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Phone Scam Warning for Kershaw Co.

The person on the other end of the line may not be who they say they are.

Boil Water Advisory Lifted

A boil water advisory for Rosewood Dr. and the surrounding area has been repealed.

Missing Woman Found

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- The Forest Acres Police Department said a missing woman with a history of depression has been found.

Officers, firefighters could pay more for pensions

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's law enforcement officers and firefighters will likely be required next year to put more of their salaries toward retirement benefits than other public workers.

Highway Patrol investigating early morning wreck

UPDATED: The Richland County Coroner's Office has released the name of the individual who died in an early morning collision.

ABC Columbia Parts Ways with Columnist Ron Morris

ABC Columbia News ends airing of the weekly segment "Mondays With Morris."

DHEC surveys Columbia resident's health habits

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — State health officials are going door-to-door in a Columbia neighborhood to ask people about their health habits.

Harrell's spending under fire; he says it's legal

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The campaign spending by House Speaker Bobby Harrell has recently come under fire and the criticism is increasing calls to overhaul state ethics laws.

Scholar speaks on black church in civil rights era

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — African American studies scholar Randal Jelks is scheduled to be on the University of South Carolina campus to speak on the influence of black churches in the civil rights movement.

SC conference focuses on food access

WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — People from across South Carolina have gathered to discuss how to improve access to supermarkets and grocery stores.

Mortgage Rates Fall Again to Record Low Numbers

Good news for people looking to buy a home.

Police: Suspect Pulls Gun on Fast Food Clerk

A Zaxby's customer catches a Richland County clerk off guard.

MedCare to Open Second Location

Here's another option for Midlands families looking to get medical attention.

General Mills Voluntarily Recalls Granola Bars

If you have an allergy to peanuts, you're going to want to check your pantry.

Premier Fundraising Event at Riverbanks Zoo

Here's your chance to take part in a pretty wild event.

Sheriff: Woman killed fiancee over dice game

UNION, S.C. (AP) _ Investigators say a Whitmire woman stabbed and killed her fiancee after they argued over a dice game.

Mayor Benjamin: "Five Points is safe, but it can be safer."

Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin called a press conference Thursday afternoon to address recent crime in Five Points.

SCDOT refuses to take over I-526 in Charleston

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The future of an extension of Interstate 526 in Charleston is in doubt after the South Carolina Department of Transportation refused to take over the $558 million project.

Bacon Shortage...Bull

The 'unavoidable' bacon shortage you've been hearing about this week may not have such a huge impact in South Carolina after all. A Midlands pig farmer clears the confusion.