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Bull Street Agreement Moves Forward

It took more than 10 years of talk but the Bull Street Agreement is moving forward in hopes of making a historic change to the city of Columbia, but not everyone is happy about it.

Andrews Woman Charged with Health Care Fraud

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ An Andrews woman is charged with billing Medicare for hundreds of thousands of dollars in nonexistent services.

Free Armed Robbery Prevention Seminar

(WOLO) Columbia, SC-Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott announced today a FREE Armed Robbery Prevention Seminar being conducted on Wednesday July 10, 2013 by the Sheriff’s Departments Community Action Team.

City Residents pack public hearing for Bull St.

A packed house greeted City Council Members and Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin Tuesday at the Earlewood Community Center for the Bull Street development public hearing.

SC--Daybook

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Associated Press South Carolina daybook for Tuesday, July 9

Columbia Police Officer Arrested, Fired

A Columbia Police officer finds himself on the wrong side of the law and without a job.

Suspect Arrested in Sexual Assault

Columbia police have arrested a man they say broke into a woman's home and sexually assaulted her.

Richland Co. Deputies Investigating Shooting

Richland Co. deputies say a man is in serious condition after being shot in the upper body.

Red Cross Has Urgent Need for Donations

The Red Cross says it has an urgent need for donations.

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.