The Columbia Fire Department says a house fire has sent a mother and her son to the hospital.

You're invited to a special birthday party Saturday.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” The family that runs several Columbia-area barbecue restaurants is no longer flying the Confederate flag. The State reports (http://bit.ly/H8a04Y ) Saturday that the last two Confederate flags that flew outside Maurice's BBQ restaurants in…

BC-SC--Daybook South Carolina Daybook Associated Press South Carolina daybook for Saturday, Oct. 26 No Scheduled Events. The AP, Columbia, S.C.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” Authorities around South Carolina are helping prevent prescription drug abuse by rounding up unwanted medicines. Various law enforcement agencies across the state are offering people places where they can safely dispose of expired, unused…

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — First responders in South Carolina have an opportunity to show off their skills this weekend. On Saturday, the South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers Association is putting on the 2013 First Responders Games at White Knoll High…

SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” A new Hall of Heroes recognizes the 24 soldiers of the Third Army to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor. The hall at the Third Army's headquarters at Shaw Air Force…

The Five points association says in a statement: It has continued to have many progressive conversations this week, as we have continued our efforts in working towards making our hospitality district safer.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” The city of Columbia wants nominations for "treasured trees" to preserve those that have special value to the Midlands. The trees may be located on public or private property in the greater Columbia metropolitan…

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” A 3,500-pound great white shark has returned to the Carolina coastline. A ping from a satellite tag on the 16-foot-long shark showed Mary Lee was just off the coast in Murrells Inlet on…

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” Nearly a month into the health care rollout, at least one group tasked with helping South Carolina's uninsured sign up for coverage in 2014 hasn't been able to assist anyone through the problem-riddled federal…

Do you know of a treasured tree in Columbia? Then City officials want to hear from you.

An officer sworn to protect and serve finds himself behind bars accused of driving under the influence.

CASSATT, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” Authorities say a 30-year-old man who shot at a mother and her infant daughter was arrested following a two-hour standoff with Kershaw County Sheriff's deputies. Sheriff Jim Matthews said in a release Sunday that…

Attorney Steve Morrison passes away at the age of 64.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A state representative from Columbia is sponsoring a town hall meeting on domestic violence. Democratic state Rep. Mia McLeod is holding the meeting Monday at Ridge View High School. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott and Solicitor…

ST. MATTHEWS, S.C. (AP) — Some Midlands voters go to the polls this week to fill an unexpired term for a state House seat. The District 93 seat became vacant when Democrat Harry L. Ott Jr. of St. Matthews stepped…

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Larry Sypolt announced Monday that he has ended his campaign for mayor of Columbia.   Sypolt made the announcement Monday afternoon at Columbia Police Dept. head quarters along side current mayor, and Sypolt's former opponent Steve Benjamin.  …

SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina officials say a New York-based company that makes firearms, ammunition and tactical equipment is relocating its headquarters in Dorchester County.

Flames rips through an apartment complex in Columbia, and a spokesperson for the fire department says the cause is under investigation.