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Three people shot in Hopkins

HOPKINS, SC (WOLO) -- The Richland County Sheriff's Department says it responded to a shooting at the 15-hundred block of lower Richland Boulevard just after midnight.

3-Year-Old, Subject of Abuse Probe, Dies of Injuries

BOILING SPRINGS, S.C. (AP) _ A 3-yea-rold child whose injuries resulted in abuse charges against her baby sitter has died of those injuries.

Bond Denied for Man Accused of Shooting Police Officer

A Lexington County judge denied bond Wednesday to the man accused of shooting a West Columbia Police Officer on Tuesday afternoon.

Senate passes 3-month tax amnesty in South Carolina

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina senators have approved a bill that would offer taxpayers three months to settle any overdue tax bills without fees, financial penalties or criminal investigation.

SC food stamp fraud unit nets its first convictions

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's top prosecutor says a special unit dedicated to combatting food stamp fraud has secured its first convictions.

DSS caseloads skyrocket as workers use more scrutiny

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's new system to determine whether children need services from the Department of Social Services is working so well that caseworkers at the social services agency are being overwhelmed.

Parks at Lake Murray Dam opening for 2015 season

CAYCE, S.C. (AP) — The parks at Lake Murray are opening up for the spring.

Accident Shuts Down I-20

If you were on I-20 Wednesday afternoon chances are you were there for a while.

Bill creates felony for sober drivers who seriously injure

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A driver who seriously injures someone while driving recklessly in South Carolina could be charged with a felony under a bill senators are debating.

West Columbia Police Officer Shot

UPDATE: Authorities say the suspect in Tuesday's officer involved shooting is in police custody, while the officer remains in stable condition.

Deputies search for missing woman in Calhoun County

The sheriff's office is looking for 41-year-old Paulette Scott. She has been missing for about a week.

Congressman's son named in Clemson University lawsuit

There are new developments in the lawsuit that the parents of a dead Clemson University fraternity student have filed against the school, the fraternity and three of its members.

SC senators send anti-human-trafficking law to Haley's desk

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Legislation to allow South Carolina's State Grand Jury to investigate human trafficking is heading to Gov. Nikki Haley for final approval.

Name of Sun City Hilton Head Shooting Victim Released

BLUFFTON, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities in Beaufort County have released the name of a man shot and killed at Sun City Hilton Head.

John Bolton set to attend Citizens United forum in SC

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — An upcoming South Carolina gathering that features a number of potential Republican presidential contenders has added another name to the guest list.

SC Senate panel approves closing DUI loophole on mopeds

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Senate panel has approved a measure seeking to close a loophole in South Carolina law and make it illegal to drive a moped while drunk.

Legislators: Contentious relationship may harm Haley agenda

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Following her decisive re-election win, Gov. Nikki Haley is pulling no punches, as she publicly chastises her fellow Republicans on social media and at events in their districts.

Statue of noted Charleston blacksmith being rededicated

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Charleston is rededicating a statue in honor of noted blacksmith Philip Simmons whose ironwork appears throughout the city.

SC State trustees approve 3-year, $20M fundraising campaign

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — The trustees of financially troubled South Carolina State University have approved a plan for raising $20 million over three years.