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Clemson Student Found Dead in Lake Hartwell

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) _ Oconee County authorities are trying to determine how a Clemson University student whose body was found in Lake Hartwell died.

Emergency Landing In Columbia

Columbia, SC (WOLO)- A United Airlines flight bound for Charleston had to make an emergency landing after being hit by lightning. The plane was diverted to Columbia Metropolitan Airport for a safety inspection.

Officer-Involved Shootings in South Carolina

This week marked the 34th officer involved shooting in South Carolina this year.

Lexington sheriff's deputy shoots burglary suspect

LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — A Lexington County sheriff's deputy has been placed on administrative leave after shooting a possible home burglary suspect.

SC attorney speaks on legal issues, immigration

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — An attorney with the South Carolina Appleseed Legal Justice Center is speaking at the University of South Carolina on legal issues involving immigration.

Water main break prompts boil water advisory in Richland County

A four-inch water main break is causing issues for some Richland County residents.

Sheriff: Felon charged after accidental shooting

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a 36-year-old convicted felon has been arrested after he dropped his gun and it fired, killing his friend.

SC Chamber wants gas tax to bring more road money

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The president of the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce says his group will push for an increase in the state's gas tax as part of a comprehensive plan to get more money for roads.

College Board: US history course not anti-American

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Conservative activists say a new outline for the Advanced Placement U.S. history course shows an anti-American bias by either downplaying or omitting the country's most heroic figures and military victories.

Mother Hopes to Heat up Cold Case

On nearly the 5 year anniversary of her sons death, one mother is hoping to heat up a murder case that's gone cold.

School Bus Crashes, Driver Charged

Darlington, SC (WOLO)- The driver of a Darlington County School District bus has been charged after authorities say she fell asleep at the wheel and crashed a bus carrying dozens of students into an abandoned mobile home.

SLED Investigating Officer Involved Shooting

Multiple SLED officers and Lexington Co. Sheriff's deputies responded to a home on Drooping Leaf Dr. this afternoon.

SC--Daybook

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Associated Press South Carolina daybook for Monday, Sept. 22

SC Child on Bike Hit, Killed By Pickup Truck

PAMPLICO, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say a child has died after he was hit by a pickup truck while riding his bicycle in Pamplico.

Deputies Looking For Answers In 2009 Murder

Lexington deputies say they have identified persons of interest in a 2009 murder.

Police Seeking Person Of Interest In Bank Robbery

Columbia Police say they are looking for a person of interest in a recent bank robbery.

Deputies Looking For Convicted Sex Offender

Richland County deputies are looking for a man they say failed to register as a sex offender.

Four Children Taken To Hospital After School Bus Wreck

Four children were taken to the hospital Monday morning following a school bus accident.

SCHP Investigating Deadly Hit and Run

Highway Patrol investigators are looking for answers following a deadly hit and run.

Memphis Belle Takes Flight Over Columbia

One of the most famous bombers from World War II took to the skies over Columbia Monday.

Savannah River officials giving info in Beaufort

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Officials the Savannah River Site are in Beaufort to give people a bit of information about what goes on at the sprawling facility along the South Carolina-Georgia border.