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SC Guard doing demolition training near Eastover

FORT JACKSON, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Army National Guard is warning residents near the McCrady Training Center they may hear loud noises over the next two days.

Ex-Columbia police chief returns to sheriff's dept

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Fresh off his resignation as Columbia's police chief, Randy Scott has taken another law enforcement job.

Veterans suing over laptop missing from Dorn VA

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Department of Veterans Affairs is being sued over a missing laptop officials say contained personal information of thousands of veterans.

USC taps marine scientist as top professor

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A marine scientist renowned among students for learning their names and making science approachable has been named as the University of South Carolina's professor of the year.

Morning-After Pill Ruling Appeal

The Obama administration is appealing a federal judge's order to lift all age limits on who can buy Plan B without a prescription.

Columbia's Former Police Chief Heads to Richland County

It's been a week since former Police Chief Randy Scott stepped down from his position. Now he's heading to another agency in a new capacity.

State: Funeral Home Open After License Suspended

CHESTER, S.C. (AP) _ State officials realized a Chester funeral home was operating without a license after a newspaper in Rock Hill published an obituary for a funeral it was handling.

Rhythm And Blooms

(WOLO) Columbia, SC-It's an after-hours experience that's sure to entertain you. Riverbanks Botanical Garden will be rocking with the return of the Rhythm And Blooms series Thursday night.

Plan B Contraceptive Accessibility Scrutinized

Emergency contraception has been available by prescription only to those under 17 and was for sale only behind pharmacy counters until now.

Former Police Chief Hired By Richland Co. Sheriff's Dept.

Days after resigning from his post as Chief of the Columbia Police Department, Randy Scott has been hired by the Richland Co. Sheriff's Department.

Suspect told inmate body was fed to alligators

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a man charged with killing a West Columbia woman who hasn't been seen for months told a fellow inmate he fed her body to alligators.

Bill expanding 4-year-old kindergarten advances

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — An effort to expand South Carolina's full-day 4-year-old kindergarten program to more poor children is advancing in the Senate.

Complaint: SC district wronged female athletes

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The U.S. Education Department is investigating a discrimination complaint against a South Carolina school district.

Boston police: 3 more suspects in custody bombings

Boston police say three more suspects have been taken into custody in the marathon bombings.

Education innovation discussed at SC meeting

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Business, education and policy leaders from across South Carolina are getting together to talk about ways to revamp the state's schooling.

Board approves up to $326k for new SC State leader

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A state panel has decided the new president of South Carolina State University in Orangeburg could be paid up to $326,000 a year.

South Carolina law officers remember the fallen

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Law enforcement officers across South Carolina are gathering to remember those killed in the line of duty.

Rep. Wilson holding veterans fair in West Columbia

GRANITEVILLE, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson is offering veterans another opportunity to get some helpful information on jobs and benefits.

House OKs removing hotel conveniences from taxes

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Travelers wouldn't pay additional taxes for spa treatments and other conveniences that can be added to hotel bills under a bill approved by the House.

SC House approves ethics reform package

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The House has approved a bill aimed at strengthening South Carolina's ethics laws.

Morning-After Pill Okay for 15-Year-Olds

The Food and Drug Administration has approved the availability of the morning-after pill to girls 15 and older without a prescription.

SC Man Charged with 27 Sex Crimes

GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ A maintenance worker at a Greenville County church is charged with 27 sex crimes dating back nearly 40 years.

Beware: Tick Season is Here

The warmer weather can lead many of you to plan more events outdoors, but be careful, you are not the only looking to feed on a little fun in the sun.