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Coroner IDs suspect killed in SC bank robbery

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Richland County coroner has identified the man killed during a bank robbery in Columbia in which three other suspects were arrested.

Republicans, Democrats agree: SC elections a mess

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Republicans and Democrats don't agree on much in South Carolina, but the leaders of both parties say this year's elections were a mess.

Deputies: Missing Man Suffers from Medical Conditions

The Newberry County Sheriff's Office is searching for a man who deputies say suffers from numerous medical conditions.

Benedict College Holds Thanksgiving Food Drive

This is your chance to help the less fortunate enjoy a holiday meal.

FBI Says Agents at the Home of Petraeus Lover

FBI agents are at the North Carolina home of the woman whose affair with retired Gen. David Petraeus led to his resignation as CIA director.

USC/Clemson Battle for Blood

The two schools may be rivals but when it comes to a good cause, they have no problem rolling up their sleeves.

Woman Sentenced in Deadly 2010 Hit and Run

GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ A Clemson University graduate student has been sentenced to prison in a 2010 hit and run crash that killed a 49-year-old man on a mo-ped.

Greenville teacher wins national award, $25,000

GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ A fourth-grade public school teacher in Greenville County has won a national teaching award and its $25,000 prize.

SC public message on exposed tax returns confusing

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A batch of emails released to The Associated Press and other media from Gov. Nikki Haley's office details the confusing response to the release of information on millions of taxpayers.

Columbia’s 34th Annual Veterans Day Parade Success

It's one of the largest events in the entire state of South Carolina to honor service men and women. ABC Columbia's Monique Williams has sights and sounds from the Capitol City's 34th annual Veterans Day Parade.

Conspiracy Theory: Election Rigged in Richland County?

After raising questions about election fraud, former District 8 candidate, Republican Michael Letts and County Council Members are moving to file for an investigation by the Richland County Solicitor's Office.

SC high court halts Richland County vote recount

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's high court has put a stop to a recount of votes in Richland County.

South Carolina's Immigration Lawsuit goes to Court

South Carolina's tough new immigration law goes back before a federal judge this week.

ABC Columbia & Salvation Army "Angel Tree"

The Salvation Army of the Midlands and ABC Columbia want to help local families in need celebrate the holiday season.

1 killed, 3 arrested after Columbia bank robbery

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say one suspect was killed and three others arrested after robbing a Columbia bank, firing shots into the ceiling, floors and windows.

Cockfighter sentenced to nearly 2 years in prison

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A man accused of heading up a South Carolina cockfighting ring has been sentenced to nearly two years in federal prison.

SC State honoring veterans with program

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina State University is honoring veterans with a celebration.

Fatally Wounded Bank Robber Suspect Identified

A man Richland County Sheriff's believe was involved in a foiled bank robbery Friday before he was shot and killed has been identified.

President Obama Vet Speech

(WOLO) COLUMBIA, S.C. President Obama spent the day in Arlington National Cemetery Honoring our military men and woman. He addressed the crowd from section 60. That area is the military burial ground for those killed in the war on terror.…

Red pen alert! English professor bemoans mistakes

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A professor of linguistics at the University of Edinburgh says people who nitpick about grammar mistakes may be doing more harm than good to their students.

Judge orders ballots seized in disputed House race

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A judge has ordered that votes in a contested South Carolina legislative race be guarded by state police until a hearing can be held on alleged voting irregularities in Richland County.