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House Democrats propose Medicaid expansion plan

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Democrats say the state needs to expand Medicaid eligibility at least as long as the federal government promises to fully cover the cost.

Four Children Transported Following Bus Accident

Four children taken to the hospital after an accident involving a school bus.

Deputies Search for Robbery, Kidnapping Suspect

Deputies are looking for a man they say is armed and dangerous with violent tendencies.

Reward Offered for Stolen Coins

Finding some missing coins could earn you a lot of dollars.

Cayce officer cleared in chase that killed 2

CAYCE, S.C. (AP) — A Cayce police officer has been cleared in a chase he started that ended in a wreck in Columbia that killed two men.

Sheheen promoting his policy ideas in new book

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Camden Sen. Vincent Sheheen is touring the state to promote his book that lays out his ideas for improving South Carolina.

Services Planned for Local School Board Member

Memorial services are planned today for Richland One School District board member Barbara Scott.

Former Norway Mayor Dies

Former Norway Mayor Jim Preacher died Sunday evening.

Deputies: Man Fired Shots Into Apartment Where Woman Was Sleeping

Richland County Deputies have arrested a man who, they say, fired shots into a woman's apartment while she was sleeping.

DHEC offers chance to weigh in on regulations

GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's health and environmental department is offering the public a chance to comment on the agency's regulations.

High speed, 2-county chase wrecks 2 police cars

FLORENCE, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a high-speed chase through two counties ended with two patrol cars and two other vehicles wrecked, but no serious injuries.

Researcher: Zombie fads peak when society unhappy

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Clemson University researcher says widespread interest in the world of the undead isn't just a random fad.

SC DMV lifting drivers' suspensions this week

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles is allowing drivers with certain types of suspended licenses to come in this week and apply for a new chance.

Possible Cure for HIV

Researchers at the Washington University school of medicine say they may be one step closer to finding a cure to take the sting out of HIV.

Preist Accusations

Priest facing allegations of sexual misconduct

Deadly Hunting Accident

Florida man shot and killed by fellow hunter

SCE&G to Start Tree Trimming Downtown

SCE&G will perform tree trimming activities along overhead utility lines in the following neighborhoods for the next two weeks.

Expanded war on wild hogs, coyotes has begun in SC

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Hundreds of South Carolina hunters are lining up to hunt wild hogs and coyotes after dark.

Mayor to host Gun Violence Prevention with Faith Community

Columbia Mayor to host Faith Community meeting on gun violence.

SC targets 7th graders for whooping cough vaccine

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina 7th graders will be forced to roll up their sleeves for a vaccine that will keep them in class and protect infants at home.

Did you Spring Forward: It's Daylight Saving Time

Daylight Saving Time went into effect Sunday at 2 a.m. Did you remember to spring forward?

SC workers receive raises outside budget process

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The budget proposal heading for debate on the South Carolina House floor provides pay raises only to maximum-security prison officers — something advocates of state employees call unfair and shortsighted.

SC bust seizes fake prescription drugs from India

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina and federal officials are holding a big stash of counterfeit prescription drugs seized at a Columbia warehouse as they try to remove pills that can be useless or dangerous.