42 new troopers graduate from SC Highway Patrol
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Highway Patrol graduated 42 troopers from its Basic Class 96.
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More dangerous heat along South Carolina coast
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The heat goes on in South Carolina.
Senator Clementa Pinckney's Processional to State House
The body of Senator Clementa Pinckney arrived at the State House by horse drawn caission shortly before 12:30pm Wednesday.
Officials: Death of 4-year-old found in car is 'suspicious'
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Officials say the Richland County Sheriff's Department is investigating the suspicious death of a 4-year-old found in a car in northwest Columbia.
Senator Clementa Pinckney Public Viewing at State House
Today from 1pm - 5pm Senator Clementa Pinckney Public Viewing at the State House
S.C. House and Senate agree to debate Confederate flag removal
The South Carolina House and Senate adopt resolutions to debate the Confederate flag, after the budget is passed.
Rally at State House Against Confederate Flag
On Tuesday afternoon, both the South Carolina House and Senate passed voted to adopt resolutions to discuss the confederate flag debate during special session.
What's Next for Lawmakers Debate on Flag
Timeline for Lawmakers to vote on Confederate Flag. What are the possible options for Lawmakers in special session.
Crowds Chant "Take it Down" at Rally at State House
Several hundred are gathered at Rally to Remove flag on State House grounds, chanting "Take it down"
Rally to remove Flag underway at State House
A rally to urge lawmakers to remove the Confederate Flag from State House Grounds underway.
Dangerous heat continues along South Carolina coast
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Still another scorching day in eastern South Carolina.
YMCA counselor drowns in SC lake after jumping from bridge
CLOVER, S.C. (AP) — A 19-year-old South Carolina man is dead after he and a fellow YMCA camp counselor went for an early-morning dip in Lake Wylie.
Reaction to Governor's call for Confederate flag's removal
Midlands residents and state lawmakers react to the news that the Confederate flag flying in front of the S.C. State House will be taken down.
Governor Haley calls for removal of Flag
Gov. Nikki Haley "Today we are here in a moment of unity to say it's time to remove the flag from capitol grounds"
Officials: Death of 4-year-old found in car is 'suspicious'
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Officials say the Richland County Sheriff's Department is investigating the suspicious death of a 4-year-old found in a car in northwest Columbia.
Ronald McDonald House to build residential home in Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Ronald McDonald House of Columbia is set to break ground next month on a new residential facility that will provide services to more families with sick or injured children.
Public hearing set for The COMET Transit Service
The COMET may be moving in a different direction to keep the community more mobile, and you have a chance to weigh in on the decision.
GOP state House member proposes taking down Confederate flag
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Republican state representative says it's past time for the Confederate flag to be removed from Statehouse grounds.
Exhibit about WWI trench maps opens at military museum
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — An exhibit about World War I trench maps has opened at the S.C. Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum.
SC State Fair bans most fowl, bird competitions for 2015
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Most fowl and bird competitions won't be part of the 2015 South Carolina State Fair as a precaution against the avian influenza virus, commonly called bird flu.
City of Columbia issues boil water advisory
The City of Columbia Water Works has issued a boil water advisory for certain water customers.
Four-year-old found dead in car at Columbia apartment complex
Richland County Sheriff's Deputies say they're investigating the death of a child at Richland Terrace Apartments in Columbia, after the child was found inside a car on the property
Community members cry for Confederate flag's removal
Hundreds gathered in front of the South Carolina State House Saturday night, to call for the Confederate flag to be taken down.
Clyburn Golf Center hosting free girls' golf clinic
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A special opportunity is coming up for girls in the Columbia area who are interested in learning about golf.
Repairs expected to cause heavy congestion on I-26
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina transportation officials are reminding drivers to expect heavy congestion on Interstate 26 in Richland County because of work to repair damage caused by a multi-vehicle wreck last month.
