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Marijuana found on man in court on pot charge

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say they found a bag of marijuana on a man as they searched him in court not long after he pleaded guilty to simple possession of marijuana.

NC author speaks at USC media, civil rights event

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A history scholar from North Carolina State University is the keynote speaker at a symposium in Columbia on the media and civil rights history.

Panel advances bill to keep guns from mentally ill

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A House panel has advanced a bill designed to prevent people who have been declared mentally ill from buying guns.

NC Marine remembered for his love of life, Corps

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Lance Cpl. Mason Vanderwork loved his 19-year-old wife Taylor, his Mustang convertible and going to North Carolina's beaches.

DHEC discusses no food stamps for fatty foods idea

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina health officials are holding their first of four public meetings to hear what foods should be removed from the list of eligible items for people on food stamps.

Democrats criticize using state plane for hearing

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Democrats are criticizing a Republican lawmaker's decision to fly a conservative columnist and radio commentator on the state plane to Columbia to testify against the federal health care law.

Bishopville police officer attacked by dog

BISHOPVILLE, S.C. (AP) — A Bishopville police officer is recovering from serious injuries after he was attacked by a dog while on patrol.

Impostors Reported during Annual Boot Fundraiser

Watch out, the Columbia Fire Department says some people are trying to take advantage of its annual Fill the Boot fundraiser.

Pollen Season Comes Early

You can see it on your cars, home and even in the air leaving no doubt pollen season is here early wreaking havoc on allergy sufferers.

Greer Officers Shoot, Wound Armed Man

GREER, S.C. (AP) _ The State Law Enforcement Division is investigating the shooting and wounding of an armed man in Greer by two city police officers.

Powerball Jackpot Worth Estimated $260 Million

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Disaster Relief Donations

If you donated to charities in support of Superstorm Sandy victims or the families of Sandy Hook, you may not get the tax write-off you were expecting.

Section 8 Residents Told to Move Could Get Relief

Help for dozens of low-income families told to move out by April 30th could be closer than they think, as neighboring apartment complexes offer to help provide new places to call home.

Robbed and Ransacked: Jewelry Store Owner Speaks Out

Columbia Police continue to search for a second suspect in a recent armed robbery. Meanwhile the store owner speaks only with ABC Columbia about the robbery.

GAO: SC reactor fuel plant cost rises to $7.7B

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The price tag for a South Carolina project intended to turn weapons-grade plutonium into fuel for nuclear reactors has risen by nearly $3 billion.

Indictment: Inmates got alcohol, women and an iPad

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say Chesterfield County Sheriff Sam Parker allowed hand-picked inmates to live in a dorm, have televisions and an iPad, go on trips to the lake and spend holidays with his family.

Bill to strengthen public records halted in House

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The House has dealt a blow to a bill strengthening South Carolina's public records law.

House approves bill saying machines are illegal

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The House has approved a bill that supporters say clarifies that sweepstakes machines are illegal video gambling.

Senate panel OKs bill allowing open gun carrying

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Senate panel has passed a bill that would allow people to carry guns in public in South Carolina without a concealed weapons permit.

SC high court mulling appeal of Haley ethics case

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Republican activist says private South Carolina citizens should be able to make cases against their elected representatives in court.