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Caterpillar closing Summerville plant, affects 280

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Caterpillar says it plans to close its Summerville remanufacturing plant next year, a move that will put 280 people out of work.

SC wants to be drone testing site

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina is one of about three dozen states that want to become a testing site for using unmanned drones for domestically.

Suspect killed in chase with Lexington deputies

PELION, S.C. (AP) — An assault suspect has died after a chase with authorities in Lexington County.

Caterpillar Closing Summerville Plant, Affects 280

Caterpillar says it plans to close its Summerville remanufacturing plant next year, a move that will put 280 people out of work.

NBA Veteran Admits He's Gay

It's news that's taken the sports world by storm and catapulted longtime NBA Center for the Washington Wizards onto center stage.

SC-recognized tribes want to use eagle feathers

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Some South Carolina-recognized Native American tribes want to use eagle feathers during their rituals.

Mulvaney Town Hall

(WOLO) Columbia, SC-A lawmaker from capitol hill is making a stop in the Palmetto State tomorrow night.

Gaffney Man Charged with Murder

GAFFNEY, S.C. (AP) _ A Gaffney man has been charged with murder after a man died four days after being shot at a gas station.

Santiago: "I feel like I should've known something."

Interim Columbia Police Chief Ruben Santiago sits down with ABC Columbia News to talk about taking over after Scott's resignation and what he hopes the department can accomplish in the future.

Brett Parker Double Murder Case Moves Forward

Defense attorneys for accused killer, Brett Parker, asked for 30 days but were granted a week to review evidence they say they never received from prosecutors until solicitors attempted to present it in court today. The State claims the defense is stalling, trying to buy as much time for the defendant as possible.

USC to open economic development office in July

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The University of South Carolina will join other public colleges in the state when it opens an economic development office in July.

SC State trustees won't reveal new leader's salary

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina State University trustees have approved the salary for its new president, but aren't ready to make the details public.

SC man dies 1 week after being beaten at party

GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Six people are charged in the death of a man who was attacked at a birthday party in Greenville.

Greenville Police Investigate Deadly Beating

A 20 year old Greenville man is dead after authorities say he was beaten and kicked in the head for trying to stop a fight during a birthday party.

Breaking Racial Barriers

Wilson County High School students have their first integrated prom.

USC Plans to Broaden Horizons

By this summer you could see some new changes at the University of South Carolina as they expand to include more than just academics on campus.

Time running out for SC lawmakers on ethics reform

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The pressure will be on the House this week to pass a bill strengthening South Carolina's ethics laws before a legislative deadline dooms it for the year.

City to Announce Job Training Project Monday

The City of Columbia will announce a new job training initiative Monday.

Columbia police raising funds for ballistic vests

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Columbia police are showing off barbecue, bikes and cars in the interest of raising money for the department.

DHEC Receives New Round of Iodide Tablets for Residents

South Carolina has received 1.2 million adult doses of potassium iodide for distribution to residents living within the 10-mile Emergency Planning Zone of five nuclear power plants