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Richland County lawmaker wants election head fired

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Republican Rep. Nathan Ballentine has become the first member of the Richland County legislative delegation to call for the firing of the county's election director.

3 guilty in illegal immigrant prostitution ring

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Federal prosecutors say two people from Mexico and a man from Honduras have pleaded guilty to sending illegal immigrants across state lines to be prostitutes for migrant workers in Aiken County.

Crash At Gervais and Sumter leave two hospitalized

Columbia say a teenager has been cited for disregarding a traffic light that officials say led to a wreck along Gervais and Sumter Streets Sunday evening.

Protestors Expected to Go Before Election Commission

Nearly a month after casting your ballot, some say a new election is needed in Richland County and are going before the Election Commission.

Rush's in West Columbia robbed

West Columbia investigators need your help identifying a suspect after an armed robbery Saturday morning.

Man Falls From Bank of America Stadium Ramp

A Florida man is still in critical condition after he fell more than 40 feet from the Bank of America Stadium on Mint Street Saturday night.

Virtual advent calendar offering Charleston deals

The Charleston Convention and Visitors Bureau is teaming up with local businesses in offering visitors some early holiday presents.

Man hit and killed by train in Lexington

LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — A man walking down the middle of train tracks has been struck and killed in Lexington.

SC man dies after accidental gun range shooting

WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a 62-year-old man has died after accidentally shooting himself at a West Columbia shooting range.

For Christmas trees, a tale of 2 Carolinas

Although the spirit of the season is the same, it's a tale of two Carolinas when it comes to growing Christmas trees.

Man wanted in SC murder captured in Arkansas

A suspect in a South Carolina murder from more than a decade ago is under arrest in Arkansas.

Boil Water Advisory Lifted in West Columbia

After a Boil Water Advisory was issued for some residents of West Columbia Thursday, officials have now lifted the restrictions.

3 charged with murder in Sumter teen's 2011 death

SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — Three people have been charged in the 2011 shooting death of a 16-year-old in Sumter.

Charleston Deputy Hurt in Edisto Island Crash

EDISTO ISLAND, S.C. (AP) _ A Charleston County sheriff's deputy has been seriously injured in crash on Edisto Island The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating the single-vehicle crash that happened at around 6 a.m. Friday.

Man hit and killed by train in Lexington

LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) _ A man walking down the middle of train tracks has been struck and killed in Lexington.

World AIDS Day: Woman's Mistake Now Her Mission

One in four people living with HIV doesn't know it and could be spreading it to others. A Midlands woman knows very well about the disease and she's on a mission to make sure she educates and enlightens others.

Lawmaker Wants Election Director Replaced

Friday, Republican Nathan Ballentine issued a statement stating he believes Richland County Election Director Lillian McBride should be replaced.

6 Hospitalized Following Accident

Six people were taken to the hospital Friday afternoon after a car hit a CMRTA bus on Gervais St.

Marshals Seeking Man Accused of Attempting to Burn Woman

US Marshals are looking for a man they say tried to set a woman on fire.

Shredding Recycling Event Saturday

You have a chance to protect your identity and get rid of some unwanted documents at the same time.

SC human trafficking task force schedules meeting

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A special group organized to fight human trafficking in South Carolina is meeting this week.

SC Democrats call for independent hacking probe

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Democratic lawmakers are calling for an independent investigation of South Carolina's hacked state tax returns and want tax credits for residents who have to deal with having their identities stolen.