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Charleston marks 5th anniversary of deadly fire

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — An observance in Charleston recalls nine firefighters killed while fighting a furniture store blaze.

Gamecocks Ready for Game 2 in College World Series

OMAHA, Neb. -- The University of South Carolina Gamecocks get ready for Game 2 Monday Night at 9PM against Arkansas. This after USC defeated the Florida Gators, 7-3, in the first round of the College World Series, held at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, Nebraska Saturday night.

New SC hurricane evacuation plans concern some

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Hotel owners and tourism promoters along South Carolina's Grand Strand are concerned about new hurricane evacuation plans, which take into account storm surge and include areas not previously part of such plans.

Divers find body of SC man in Lake Monticello

WINNSBORO, S.C. (AP) — Divers have recovered the body of a man listed as a registered sex offender who disappeared while swimming in Lake Monticello.

Ballot chaos opens path for petition candidates

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — In a year when nearly 250 candidates statewide were tossed from primary ballots, petition candidates have a rare shot at winning in November.

Renters Insurance: 'Small Price to Pay'

An apartment complex fire in Columbia that destroys three units and damages five others, leaving some 15 people without a place to live, prompts local insurance officials to stress the importance of obtaining renters insurance.

Happy Father's Day: Spending up on Dad!

This video is no longer available. COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- "They're worth it," says Melissa Schneck, shopper. Spending is up for Father's Day 2012, that's according to the Naitonal Retail Federation. Some Midlands shoppers aren't surprised. "No, No people don't…

SC jobless up for first time in 10 months

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The downward trend for South Carolina's jobless rate has ended, at least for now.

SCE&G Denies Claims in Environmental Lawsuit

South Carolina Electric & Gas is denying claims it illegally discharged arsenic and other contaminants into the Wateree River near Columbia.

SC Democrat with Criminal Past Runs for Congress

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina Democratic leaders are trying to decide whether to support a convicted felon running for Congress as a Democrat. Bryan Lamont ``Ryan B'' Doyle of Aiken won this week's Democratic primary the state's 3rd Congressional district, which stretches along the state's western edge.

SC House Ethics approves subpoenas in Haley case

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The House Ethics Committee has subpoenaed 10 people to testify in its investigation into allegations that Gov. Nikki Haley illegally lobbied while a member of the House.

American Red Cross Offers First Aid App

Life saving information is now at your fingertips.

Camp Counselor: "It gives them a chance to be normal again."

Kids attending Camp Kemo, a camp for children battling cancer hosted by Palmetto Health Children's Hospital, took a trip to Lake Murray, Thursday.

SC Woman Dies in Crash During Police Chase

BEAUFORT, S.C. (AP) _ A 34-year-old Beaufort woman has died after she was in a wreck during a police chase. Beaufort police say Courtney Lynn Green died after her car hit a tree early Thursday.

Columbia, Richland County Officers Unite to Fight Crime

Joining forces to keep you safe. That's the goal of the Richland County Sheriff's Department and the City of Columbia Police Department, as the two agencies signed an agreement vowing to officially work together to fight crime.

USC opening welcome center in downtown Charleston

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ The University of South Carolina is opening a welcome center in Charleston's busy King Street shopping district.

Saluda Co. Sheriff Indicted

Saluda County Sheriff Jason Booth has been indicted on one charge of misconduct in office for using an inmate to work on his private property.

Witnesses Named in Haley Ethics Case

The House Ethics Committee has subpoenaed 10 people to testify in its investigation into allegations that Gov. Nikki Haley illegally lobbied while a member of the House.

3rd Army in SC celebrates Army birthday with run

SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. (AP) — The Third Army is celebrating the Army's 237th birthday with a three-mile run and a cake-cutting ceremony.

Gas Falls Below $3 near SC Coast

Gas prices falling below $3 a gallon - no, you're not dreaming.

$10K Donation Helps Feed K9 Officers

A citizen, a non-profit organization and a corporation have joined forces to make Richland County a safer place to live, work and play, according to the sheriff.

Gamecock Fans Send Hopes for a '3-peat' with the team to Omaha

Wednesday, hundreds of Gamecock fans turned out to wish the baseball team well in Omaha.

Clemson Tuition Increases For Fall Semester

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) _ Tuition is increasing at Clemson University for the fall semester. The school's board of trustees Wednesday approved a 3 percent increase for in-state students and a 4 percent increase for out-of-state students.