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Police: Suspect shot after hitting officer with car

The State Law Enforcement Division is investigating an officer-involved shooting with the Columbia Police Department.

Jeb Bush campaigning with Haley in South Carolina

LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley says she would never be leading South Carolina without former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush's help.

Serial Burglars In Columbia

Columbia, SC (WOLO)-Columbia Police investigators have released surveillance pictures of two men they say are burglarizing several businesses. The crimes occurred at gas stations on Rosewood Drive...Harbison Boulevard...and Main Street.

Prosecutor: SC House Speaker pleads to 6 charges

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Suspended South Carolina House Speaker Bobby Harrell has pleaded guilty to six campaign fiance violations and agreed to resign from office.

SC deputies serve up ice cream, talk down drugs

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Richland County deputies plan to serve ice cream with a message they hope will help area youth stay away from drugs.

Harrell Pleads Guilty, Resigns

Suspended Speaker of the House Bobby Harrell pleaded guilty Thursday morning to six counts of misuse of campaign funds for personal expenses.

Sheheen finding 2nd go at SC governor tougher

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Democrat Vincent Sheheen has faced an uphill struggle since deciding to run against Republican Gov. Nikki Haley again in 2014.

Rubio returns to South Carolina to talk to voters

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida sounded like a presidential candidate in a speech in South Carolina.

Harrell due in court; prosecutor won't say why

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A court hearing has been scheduled for suspended South Carolina House Speaker Bobby Harrell, who prosecutors say misused his office for personal gain.

Cayce Council Pay Increase Raises Questions

It's been 20 years since Cayce City Council members have seen a pay increase - until now.

Former Area Sheriff Arrested

Lancaster, SC (WOLO)- A former Lancaster County Sheriff has been arrested after authorities found a gun and laptop that belonged to the sheriff's office in his home.

Darkened Myrtle Beach Runway Causes Flight Problem

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) _ Air traffic at Myrtle Beach International Airport is back to normal after a problem with the runway lights forced flights to be canceled or delayed.

Rubio returns to South Carolina to talk to voters

U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida is returning to South Carolina to talk to voters who will cast the first ballots in the South in the 2016 Republican presidential primary.

SC pork executive sentenced in DC gun case

A South Carolina pork-and-poultry executive accused of trying to enter a congressional office building in Washington with a handgun in his bag has pleaded guilty in the case.