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USC travels globe with music, dance, food, fashion

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Students from around the world at the University of South Carolina are giving their fellow students a chance to travel the globe without leaving the Columbia campus.

SC Treasurer refuses to sign investment check

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina state treasurer is refusing to sign a check the state retirement fund wants to invest.

SC State names 3 university president finalists

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina State University has released the names of the three finalists to be the school's new president, and the school's interim president is not on the list.

SC sweepstakes owner arrested on gambling charge

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — A former law enforcement investigator who created a sweepstakes company has been arrested for illegal gambling.

Local Teacher Accused Of Flag Stomping Resigns

Tonight a Chapin teacher under fire for allegedly stomping on the american flag, has resigned.

Gas Prices Down for Easter Travel

It will be a busy travel weekend as drivers hit the road for Easter. Triple A estimates there will be more South Carolinians on the road due to a drop in gas prices.

Biden to visit South Carolina for Easter weekend

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House says Vice President Joe Biden is heading to South Carolina for Easter weekend.

Son of pro wrestler Ric Flair found dead

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Authorities say the son of professional wrestler Ric Flair has been found dead in a North Carolina hotel room.

Suspects Arrested in Columbia Shooting

Three suspects are in custody following a shooting Thursday afternoon.

SC to release state unemployment for February

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's workforce agency is releasing the state's unemployment picture for February.

Columbia mayor hosting healthy Easter egg hunt

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin is incorporating healthy activity into this year's Easter holiday.

SC agent accused of giving cellphone to inmate

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A state Probation, Parole and Pardon Services agent has been arrested after authorities say he gave a cellphone to a South Carolina inmate.

SC man dies after pickup truck overheats and burns

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a Blythewood man has died after his pickup truck caught fire following a wreck because he didn't take his foot off the gas pedal.

Bostic, Sanford Meet in 1st District Debate

Former Charleston County Councilman Curtis Bostic says Mark Sanford is a compromised candidate who will give the Democrats the chance to win South Carolina's vacant 1st District congressional seat.

Cops: SC Mom Arrested after Slapping Wrong Child

The mother of a middle school student who was being suspended has been arrested after deputies say she walked into the school and slapped the wrong child.

Paramedic Arrest

A local paramedic is arrested for illegally obtaining prescription medicine.

Henegan Wins Democratic Nomination for House District 54

Patricia Henegan has won the Democratic nomination for House District 54.

Long Voting Lines

You may spend less time casting your vote during upcoming elections.

Parole denied for former SC coach

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A former youth basketball coach in Columbia who is spending 35 years in prison for molesting more than a dozen boys has been rejected for parole.

Simulator Proves Texting & Driving Don't Mix

Folks at the University of South Carolina got an up close and personal look at what can happen when people text and drive, and AT&T is hoping its 'No Text on Board, It Can Wait' campaign hits home to persuade motorists to hang up and drive.