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US Rep Mulvaney holds town hall in Sumter

SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Mick Mulvaney is hosting his first town hall meeting of the year in Sumter.

SC tourism leaders meet in Columbia

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Tourism leaders from across the state are meeting in Columbia to discuss developments in one of the state's biggest industries.

Rep. Clyburn meeting with reporters in Columbia

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Rep. James Clyburn is meeting with reporters in his South Carolina district.

Deputies: Scam Focuses on Unpaid Power Bills

Some scam artists are just waiting to dupe people out of their hard-earned money.

Local Health Department Gets New Phone #'s

Some Midlands residents will need to update their phone books.

On the Job Hunt in Downtown Columbia

USC students and alumni will be on the hunt for a new job Tuesday in Downtown Columbia.

Taste of Cracker Barrel at Home

Cracker Barrel will soon dish up its Southern comfort food at a grocery store near you.

Using a Credit Card May Cost More

The next time someone asks you if you want to use "credit" or "debit" you may want to think twice before answering.

Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster Anniversary

Today marks the 27-th anniversary..... of the space shuttle Challenger disaster.

Officers Search for Man in Fatal SC Home Invasion

ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) _ Deputies are searching for a York man who had just been released on bond on weapons and drug charges and who is now charged with murder in a home invasion.

Students Repair Local Family Home

Monday students from Ben Lippen brought hope and hard work to a local door step.

Panel Recommends SC Ethics Overhaul

The South Carolina Commission on Ethics Reform, an independent eleven-member panel co-chaired by former South Carolina Attorneys General Henry McMaster, a republican, and Travis Medlock, a democrat, delivered its final report and recommendations for strengthening state ethics, election, campaign finance and public records laws.

5 Pts. Battle of the Bands

If you're in a local band you have a chance to take the stage in FIve Points on Saint Patrick's Day.

SC tourism expected to reach pre-recession levels

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A new South Carolina tourism season is approaching, and the director of the state tourism department predicts this is the year the $15 billion industry returns to pre-Great Recession levels.

Deputies: 1 killed in shooting north of Columbia

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — One person is dead after a shooting at a home north of Columbia.

Freezing rain in SC means school closings, wrecks

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A quick moving weather system has spread a small glaze of ice across northern South Carolina.

A by-the-numbers look at SC's highway needs

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The state Department of Transportation estimates needing an additional $1.5 billion yearly over 20 years to bring roads to "good" condition. It's responsible for maintaining:

SC lawmakers: Roads need work, but funding unknown

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Legislators agree South Carolina's roads and bridges are in dire need of work. How to pay for it is another matter.

SC teacher fired for sex charge with students

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Columbia high school honors teacher accused of having sex with two students has been fired.

Area Gentlemen's Club Under Fire

Richland County Sheriff's Deputies say they received a tip Sunday morning that led them back out to Club Crush following last weeks raid.

Postage Stamp Hike

(WOLO) COLUMBIA, S.C. Get ready to pay a little extra next time you go to the post office. Today the U.S. Postal Service started a penny rate hike on postage stamps. First class stamps will now run you 46 cents,…

Man Threatens to Blow Up Liberty Bell

(WOLO) COLUMBIA, S.C. Authorities say an Arizona man threatened to blow up the iconic liberty bell in Philadelphia on Saturday. The 41 year old has been charged with several offenses including making a terrorist threat and a bomb threat. Police…