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Sumter teacher named South Carolina's best

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Sumter High School teacher has been named South Carolina's Teacher of the Year.

Study: Economic impact of national parks in SC $103M

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A new study estimates that South Carolina six national parks and historic sites mean about $103 million to the state's economy.

Attorneys ask court for no jail time for ex-Sheriff Metts

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Defense attorneys and prosecutors agree that former Lexington County Sheriff James Metts should not serve any time in prison.

5 rescued after getting lost in Congaree National Park

GADSDEN, S.C. (AP) — A family of five has been rescued after getting lost in the Congaree National Park southeast of Columbia.

Experts convening in SC for summit about marijuana use

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — National experts in a variety of fields are gathering in Columbia this week for a summit on marijuana.

Lawmakers Host Press Conference on Economy and Millennial Generation

A group of lawmakers will be holding a news conference at the State House to talk about the challenges that are facing people ages 18 to 35.

SC State University Board of Trustees Convenes for Board Meeting

The Board of Trustees at South Carolina State University are scheduled to meet this morning starting at 9:00.

Euro-Pro Recalls Shark Vacuums

Euro-Pro says about 142,000 upright Shark Vacuum Cleaners have an issue.

Five After Five Kicks Off April 23

The Annual Five After Five Concert Series is coming back to Five Points.

Palmetto Health Hosts Walk

The Palmetto Health Office of Community Health will host a 1.5 mile walk later today.

Million Dollar Lottery Ticket Waits to be Claimed

The South Carolina Education Lottery says a million dollar ticket is waiting to be claimed.

House panel approves bill giving veterans in-state tuition

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A House education committee has given unanimous approval to a measure allowing military veterans to get in-state tuition at South Carolina state colleges and universities as soon as they become residents.

Senate Finance advances $7B budget plan, $236M in borrowing

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Senate's budget-writing committee has advanced a budget package that includes borrowing $236 million, mostly for college construction.

Possible New Protection For The State House

Columbia, SC (WOLO)-The State House could soon be under new protection. A house committee has approved a bill combining the five agencies that currently provide security... into a newly formed capitol police force.

Video: Legislative Black Caucus Supports Body Camera Bill

The push for officer body cameras in South Carolina continued at the Statehouse Wednesday. The South Carolina Legislative Black Caucus gathered to show support for legislation that would implement body cameras statewide.

GOP Primary for Berkeley Sheriff goes to a Runoff

MONCKS CORNER, S.C. (AP) _ There will be a runoff in the crowded Republican primary for Berkeley County sheriff but the field is not set.

Officials: Man shot by Lexington deputies dies

IRMO, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a man shot by Lexington County sheriff's deputies has died.

SC House committee passes bill creating Capitol Police

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A House committee has approved a bill combining the five agencies that police and provide security at the Statehouse and grounds into a Capitol Police force.