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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.

Artist Creates Barbie with Fuller Figure

Ever wondered what Barbie would look like with a fuller figure?

Message from President on July 4th

President Barack Obama is asking Americans to live up to the words of the Declaration of Independence.

Man Wanted in Connection to May Murder

In Barnwell County, police are on the lookout for an armed man.

Lanes on I-77 North in Rock Hill Now Reopened

A construction project that closed two lanes in Rock Hill on one of South Carolina's busiest highways is finishing early.

Orangeburg woman killed in crash with deputy

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — An Orangeburg woman has died in a wreck involving a Calhoun County sheriff's deputy.

Fourth Of July Festivities In The Midlands

(WOLO) Columbia, SC-If you're still up in the air about how to spend the holiday, here are some local options.

Authorities Break Up Pain Killer Ring in SC, NC

ANDERSON, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say two people involved in a ring that would use fake prescriptions to get pain killers in South Carolina and North Carolina have each been sentenced to almost six years in prison.

AAA predicts less SC travel over July 4th Holiday

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — AAA Carolinas predicts that higher gas prices and a shorter holiday will mean fewer South Carolinians hit the road for July 4th this year.

Columbia dedicates plaza to former Mayor Coble

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's capital city will formally dedicate a park not far from downtown named for one of the city's former mayors.

Mother and Father Charged in Death of 4-Yr. Old

A Columbia four year old is dead and his parents are in custody accused of homicide by child abuse.

SC troopers begin increased enforcement Wednesday

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina officials are reminding motorists that troopers and officers will be increasing traffic enforcement during the long Independence Day weekend.