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RCSD Holds Operation Fresh Start

Operation Fresh Start is underway in Richland County.

Columbia Police Offer On-Line Safety Course

You have a chance to make sure you and your children are staying safe on-line.

Warm winter means early tick season in SC

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Forestry Commission officials say it's time to watch out for ticks.

2 children die after apartment fire in Sumter

SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — Two children who clung to life for several days after an apartment fire that authorities say was set intentionally have died.

Columbia investigates death of man found in pond

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Columbia police are investigating the death of a man whose body was found in a pond.

Monday: Benedict College to Remember Slain Teen

In the midst of loud and boisterous protests, marches and rallies, local college students take a different approach to honoring the memory of Trayvon Martin.

US education secretary at Scott's Branch School

SUMMERTON, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan and S.C. Rep. James Clyburn are hearing from students concerned about the high cost of college education.

14 people file to run in SC's new 7th District

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Fourteen people have filed to run for Congress in South Carolina's new 7th District.

The Carolina Cup has a New Star

A horse named Sunshine has captivated the hearts of thousands and is now the star of the Carolina Cup.

Lottery Officials: $250,000 Prize Winner in South Carolina

It's the biggest jackpot in lottery history.

Police: Man Killed Brother in Darlington County

DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) _ Darlington County deputies have charged the 50-year-old brother in a well-known barbecue making family with shooting his sibling to death nearly a year ago. Investigators say Eugene Gardner III was arrested Friday.

SC Jobless Rate Falls for 7th Straight Month

South Carolina's jobless rate has fallen for the seventh straight month.

Mega Millions Jackpot Reaches $640 Million

Its gone up again. The Mega Millions jackpot increased today to $640 million.

Shaquan Duley Sentenced to 35 Years in Prison

An Orangeburg mother who pleaded guilty to suffocating her two sons was sentenced to 35 years in prison for each count of murder.

SC students compete in state's Geographic Bee

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Some of South Carolina's brightest students are heading to Columbia to compete in the state's Geographic Bee.

SC Gov Signs Law against Camping around State House

South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley has signed a bill banning camping and sleeping on Statehouse grounds.

1,000 pounds of pot seized in Orangeburg County

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Orangeburg County Sheriff Leroy Ravenell says investigators have made the biggest marijuana bust in his county's history.

SC - Man Found Shot to Death at Blacksburg Pond

BLACKSBURG, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say a couple has found a man's body by a pond in Blacksburg. Cherokee County Coroner Dennis Fowler said the man had been shot several times and he has ordered an autopsy for Friday.

Cervical Cancer Vaccine

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Seventh-grade students in South Carolina could get a free vaccine to prevent a sexually transmitted, cancer-causing virus under a bill approved by a House panel.

6 men charged in beating; hate crime possible

SENECA, S.C. (AP) — Police have charged six black men with beating a white man outside a Seneca restaurant and have sent information about the attack to the FBI to determine if hate crime charges should also be filed.