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Richland sheriff holding nighttime fundraiser
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Deputies in Richland County are holding a fundraiser to support their programs, including the K-9 unit.
At least 10 people hospitalized after SC crash
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — At least 10 people were taken to hospitals after a van overturned on Interstate 20 in Lexington County.
Police arrest 3 in Columbia bakery killing
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Police say three men accused of killing a Columbia bakery worker last week broke into the business after the bar they planned to rob next door was closed.
Police: Toddler Struck in Gunfire Exchange
A four-year-old girl is in critical but stable condition at a local hospital following a shooting at the Colony Apartments in Columbia.
AK Plane Bursts into Flames, SC Passengers On Board
Authorities say nine passengers who died when an air taxi crashed yesterday at a small Alaska airport are believed to have been South Carolina residents who were headed to a fishing lodge.
Tropical Storm Chantal Heading to Lesser Antilles
Tropical Storm Chantal is racing toward the Lesser Antilles after forming in the Atlantic.
Multi-Million Dollar Project Debated
The State's old Mental Health Facility is up for grabs and the Chamber of Commerce is pushing for Columbia City Council to vote on a proposal for the space, but some say the city is moving too fast.
Judge Dismisses SC Officer's Lawsuit Against Cellphone Companies
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit by a former South Carolina prison officer against cellphone companies.
Missing Boater Found
(WOLO) Columbia, SC-The South Carolina Department Of Resources says it has recovered the body of a missing boater from Wateree River.
Charleston District Engineer heading to Pentagon
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The engineer for the Charleston District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers leaves this week for a new post at the Pentagon.
Judge dismisses SC officer's lawsuit
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit by a former South Carolina prison officer against cellphone companies.
SC--Daybook
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Associated Press South Carolina daybook for Monday, July 8
6 rescued after boat hits rocks at Fort Sumter
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Six people have been rescued after their boat ran up on the rocks at Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbor.
New Fort Jackson gate hours due to furloughs
Starting Monday, July 8, thousands of Defense Department employees will be on furlough. The furloughs mean changes at Fort Jackson. New gate hours will go into effect.
Boil Water Advisory Lifted
The City of Columbia Water Works has lifted a boil water advisory for parts of Richland County.
Chamber to Host Press Conference on Bull Street Project
The Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce will hold a press conference on Monday to discuss the Bull Street Development project.
Man arrested after girlfriend is run over
BATESBURG-LEESVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Investigators say they are still trying to figure out what happened at a Lexington County home where a 45-year-old man who had been drinking alcohol ran over his girlfriend.
Wood used by freed slaves stolen from SC church
WALTERBORO, S.C. (AP) — Wood that was used by freed slaves to build a schoolhouse in Clarendon County more than 130 years ago has been stolen.
Search for Missing Boater Continues
The search for a Kershaw County man who was riding in a boat that capsized is still missing.
Anderson City Council Proposes Dog Laws
An ordinance being discussed by Anderson City Council Monday could change the way you care for your animals.
2 Killed in San Francisco Plane Crash
The two Asiana Airlines passengers who died in this weekend's fiery crash landing were identified as 16-year-old female students from China, according to officials and Chinese media reports.
Miss SC pageant gets its 1st openly gay contestant
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — There will be a gay contestant at this year's Miss South Carolina pageant.
Columbia officials plan to hire chief by September
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Columbia's city manager says she anticipates hiring a new police chief by September, although the search hasn't begun yet.
Benefits of SC settlement with NY bank questioned
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Critics say the $25 million settlement Treasurer Curtis Loftis signed with Bank of New York Mellon Corp. is a bad deal for South Carolina's retirees.
