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Teen charged after man dies from fall in Conway

CONWAY, S.C. (AP) _ Investigators say a 15-year-old boy has been charged with voluntary manslaughter after pushing down a 67-year-old man at a Conway gas station.

State Gets 'D' on Report Card, Works to Reduce Infant Deaths

Over the next two years, state health officials hope to reduce the number of premature births in South Carolina by 700.

Cops: Man stabs cousin after watching MMA fight

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Richland County deputies say a man stabbed his cousin after the two watched a mixed martial arts bout together on television.

Lexington Sheriff: Man shot, then house set on Fire

The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department needs your help identifying the person responsible for shooting a 60-year-old Gaston man at his home on Blackville Road between 12 a.m. and 6 a.m. on Saturday, November 17.

More Motorists, More 'Blue Lights' During Holiday Weekend

The number of deaths on South Carolina's roadways last year during the Thanksgiving weekend was three times higher than the year before. State Highway Patrol wants that number to be zero this year. ABC Columbia's Monique Williams has more on what you need to know before hitting the road this Holiday weekend.

SC deputies: Sister shot brother in self-defense

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Richland County authorities say they won't charge a woman who shot and wounded her brother over the weekend.

SC's capital city stages fall festival

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The City of Columbia is celebrating fall with a festival that offers handmade crafts, healthy food and live music.

Army drill sergeant in SC convicted of sex charges

FORT JACKSON, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina drill sergeant faces five years in prison and a bad conduct discharge after being convicted of sexual assault charges at the Army's largest training center.

Man wanted for killing 2 people found in barrels

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Anderson County deputies are looking for a man they say killed two people whose bodies were found in separate barrels in Lake Hartwell.

Florence lawmaker found guilty of tax charges

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A jury has found a state representative from Florence guilty of four counts of misdemeanor tax charges.

SC officials explain $12M no-bid contract

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina officials responding to the massive breach of taxpayers' personal information say they went straight to Experian for help, resulting in a $12 million no-bid contract.

Several Dolphins Found Mutilated

Authorities say at least 4 dolphins have been found mutilated in Alabama, New Orleans and Mississippi.

A Birthday Party Brawl Turns Deadly

Sumter Police are investigating a shooting that left one man dead Saturday night.

Man Arrested for Stabbing Cousin

A game of wrestling leads to a stabbing in Richland County.

Rivalry Week Countdown

Fans all across the state of South Carolina will be talking about one thing this week: What could be the biggest Carolina-Clemson football game in history.

Richland County finally certifies election results

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Richland County has finally certified its election results, 10 days after Election Day.

Thieves Target Car Dealership's Tires Say Police

Lexington Police could use your help surrounding a recent theft at a car dealership.

Gas Prices Below $3.00 Gallon in Midlands

Prices at the pump are down this weekend as Midlands Drivers see $2.98 in some parts of the City.

SC State Transit Center housing energy research

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — The Clyburn Transit Center at South Carolina State University will also house the university's waste energy and biomass energy research work.

Richland County finds 150 uncounted votes in bag

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Richland County election officials have found 194 ballots in two separate searches a day after finishing their unofficial count of ballots from this month's election.