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Unit Departing for a Year

Some of our state's bravest are getting ready to say goodbye for a year.

Clemson President Barker home after heart surgery

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) _ Clemson University President Jim Barker says he has returned home after undergoing heart bypass surgery a week ago.

Board of Elections: Salaries, Voting Machines and Precints

Friday morning it was all about dollar signs for the Richland County Board of Elections and Voter Registration as the board worked to approve a budget that included a new salary and more voting machines.

Bill would expand lawmakers' choices for SC judges

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A House panel has advanced a bill allowing the Legislature to choose South Carolina's judges from among all candidates deemed qualified for the job.

Winterizing Your Vehicle

As temperatures continue to drop, the cold snap can wreak havoc on your vehicle. Local mechanics have a list of things you should know when properly caring for your car during colder months.

House GOP panel drafting overhaul of ethics panels

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Legislators would no longer handle complaints against their own members under recommendations coming from a House GOP study panel.

SC banking group hopes to stop fraud on accounts

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The president of the South Carolina Bankers Association says his group has created a way to detect fraud on customers' bank accounts following last fall's hacking of taxpayers' filings with the Department of Revenue.

Coroner to stay as interim Abbeville sheriff

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The man who took over earlier this month as Abbeville County sheriff will keep serving in that role for at least a few more months.

Michelin adding 100 new jobs with SC expansion

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Michelin is expanding its presence in South Carolina with a project officials say will create 100 new jobs.

Link: SCDOT & Winter Road Conditions

Winter Weather Driving Tips

With the possibility of some winter weather heading to the Midlands, ABC Columbia has tips to keep you safe on the roadways.

Northern SC Could See Freezing Rain from Storm

Forecasters say northern South Carolina could see a light coating of ice from freezing rain.

State lawmaker wants to remove SC State trustees

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A state lawmaker is proposing that all members of the South Carolina State University Board of Trustees be replaced.

Panel advances measure to shorten SC session

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's regular legislative session would last just three months each year under a measure advanced by a House panel.

Restraining order issued in SC Episcopal case

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A state judge has issued a restraining order protecting the name of the Episcopal Diocese of South Carolina.

Deputies Search for Walmart Purse Snatchers

The Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office says it has a couple of purse snatchers on its hands.

Teen Charged in Recent String of Fires

Police say a 13-year-old boy is responsible for a recent string of fires in Sumter.

Ice Thawing in Downtown Columbia

There is not much left of the winter fun in Downtown Columbia.

Faulty Manufacturing Part Prompts Bagel Recall

You may want to check your pantry before serving breakfast tomorrow.

2 Killed in Upstate Train Collisions

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) _ Investigators are probing the deaths of two people killed in separate train collisions in Spartanburg County. Coroner Rusty Clevenger says 18-year-old Ryan Andrew Greenwood of Lyman was pronounced dead after he was struck by a train in the Greer area around 5:30 p.m. Wednesday.