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Sales Tax Holiday Helps Get Kids Back to School

Stores and shoppers are prepping for this weekend's sales tax holiday.

State agency to help track Clemson-South Carolina rivalry

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Fans of Clemson and South Carolina have long kept score in the rivalry between the respective schools. Now, the state Department of Agriculture and both athletic departments are making things official.

Clowney's Father Denied Bond

The father of Houston Texans defensive end Jadeveon Clowney has been denied bond after being charged with two counts of attempted murder in a shooting at a Rock Hill bar.

Survey: Americans Support Confederate Flag Removal

A national survey shows 57 percent of Americans support South Carolina's decision to remove the Confederate flag from its Statehouse grounds while 34 percent are opposed.

Victim in Lexington Co. Fatal Accident Identified

We now know the name of a man killed in an accident earlier this week.

Before I Die Wall to be Unveiled Thursday

The City of West Columbia will unveil the "Before I Die Wall" Thursday at the West Columbia Riverwalk.

Columbia Police Serving up Sweet Treats

Columbia Police officers are on Patrol, serving up some icy sweet treats.

SC gay marriage plaintiffs seek almost $250,000 in costs

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The two couples who challenged South Carolina's gay marriage ban in federal court are seeking almost a quarter-million dollars in court costs.

South Carolina limiting number of death certificates issued

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The state of South Carolina has started limiting the number of death certificates that can be issued for each person to five.

Body Found of Missing Newberry Man

NEWBERRY, S.C. (WOLO) -- The Newberry County Sheriff's Office announced it has recovered the body of 66-year-old Henry Lee Brooks. Brooks body was found in waters near Black's Bridge over Highway 391 Tuesday afternoon. “It is always tragic to have…

"National Night Out" events held across Midlands

From the Lexington Police Department, to the City of Columbia, hundreds of Midlands' residents came out to celebrate "National Night Out."

Body of Missing Newberry Man Recovered

The body of a missing Newberry man was recovered late Tuesday after a two day search.

Jadeveon Clowney's Father Arrested in Rock Hill

The Father of former Gamecock Star Jadeveon Clowney has been arrested and is in custody facing attempted murder charges.

O'Malley returning to South Carolina for campaign events

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Democratic presidential hopeful Martin O'Malley is returning to South Carolina for several campaign events.

Mount Pleasant entrepreneurs appearing at White House

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (AP) — Entrepreneurs from a Mount Pleasant company are attending the first White House Demo Day.

National Night Out

Going out isn't just for the weekends anymore.

University hosts forum on innovation in hospitality, tourism

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The University of South Carolina is hosting a forum on innovation and entrepreneurship in the tourism and hospitality industries.

Coastal SC road plans lack barriers to keep bears at bay

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A four-lane road is being planned for South Carolina's Lowcountry without barriers to keep the area's black bears from lumbering into the path of motorists.

SC body camera law spurred by Ferguson, state's own shooting

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina lawmakers began exploring the possible use of body cameras after the shooting of an unarmed black man in Ferguson, Missouri, last year.