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Sterling wants parole in Carolina Investors case

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The former chairman of Carolina Investors is seeking parole.

Bill lets homeowners rent, still pay lower rate

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina homeowners could rent out their homes for up to 100 days and still pay the lower, owner-occupied property tax rate under a measure advancing to the Senate floor.

Haley scheduled to meet with SC State trustees

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley is scheduled to meet later this week with trustees from South Carolina State University.

Chesterfield County sheriff indicted by grand jury

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Chesterfield County Sheriff Sam Parker is charged with misconduct in office.

Search for Armed Robbery Suspect Continues

Late Tuesday morning police say two suspected gunmen entered an area jewelry store, ordered everyone inside to the ground before allegedly taking off with several items.

Election Results from 1st District Congressional Race

Former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford has advanced to a runoff.

SC Man Gets 10 Years for Tossing Dogs in Canal

GEORGETOWN, S.C. (AP) _ A Georgetown man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to putting two dogs in duct tape and throwing them into a canal.

SLED Investigates Officer-Involved Shooting

The Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office is confirming reports of an officer-involved shooting.

Chesterfield County Sheriff Indicted by Grand Jury

Chesterfield County Sheriff Sam Parker is charged with misconduct in office.

SC committee passes measures to legalize raffles

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A House committee has approved measures aimed at legalizing raffles in South Carolina.

SC Senate committee advances cyber-security bill

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina Senate committee has advanced a measure that creates more oversight of public agency computer systems following the massive breach of the state's tax collection agency.

Ex-cop Sues Chief, City, Claims Discrimination

A former high ranking Columbia police officer is suing the police chief and the City of Columbia on claims of race discrimination, sexual misconduct, and being made the scapegoat of a botched suicide case for a missing Midlands executive. a-b-c columbia's monique williams has the latest.

SC House votes to keep prep sports league intact

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The House has approved an amended measure allowing the High School League to continue overseeing middle and high school sports in South Carolina.

Fired Columbia police officer sues city

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A former deputy police chief in Columbia has sued the city, saying she was discriminated against by city officials.

Good Deed Friday Planned for March 29th.

Doing good deeds on Good Friday.

Man's body found dangling 20 feet up in harness

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a 39-year-old man has died trying to steal copper from transformers at the old state mental hospital property near downtown Columbia.

Officials: SC fire may have been set by someone

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a fire that destroyed more than 100 homes in a Myrtle Beach condominium complex was likely set by someone.

Columbia Police Searching for Armed Robbery Suspect

Right now, the Columbia Police Department is searching for an armed robbery suspect in Columbia.

Dianne's on Devine Closes After More Than 20 Years.

A popular Columbia restaurant has closed after more than 20 years in business.

Utility Pole Falls on Car, Injures Driver

A utility pole reportedly fell on a car near downtown Columbia Tuesday morning.

South Carolina's 1st Congressional District for Grabs

Voters are getting ready to cast their ballot during Tuesday's Primaries for the 1st congressional district. Among the candidates Former Governor Mark Sandford.