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Dancing Against Domestic Violence

The State House steps turned pink Thursday morning.

Panel advances idea of appointing SC schools chief

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The governor could appoint South Carolina's education chief under legislation advanced by a Senate panel.

SC bill would merge oversight of offenders

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Senate panel has advanced a bill putting oversight of prisoners, parolees, and those on probation in a single agency.

Sheriff: 73-year-old SC woman ran gambling house

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Richland County deputies say a 73-year-old woman was running a gambling operation from her Columbia home.

Bill tweaks law on SC's 'unorganized militia'

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Senate panel advanced a bill designed to ensure that South Carolinians can hold on to their weapons regardless of what Congress does.

SC Senate Panel on Weapons

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- A Senate panel has advanced a bill designed to ensure that South Carolinians can hold on to their weapons regardless of what Congress does. The panel sent the bill to full committee in a vote yesterday.…

City Flags Lowered in Memory of Firefighter

Thursday the city is pausing to remember a fallen hero.

Healthy food, activity part of SC daycare program

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Encouraging young children to be active and eat healthy foods are parts of a new initiative for South Carolina's daycare centers.

Police Search for Bank Robbery Suspect

Columbia Police are asking for your help to find the man in this surveillance photo.

USC Students Provide Help During Tax Season

Tax season can certainly add stress to your household.

Local Blood Drive Breaks Record

The American Red Cross says it has set a record thanks to your help.

Alzheimer's Cases Expected to Triple

While there are thousands of older Americans living with Alzheimer's, some studies suggest it's going to get worse before it gets better.

Baby Spinach Recalled over Possible Contamination

Check your fridge before you make that salad.

SC Terminal Permit Goes to Administrative Court

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ Opponents of a planned $35 million Charleston cruise terminal are taking their case to South Carolina's Administrative Law Court.

Parole again denied for ex-HomeGold exec Sheppard

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Former HomeGold executive Ronnie Sheppard will not be released from prison early.

Shoaf Case Resurfaces in Light of Alabama Kidnapping

Seven years have passed sinced Elizabeth Shoaf, then 14, was kidnapped and held hostage in an underground bunker. Her case is back in the spotlight after a 5 year old boy was recently held hostage underground in Alabama.

Shooting at SC Courthouse

Police say a man involved in paternity dispute opened fire in front of a South Carolina courthouse, wounding a woman and her stepfather, then led police on a 12-mile chase.

Ft. Jackson Reveals Secrets to Media

Fort Jackson is revealing some of its secrets to ABC Columbia in a first of its kind event. It's an inside look that made a lasting impression.

Parole again denied for ex-HomeGold exec Sheppard

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Former HomeGold executive Ronnie Sheppard will not be released from prison early.

Bill would allow guns to be carried in restaurants

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Senate panel has advanced a bill intended to let people with concealed weapon permits carry their gun into restaurants.

Man will appeal sentence in SC fight death

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Richland County man is appealing the 5-year prison sentence he was given for the death of another man in a scuffle after a 2010 college football game.