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Troopers: Passenger Killed after Truck Strikes Tree

A driver is injured and his passenger is killed after an accident in Sumter County.

$19,000 Drug Bust at Columbia Home

A Crimestoppers tip leads to a sizable drug bust here in the Capital City.

Police Looking for Convenience Store Robber

The Sumter Police Department wants to know if you recognize the man in this surveillance photo.

Creating a No Kill Animal Shelter in Columbia

Mayor Steve Benjamin proposed a 5 year plan to turn the Columbia animal services facility into a "no kill" location within 5 years. Officials say the community has to do their part as well.

Port of Charleston Container Volume Up in January

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ Container volume through the Port of Charleston increased almost 8 percent last month compared to January of last year.

SC committee reaffirms ban for state plane usage

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Clemson University could no longer use state planes for recruiting athletes under a clause legislators voted to keep in the budget.

House committee wants governor to cover contracts

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The House budget-writing committee wants Gov. Nikki Haley's office to pay $500,000 for contracts she signed in response to a massive security breach at the state's tax collection agency.

Harrell: Appoint top SC military post, don't elect

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina House Speaker Bobby Harrell has proposed the governor appoint the state's top military leader, who's now elected by the general public.

Double murder suspect indicted on gambling charge

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — An Irmo man awaiting trial for killing his wife and another man has been indicted on a federal charge that he ran a gambling business.

Back to Back Baseball Title Plates Available

You've got a chance to show your support for Gamecock baseball on your bumper.

Home Depot To Hire 230 in Midlands

Home Depot is set to hire 230 people in the Midlands. 180 of the positions are for in-store seasonal employees.

'Near-Miss' at Charleston School Prompts New Bill

Attorney General Alan Wilson says this is not a gun restriction bill. No one is trying to take away anyone's constitutional rights. Instead, he says, this legislation is to enforce gun laws already on the books before a near-miss incident in Charleston becomes a reality statewide.

SC House Ways and Means crafting budget plan

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The House's budget-writing committee is putting together its spending plan for coming fiscal year.

APNewsBreak: Gov names co-chairs for possible run

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley has announced the names of 164 people who have agreed to help her get re-elected, even while reiterating she won't decide until this summer whether she'll seek a second term.

Proposal would send SC mental health info to feds

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's top prosecutor says the state would be safer under a proposal to share mental health information with the federal government.

Wolman dies in fire in Gaston

GASTON, S.C. (AP) — Lexington County officials say a woman has died in a fire at her home.

Armed robbery suspect shot by Columbia police

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Columbia police say two officers have shot and wounded an armed robbery suspect.

Man dies after refusing medical treatment at wreck

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a 77-year-old man who refused to be checked by paramedics after crashing his car died a day later at the hospital.

Ex-SC Gov. Sanford mentions mistakes in 1st TV ad

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Former Gov. Mark Sanford does not shy away from the scandal that consumed the end of his second term in his first television ad for the 1st District congressional race.

SC pension fund rebounds in 2nd half of 2012

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's pension fund investments rebounded in the second half of last year, pushing earnings above 12 percent for 2012 after fees.