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SC officials urge extra caution on waterways

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Because of the recent heavy rains, South Carolina officials are urging people to take extra caution while participating in activities on the state's waterways.

Water Boil Advisory

The city of Columbia is issuing a water boil advisory for customers who live in the Windhill Drive and Sunbelt Boulevard area.

Train Derails Causing Explosion

A horrific scene in the Province of Quebec after authorities say a train carrying 70 tankers full of crude oil exploded.

Here is the latest South Carolina news from The Associated Press

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — After all the recent heavy rains, South Carolina officials say people should be extra careful on the state's waterways. They say the high water levels can conceal objects in the water, and make for dangerous currents. Also, many boat landings are flooded and not safe to launch a watercraft.

Behavioral health program to help SC firefighters

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina firefighters are now able to get behavioral health support while on the job, thanks to a pilot program started by a group of state and national organizations.

SC hospitals waiting for high court's direction

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's medical facilities are taking a wait-and-see approach to spending millions on construction and equipment after Gov. Nikki Haley's veto put a bureaucratic process she has long opposed in limbo.

SLED: No rampant dead voters in South Carolina

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — State police have determined that no one purposefully cast a ballot in South Carolina using the names of dead people.

Charleston Museum gets Beauregard's saddle

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The Charleston Museum is displaying a saddle purchased by Confederate Gen. Pierre G.T. Beauregard that was seized by a Union blockade ship in 1862.

Columbia House Fire Causes Substantial Damage

(WOLO) Columbia, SC- Two dogs and a cat were killed in a house fire this morning.

Marijuana Bust

(WOLO) Columbia, SC- Lexington County deputies have arrested a man they say had more than 50 marijuana plants behind his house

Columbia interim chief wants to buy gyrocopter

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The interim police chief in Columbia says he hopes to buy a gyrocopter to help with vehicle chases, searches for missing people and suspects and traffic control.

2nd man charged in Myrtle Beach carjacking death

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a second man faces charges in the carjacking death of a 21-year-old man two weeks ago.

1 Killed, 3 Injured in Calhoun County Crash

An accident on July 4th in Calhoun County takes the life of a driver and sends the other three passengers to the hospital.

Trayvon Martin's Parents Could Testify

The prosecution in the Florida second-degree murder trial of former neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman may call the parents of victim Trayvon Martin to the stand Friday.

Man Helping with SC Fireworks Show Hurt in Blast

A worker at a July Fourth fireworks show in South Carolina's North Myrtle Beach was hurt after a shell exploded prematurely.

Wet weather boon to some crops, hampers others

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The rain pelting portions of South Carolina is a boon to corn crops and makes for happy cows in green pastures, but it also hampers wheat, oat and watermelon harvests.

US Sen. Scott to lead Peach Festival parade

GILBERT, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Tim Scott is spending the July 4th holiday by celebrating South Carolina's plentiful peaches.

Don't Forget The Mustard!

(WOLO) Columbia, SC-Don't forget the mustard for your July 4th barbecue -- but most of you won't according to a 2012 study.

The Cost Of Cooking Out

(WOLO) Columbia, SC- Did you fire up the grill for a july 4th picnic? chances are you had to fire up the old wallet too.

Parents charged in 4-year-old Columbia boy's death

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Richland County deputies say a 4-year-old boy has died after he was beaten and abused by his parents.

DHEC worker accused of profiting from TB outbreak

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A former South Carolina health department nurse says another health worker tried to profit from an outbreak of tuberculosis at a Greenwood County school.