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SC AG finds nothing to prosecute against treasurer

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina attorney general's office says it found nothing to prosecute following an investigation into "pay-to-play" allegations in the state retirement system.

Pet Food Recall

Diamond Pet Foods says it is voluntarily recalling its Diamond Naturals Lamb Meal & Rice dry dog food.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ The final executive convicted in the collapse of Carolina Investors is heading to prison to serve his five-year sentence nearly a decade after one of the biggest bankruptcies in South Carolina history.

One Suspect Arrested, Another Wanted in Car Jacking

Richland County deputies have arrested one suspect and are searching for another in a Thursday night car jacking.

Suspects Wanted in Richland Co. Burglaries

Richland County investigators are looking for two men they say are responsible for two recent burglaries.

Brothers Arrested After Trying to Pick Up Pot From Post Office

Two Orangeburg County brothers have been arrested after deputies say they tried to claim a postal package containing more than two pounds of marijuana.

Columbia kids museum hosts fuel cell engineers

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — EdVenture Children's Museum in Columbia is hosting a series of displays and talks about fuel cell energy production and consumption.

Spring Concert Series Returns to Five Points

An old favorite is coming back to Five Points.

Severe Erosion Causes Aiken Bridge to Sink 1 Foot

AIKEN, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina Department of Transportation crews are rushing to shore up a bridge in Aiken that is quickly sinking. Authorities say severe erosion under the Laurens Street bridge has caused it to settle nearly a foot in the past several days. The bridge has been closed to vehicles and pedestrians.

CPD's Fan the Heat Program Delivers Cool Relief

Officers with the Columbia Police Department were at the scene of Gonzalez Gardens Apartments near downtown Columbia Thursday, but not for a crime. The only villain they were fighting is the heat. Their secret weapon is brand new air conditioning units to residents who need them most.

Student: "I really just want a normal life."

Two students inspire their entire school to help fight Type 1 Diabetes.

SC Gas Prices Up but Still Among Nations Lowest

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ As South Carolinians take to the road for Easter and spring break vacations, they're paying about 15 cents more for a gallon of gas than last year.

SC Air Guard F-16 fighters, wing set to deploy

MCENTIRE JOINT NATIONAL GUARD BASE, S.C. (AP) — Members of the South Carolina Air National Guard are preparing for a deployment to Afghanistan.

Tractor Trailer Accident Blocking I-20

Columbia, SC (WOLO)--A tractor trailer accident on I-20 east is causing a traffic tie-up Thursday afternoon. Troopers with the Highway Patrol say just before 3pm Thursday afternoon a tractor trailer collided with a car near mile marker 78 on I-20…

USC religious studies lecture on a virtuous life

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The art of living a virtuous life is the topic of a lecture and panel discussion at the University of South Carolina.

Spoleto Festival USA poster being unveiled

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — With the annual Spoleto Festival USA opening in May, festival leaders are unveiling the official Spoleto poster.

Study Suggests Unnecessary Tests at Doctor's Office

You may want to think twice before having that test run at the doctor's office.

Justices Return Liquor License to Newberry Club

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ The South Carolina Supreme Court has given a Newberry private club its liquor license back after deciding state agents and revenue officials were too strict in their enforcement of rules over who can be a guest to the club. In a 3-2 decision Wednesday, the justices said an undercover State Law Enforcement Division agent was denied entry to the Blue Moon Sports Bar and ordered to call a number. A club employee who answered the call made him an official guest.