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Candy, Soda Out for Food Stamp Recipients?

South Carolina is attempting to become the first state in the nation to issue a state-wide initiative that will restrict what those, receiving monetary food-assistance, can purchase.

Midlands Twins Red Carpet Bound

Some of the most famous names in television including ABC'S own Robin Roberts, are getting ready for the Academy Awards. Two of he Midlands' own are also Oscar bound.

SC restaurant to pay back wages after fed probe

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Columbia restaurant chain has agreed to pay thousands of dollars in back wages as part of a federal investigation.

SC man charged with operating chop shop in Gaston

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Columbia man has been charged with operating a chop shop in Gaston.

SC-based soldier sues mortgage company over rate

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — An Army sergeant based in South Carolina has filed a federal lawsuit accusing a mortgage company of not obeying a law that requires limits on interest rates for active-duty members of the military.

USC's Patricia Pastides educates on heart health

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — University of South Carolina's Patricia Moore-Pastides is hosting an event to celebrate National Heart Health Month and introduce food that supports a healthy lifestyle.

Alternative teacher certification group in SC

WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — An organization that offers an alternative route to teacher accreditation is holding informational sessions in South Carolina.

SC, Chinese scholars, business leaders meet at USC

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina business leaders are meeting with scholars and trade experts on China to discuss how to build communication and stronger business ties between the two cultures.

USC Crime Alert: Woman Sexually Assaulted on Campus

The USC Police Department is investigating a report of rape on campus this week.

SC committee plan would fix bridges, buy buses

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina House budget-writing committee has tentatively approved spending $25 million on cyber-security, $60 million to fix bridges with load restrictions, and $10.5 million on new school buses.

SC state employees could pay more for health care

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — State employees in South Carolina would pay more for health care under the House Ways and Means budget plan.

SC senator proposes borrowing to fund roads

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Senate's top Democrat proposes borrowing $500 million to fund road projects across South Carolina.

Hospital Releases 3 Weekend Shooting Victims

The Columbia Police Department continues to investigate a weekend shooting outside a nightclub that it believes was not a random act of violence.

Armed Robbery Suspect Officially Charged

There are new details surrounding the investigation of an officer-involved shooting in Columbia.

Sketch of Alleged Rape Suspect Released

We now have an idea of what the man looks like, who authorities say raped and robbed a USC female student.

Voluntary Recall Affects Several Breads

Your next sandwich could contain a not-so-nice surprise.

Five Points Patrols

It's been quiet in five points for the past few months, then this past weekend violence once again rears it's ugly head reopening old worries.

Midlands Twins Red Carpet Bound

A chance meeting with a complete stranger for some Midlands twins leads to a once in a lifetime opportunity, making them Oscar bound.

Woman Charged in Coach's Hit-and-Run Death

CADES, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities have charged a woman with reckless homicide in the death of Kingstree High School's women's basketball coach.

SC state employees could pay more for health care

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ State employees in South Carolina would pay more for health care under the House Ways and Means budget plan.

USC gets more police officers after violent crimes

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Six new officers are being added to the University of South Carolina's police force in response to two armed robberies and a rape being reported on campus in the past week.

SC man who shot 2 pleads guilty to gun charge

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A convicted felon who shot and killed two men he said were trying to rob his Spartanburg apartment has pleaded guilty to a federal weapons charge.