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Local Teacher Charged with Second Count of Sexual Battery

Monday, a local teacher was charged with a second count of Sexual Battery with a Student.

Rare Eye Disease, Medical Bills Lead to Fundraiser

A Columbia toddler's battle with a rare eye disease has led to mounting medical expenses for his parents. Friends noticed their struggle and decided to help via a benefit concert, and they want you to participate.

Midlands Teacher Facing Second Charge

A Midlands High School teacher is facing a second charge of sexual battery with a student.

Boil Water Advisory for Kittiwake Drive and Harrington Court

The City of West Columbia issued a boil water advisory for the residents in that area, asking customers to boil their water for at least one minute when service is restored.

SC attorney general faces public records lawsuit

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A freelance journalist from Newberry has sued South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, saying he has intentionally withheld public records she requested in the fight over entertainer James Brown's estate.

Time Warner adding 650 jobs in Lexington County

WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Time Warner Cable is expanding its operations in Lexington County, investing $24 million that's expected to create almost 650 new jobs during the next year.

Richland County elections director to resign

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The director of Richland County elections says she will soon step down following a troubled Election Day that included hours-long lines, broken voting machines and missing ballots.

SC to allow hunting without a license for weekend

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Anyone who ever wanted to hunt in South Carolina but doesn't have a license has a chance to head outdoors over the next two days.

SC National Guard schedules Timmonsville memorial

TIMMONSVILLE, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Army National Guard is dedicating a memorial to honor three soldiers killed last year in a bomb attack in Afghanistan.

Two Fires at SC Department of Corrections Investigated

Columbia fire officials are still trying to figure out what sparked two blazes on the grounds of the South Carolina Department of corrections Sunday evening.

Women Shot at Leaving Area Club

A night of partying erupts into gunfire outside an area night club.

Seneca Murder Suicide

(WOLO)COLUMBIA S.C. A man and a woman were found dead outside their Seneca home. Authorities say 50 year old James Foxx Shot and killed his 58 year old girlfriend Gwendolyn Hiott. Hoitt bleed to death after being shot in the…

IT manager: SC didn't pay attention to security

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The former director of computer security for the South Carolina Department of Revenue says the security of taxpayer information didn't get the attention it deserved at the agency.

One dead in Sumter County crash

One person is dead after a deadly wreck in Sumter County.

Cayce Police Guns Stolen

Cayce police are searching for two guns stolen from a patrol car parked in front of a police chief's home.

Man Accused of Using Machete In Attempted Murder

Richland County Sheriff's say a fight between two men turned violent early Saturday morning sending one man to the hospital and another to jail.

South Carolina's Oldest Resident Dies

A 114 year old South Carolina resident dies.

Army major pleads guilty to accepting gratuities

WASHINGTON (AP) — A U.S. Army major has pleaded guilty to accepting thousands of dollars in gratuities from contractors while he was in Iraq.

Columbia Officials Lift Boil Water Advisory

Some Columbia residents no longer have to take an extra step to use the water inside their homes.

Traffic Detour in Newberry County

Drivers, you may encounter a road block in Newberry County next week.

Local Residents Ready to Take the Plunge

You may call it crazy because it's the middle of winter, but others can't wait to take a dip in Lake Carolina Saturday morning.

GM Recalling Nearly 55,000 Vehicles

GM is recalling nearly 55,000 SUVs, trucks and vans because of a problem that could cause the vehicle to roll away while parked.

SC Episcopal Diocese Files Lawsuit Over Property

ST. GEORGE, S.C. (AP) _ Officials of the Diocese of South Carolina have filed a lawsuit against The Episcopal Church, saying it needs to protect its property from the national body.