolina on the heels of his official entry into the 2016 presidential race.
