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SC tornado drill scheduled for Tuesday morning

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Emergency officials know a tornado warning is about to be issued across South Carolina.

Prosperity man charged in brother's death

PROSPERITY, S.C. (AP) — The brother of a Prosperity man whose body was found in woods over the weekend has been charged in his death.

Ex-Public Safety chief sues agency over firing

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The internal affairs chief for the South Carolina Department of Public Safety is suing the agency over his dismissal.

Jail officer charged with killing pregnant woman

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Richland County jail officer is charged with killing his pregnant girlfriend, then setting her body on fire.

Preparing for Storm Season

You never know when disaster is going to strike. Governor Nikki Haley has declared National Severe Weather Preparedness Week, a perfect time to make sure you are ready to protect you and your family.

Police: SC shoplifting suspect locked keys in car

ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) _ At first, a Richburg woman could have used a locksmith, but after police caught up with her, she would need an attorney even more.

Columbia Chamber to Host Medicaid Roundtable

It's a hot topic right now and the Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce will host a roundtable discussion on Medicaid coverage.

Orangeburg officials investigate man's death

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Orangeburg County officials are trying to determine a cause of death for a man whose body was found in a ditch.

Man Charged in Pregnant Woman's Death

An arrest has been made in the shooting death of a pregnant woman whose body was set on fire.

SC Focuses on Consumer Protection Week

The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs is hosting National Consumer Protection Week. You will have a chance to arm yourself with information to ward off Identity thieves.

Severe weather awareness week kicks off in SC

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Emergency Management Division is kicking off severe weather awareness week in the state.

SC couple pays thousands to find 2 missing dogs

BOWMAN, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina couple estimates they've spent at least $5,000 looking for their two chocolate Labrador retrievers, who disappeared about a week ago.

SC House budget proposal boosts law enforcement

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The budget proposal headed for debate by the South Carolina House includes roughly $50 million to boost state law enforcement and better secure prisons.

Former SC prison guard suing cellphone companies

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A former South Carolina prison guard wounded in a hit authorities say was orchestrated by inmates using smuggled cellphones is suing mobile phone service providers.

Bloody Sunday Remembered

It's been 48 years ago but thousand in Alabama took part in a unity march and brunch so they'll never forget the struggles some paid just to vote.

American Legion Gets Donation

They're goal is to help our military men and women as they try to complete rehabilitation and transition into life after war. A 3 thousand dollar donation is helping to make that goal much easier.

Search For Missing Newberry Man Ends

Newberry County Sheriff's say they have discovered the remains of a man who had been missing since Friday.

3rd person arrested in SC man's disappearance

LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — A third person has been charged in the disappearance and death of a West Columbia man missing since 2011.

SC mothers demanding new gun laws at rally

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A group of South Carolina mothers is calling on state lawmakers to address gun violence.

Clemson research tackles peach-growing mystery

A group of Clemson University researchers hopes to answer a question that thousands of peach growers have asked for years: How does a peach know when the cold winter weather is over and it is time to grow?

Americans see biggest monthly income drop in 20 years

Americans saw their income drop so dramatically in January that it marked the deepest one-month decline in 20 years.

Jet makes emergency landing in Greenville

Officials say a US Airways plane bound for Charlotte, N.C., diverted to Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport after a report of smoke in the lavatory.