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Sheriff Says Cell Phone Video Not Whole Story

Sheriff Lott says a recently released video doesn't tell the whole story.

Greek Festival Underway

The 27th annual Greek festival is underway at the intersection of Calhoun and Sumter Streets in front of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church.

Consumer Recall: Fire Alarm Base

Siemens is recalling audible fire alarms. According to CPSC, the fire alarm base can fail to sound an alarm, posing a risk of personal injury and property damage.

USC celebrates 200th birthday of preservationist

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The A. C. Moore Herbarium in Columbia is holding an all-day symposium to honor of the 200th birthday of South Carolina preservationist Henry William Ravenel.

Federal jury finds Williamsburg sheriff guilty

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A federal jury has found Williamsburg County Sheriff Michael Johnson guilty of fraud for creating false police reports of identity theft.

USC wins bid for land near Williams-Brice Stadium

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The University of South Carolina has won the battle for 300 acres of land near its football stadium, and says the land will be used for student activities.

Sheheen ad claim on 4K refers to First Steps veto

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Sen. Vincent Sheheen's latest TV ad criticizes Gov. Nikki Haley's pre-election-year budget vetoes to public education and accuses her of vetoing 4-year-old kindergarten, though her campaign points out she actually signed legislation expanding the program.

Man Faces Weapons Counts After SC Toddler Killed

DENMARK, S.C. (AP) _ A Bamberg County man faces weapons and drug charges after a toddler was shot and killed at his home last weekend.

State Trooper Fired

olumbia, SC (WOLO)- A state trooper is off the job tonight...fired. Lance Corporal . S.M. Groubert was terminated by Public Safety Director Leroy Smith. According to the department on September Fourth Groubert fired shots at an unarmed man on during a traffic stop at a circle-k convenience store off Broad River Road.

SC's unemployment rate increases to 6.4 percent

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — State officials say South Carolina's unemployment rate rose again in August to 6.4 percent, putting South Carolina back above the national jobless rate.

SC gets $5 million in Affordable Care grants

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina is receiving almost $5 million under the federal Affordable Care Act to expand primary care health care centers in 17 communities.

CPD investigates bank robbery off Rosewood Dr.

The Columbia Police Department is investigating a bank robbery that took place Friday morning.

Man faces weapons counts after SC toddler killed

A Bamberg County man faces weapons and drug charges after a toddler was shot and killed at his home last weekend.

Legal authorities talk on Magna Carta, English law

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Two authorities on the British legal system are scheduled to speak in Columbia about the Magna Carta and England's justice system.

Tunnel-to-Towers 5K race, run honors the fallen

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Runners and walkers are hitting the street of the South Carolina capital to honor the nation's fallen military and first responders

Lugoff Fire Dept rescues 2 from flooded vehicle

Heavy rainfall is causing issues throughout the Midlands Friday morning.

3 Women Robbed at Gunpoint

The Columbia Police Department is investigating an armed robbery near USC'S campus.

SC pension fund's worth rises to $30 billion

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The director of the agency that invests South Carolina's pension portfolio says investments earned $4 billion last fiscal year, pushing the fund's worth to nearly $30 billion.

Update: Ripplemeyer Shooting Results In Death

Columbia, SC (WOLO)-Columbia police say a man shot outside the Northe Pointe Apartments has now died. The victim was pronounced dead this evening.

SC Airport Bomb-Sniffing Dog Dies in Handler's Car

GREER, S.C. (AP) _ A bomb-sniffing dog with the Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport police department has died after the air conditioning in her handler's car failed.