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Irmo Police Chief Announces Retirement

A member of the Midlands law enforcement community is calling it a career.

Julian Nexsen of Nexsen Pruet Passes Away

A giant in the South Carolina legal community has passed away.

Housing Authority Opens New Grocery Store in Downtown Columbia

Residents of Downtown Columbia have a new place to shop.

Retired Military Leaders: Childhood Obesity Threat to National Security

Several high ranking former military members were at the state house Wednesday and they say keeping kids healthy is vital to the future defense of the country.

2 more SC governments on record opposed to offshore drilling

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The City of Columbia and Charleston County have gone on record opposing offshore seismic surveys and drilling for oil and natural gas.

Events in nearly 40 SC communities mark Bike to School Day

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Almost 40 South Carolina communities are planning events for National Bike to School Day.

Mother's Day Gift Idea

One local business wants to help you find a gift for Mother's Day and they say this one is more than it's weight in gold.

SC law enforcement officers honor colleagues who have died

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Law enforcement officers from across South Carolina are gathering to honor their colleagues who died last year.

Obesity Prevents Young Adults from Serving in the Military

Retired generals and admirals from South Carolina will release a new report on Wednesday.

Columbia Animal Shelter Offers Adoption Deals in May

The Columbia Animal Shelter is celebrating National Pet Month.

Students Prepare for Graduation at Midlands Technical College

A group of local students will sport their caps and gowns Wednesday night.

SC Senate budget debate centers on roads, borrowing

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The state Senate's budget debate is turning into a fight over road construction and borrowing.

House, Senate tries to reach deal to fire SC State trustees

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Three senators and three House members are meeting to try to find a compromise to fire the South Carolina State University Board of Trustees.

Nationwide (WOLO)-Panera Bread is pledging to remove all artificial additives and preservatives from its food by the end of next year. On its website, Panera published a list of some of the 150 ingredients that will change.

Midlands Gives Breaks 2014 Record Before Day Ends

On Tuesday, people across the midlands came together to donate to organizations across the midlands and make an impact, through Midlands Gives.

Deputies Investigate After Body Found in Spartanburg County

LYMAN, S.C. (AP) _ Sheriff's deputies in Spartanburg County are investigating after a body was found in the woods near Lyman.

SC House member expects to pay off ethics fines by fall

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Rep. Harold Mitchell says he expects to pay off more than $16,000 in ethics fines by September.

Gay leaders happy even with anti-discrimination bill failing

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Even after an anti-discrimination bill was pulled off the floor of the South Carolina House, supporters of gay rights are pleased that this has been a surprisingly quiet Legislative session for them.

DHEC plans hearings statewide on SC Health Plan

FLORENCE, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control plans to hold four public hearings next month on the proposed South Carolina Health Plan.