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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.

Newberry Bomb Threat

Some tense moments for parents as they learn of a bomb threat at Newberry High School Monday Morning.

Police: Man Arrested in Five Points Assault

A man has been charged in a recent reported physical assault that left another man unconscious, say police.

SLED Investigating Body Found at Old State Hospital

SLED is investigating a body found at the old state hospital on Bull Street over the weekend.

Unemployment Up Slightly

South Carolina's unemployment rate increased slightly in January. However, nearly 27, 000 more people are working than a year ago.

Sheriff: "We are doing an extensive, thorough investigation."

Newberry High School was evacuated for several hours Monday after authorities say a bomb threat was made.

SC court to hear drug co. appeal over $327M award

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Johnson & Johnson subsidiary says South Carolina's high court should overturn a decision ordering the company to pay the state hundreds of millions of dollars for deceptive drug marketing.