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22 teams set to compete in SC barbecue contest

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Department of Agriculture is inviting people to come to a barbecue competition that showcases the state's specialty food suppliers.

Woman killed in West Columbia loading dock mishap

WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A 47-year-old woman has died in an accident at a loading dock at a plant in West Columbia.

Fund with ties to Haley raises $555,000

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A political group with ties to South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley has raised more than $550,000 to push for conservative candidates and causes in South Carolina for the November election.

Apartment shooting lands man in hospital

A Saturday afternoon shooting has landed a man in the local hospital.

SC Supreme Court says special primary OK

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The state Supreme Court has upheld a special primary for the Republican nomination to fill the seat long held by Lt. Gov. Glenn McConnell.

15 students suffer minor injuries in bus wreck

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say 15 students have suffered minor injuries after a school bus crash in Columbia.

Hunter shoots self while on phone with girlfriend

ST. MATTHEWS, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a hunter from Gaston accidentally shot and killed himself while talking to his girlfriend on his cellphone.

Fight leads to gunfire Friday afternoon

An argument and a fight led to some gunfire Friday afternoon on Grand Street in North Columbia.

Columbia airport opening new concessions

New concessions are coming to Columbia's main airport.

Haley Makes Friendly Wager with FL Governor

Governor Nikki Haley must have a lot of confidence in the Clemson football team. She placed a friendly wager with Florida's Governor, Rick Scott, on the Tigers game against Florida State Saturday.

Salmonella Concerns Prompt Fruit Recall

A new recall could affect what's in your pantry.

Fall Favorites Coming to State Farmers Market

Fall officially kicks off Saturday, and the South Carolina State Farmers Market wants to help you get in the mood.

Developing: South Carolina Couple Found Dead In The Caribbean.

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten (AP) _ A couple from South Carolina has been killed in the Dutch Caribbean country of St. Maarten

Family Pleads for Answers in Hit and Run Case.

Friday, the family of Lindsay Biers joined police to ask for help in finding those responsible for a hit and run accident that has Biers fighting for her life.

Trade meeting in Japan cost SC estimated $54,000

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Commerce Department says South Carolina taxpayers spent about $54,000 on an international trade meeting in Japan.

SC Unemployment Holds Steady

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- South Carolina's jobless rate held fast at 9.6 percent in August.

The Wait Is Over

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- After waiting in line for hours, and sometimes days, people are finally getting their hands on the new iPhone 5.

GM Recalling Nearly 474,000 Vehicles

DETROIT (AP) -- GM is recalling nearly 474,000 Chevrolet, Pontiac and Saturn cars to fix a transmission problem.

Lexington attorney charged in $1M extortion case

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A prominent Lexington attorney has been indicted after authorities say he extorted more than $1 million from clients by threatening them with criminal charges or civil penalties that did not exist.

Greer woman gets 50 years in day care abuse case

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — A Greer woman has been sent to 50 years in prison after being convicted of child abuse at a daycare center.

SC symposium to focus on rule of law, human rights

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The University of South Carolina School of Law is sponsoring a discussion on the intersection of the rule of law, human rights and international business.

Dancing for Cancer Awareness

For the second year in a row Lexington Medical Center dances their way into the hearts of thousands across the country as they makes strides in the fight against Cancer.