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Death Toll Climbs in Nepal Quake

Hundreds have now been confirmed dead after Saturday mornings earthquake.

USC offers free sports physicals for student athletes

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Students from 27 high schools, prep schools and middle schools in central South Carolina are getting a chance to have free sports physicals so they can participate in athletics.

State Democrats talk presidential politics, state comeback

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Democrats launched their annual convention weekend insisting they can return to power in this GOP-dominated state.

DHEC board picks former Duke Energy exec as next leader

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The governing board of South Carolina's public health and environmental agency has picked a former Duke Energy executive as its next leader.

Certificate of Need faces tough fight in SC Legislature

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The fight to overhaul regulations for building and expanding hospitals and other medical facilities in South Carolina has been so combative that lawmakers may not resolve the issue this year.

Former Wellford Police Officer Charged with Misconduct

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) _ A former police officer in the Spartanburg County town of Wellford has been charged with misconduct in office.

Boil Water Advisory

Chapin, SC (WOLO)-We have a boil water advisory tonight. The Chapin utilities department has issued a boil water advisory for residents of The Oakbrook Landing subdivision.

Jay Koon Takes Oath as New Lexington County Sheriff

After more than four decades, there is officially a new elected sheriff in Lexington County. Jay Koon was sworn into office Friday afternoon in front of his family and several supporters.

SC State Museum celebrates 25th anniversary of Hubble Scope

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina State Museum is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Hubble Space Telescope.

Mark Warner, Lincoln Chafee to address SC Democrats

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Virginia Sen. Mark Warner is among those scheduled to address a gathering of South Carolina Democrats this weekend.

SC combat vets finishing up 175-mile river challenge

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Twenty-two combat veterans from South Carolina are finishing their 175-mile trip from Columbia to Charleston by water.

Historic Columbia Hosts Gardening Symposium

Historic Columbia will host the 2015 Gardening Symposium starting today.

USC Music Students Perform "Sounds Around Town"

The community can hear music every hour on the hour for a day of "Sounds Around Town."

Crews Work to Figure Out Cause of House Fire

Crews are working to figure out what started a home fire near Lake Murray.

Bruce Jenner Shares Story

For the first time, Bruce Jenner is sitting down and sharing his story.

James Taylor Coming to Colonial Life Arena in July

James Taylor is making his way to Columbia this summer.

Leatherman: Commerce requested about $125M for incentives

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The leader of the South Carolina Senate says he was asked to make roughly $125 million in borrowing available for a potential business incentive package.

SC House OKs bill ending permits to carry concealed weapons

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A bill that would allow South Carolina residents to carry concealed weapons without a permit has passed the House.

Senators start work on justices' education funding ruling

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Senate panel has started discussions on how to respond to the state Supreme Court's order that legislators fix South Carolina's broken education system.

SCHP Responding to Blocked Roadway

The South Carolina Highway Patrol is responding to an accident on Garner's Ferry Road.

Police: Stage collapses at Indiana school; more than 12 hurt

Authorities in central Indiana say more than a dozen people have been injured after a stage collapse at a public high school.

Body Found At Shaw Air Force Base

Sumter, SC (WOLO)-Officials at Shaw Air Force Base say they found the body of a deceased retiree.

AG Wilson Talks Domestic Violence Legislation

The numbers are staggering, the most recent reports rank South Carolina 2nd in the nation for women killed by men and the States Attorney General said this legislative session is the time to change that.