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Supporters of US Rep Clyburn to hold fundraiser

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Supporters of U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn are holding a fundraiser for him in Columbia.

Investigators looking for missing student

The Newberry County Sheriff's Office is looking for a missing Clemson University student.

SC Treasurer Loftis in hospital for chest pains

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has checked himself into a hospital after suffering chest pains.

SC treasurer, commission feud benefits lawyers

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The ongoing feud between South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis and the commission that oversees retirees' pension fund has put tens of thousands of dollars in lawyers' pockets.

Richland County elections head says he can do job

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — The man hired to be Richland County's new elections director says he will have plenty of time to do the job right.

Vietnam Memorial Wall Honors Fallen Heroes

Thousands of American heroes were remembered this Memorial Day. Their names etches along a memorial wall paying tribute to all of the men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice.

SC Attorney General attends Memorial Day ceremony

BATESBURG-LEESVILLE, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's top prosecutor is taking part in a Memorial Day ceremony to honor some of South Carolina's veterans.

Richland County Elections Head Says He Can Do Job

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) _ The man hired to be Richland County's new elections director says he will have plenty of time to do the job right.

Remembering Local Heroes

Monday, in the midst of busy Memorial Day traffic, several people gathered at the Piney Grove Road Cemetery to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for freedom.

Columbia man with gun shot by police

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say Columbia police officers shot and killed a 21-year-old man who wouldn't drop the gun he was carrying.

New Richland County election head works a lot

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The chairman of the board that oversees Richland County elections says he expects the new elections director to fully commit to his new job.

Memorial Day Grilling Safety

Memorial Day is a time when many people pull out the old grill for cookouts with family and friends. But before you dust it off here are a few things to keep in mind so you can heat things up safely.

Dozens of Dead Animals Found

A woman and her daughter have been charged with animal cruelty after authorities say they found dozens of dead animals in and outside of their Laurens, S.C. home.

Search For Missing Boaters Continues

Rescue efforts continued Sunday as divers spent the day back in Berkeley County searching for two boaters who disappeared in separate incidents along the water.

Haley proclaims Hurricane Awareness Week in SC

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley has proclaimed this week Hurricane Awareness Week in South Carolina.

Palmetto Concert Band puts on Columbia performance

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The City of Columbia and the University of South Carolina are teaming up to put on a family-friendly Memorial Day weekend concert that is free and open to the public.

Memorial Day Gas Prices Steady and Lowest in SC

Gas prices remain steady as we head into the peak of Memorial Day, in fact, prices are about the same as last year.

Holly Hill officer hurt during chase down I-26

HOLLY HILL, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a Holly Hill police officer is recovering after he crashed while chasing a car on Interstate 26.

Memorial Wall on Display in Sumter

This Memorial Day visitors can see the Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall at Sumter's Iris Festival.

Man charged with killing girlfriend's sister

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A man wanted for killing his girlfriend's sister after the three of them got into a fight at a Columbia nightclub has turned himself in.

Study: More carp in Lake Murray; DNR not sure

LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — The utility that manages Lake Murray thinks it is time to add more weed-eating fish to the lake. But South Carolina wildlife officials think it isn't time to add more carp to the largest lake in the Midlands.