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Columbia Lifts Boil Water Advisory

The City of Columbia's water is now safe to drink.

South Carolina receives help from states away

A Wisconsin community lends a helping hand during flood recovery.

South Carolina road closures drop, flood recovery continues

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Flood recovery efforts continue in South Carolina as more roads open and the number of open shelters goes down.

Congaree National Park reopens after flooding

HOPKINS, S.C. (AP) — The Congaree National Park south of Columbia has reopened after the historic flooding earlier this month.

Rapidly growing Mount Pleasant eyeing growth restrictions

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (AP) — Rapid growth in South Carolina's fourth-largest municipality is prompting town leaders to put curbs on growth.

State Fair Opens on Time Under Boil Water Advisory

As the City of Columbia continues flood recovery efforts, the state fair is also dealing with a boil water advisory.

Judge OKs release of some documents in church slayings

A South Carolina judge is allowing the release of some documents in the shooting deaths of nine black parishioners at a South Carolina church but blocking release of audio, video and pictures identifying the victims.

SC State Fair opens Wednesday without delay

Gates to the South Carolina State Fair opens Wednesday in Columbia after days of recovery efforts following historic flooding across the state.

Condition Not Released of Former NBA Star Found Unconscious at Brothel

Lamar Odom, the former NBA star and reality TV personality embraced by teammates and fans alike for his humble approach to fame, was hospitalized Wednesday, his estranged wife Khloe Kardashian by his side, after being found unresponsive after spending four days in a Nevada brothel.

Recipients of FEMA ineligibility letters can appeal

Some disaster survivors affected by the severe storms and flooding in South Carolina may receive a letter from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) saying they are ineligible for disaster assistance.

Ex-staffer disputes Gowdy claim on Benghazi investigation

Lawyers for a former Republican staffer fired from the House Benghazi committee on Tuesday challenged comments by the panel's GOP chairman, calling them "unequivocally false" in an escalating internal dispute just days before Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton testifies.

State organizers move back high school playoffs

The flooding that affected South Carolina and played havoc with the high school football schedule has led the South Carolina High School League to push the playoffs and championship games back a week.

SC State campus on heightened alert

South Carolina State University officials say they are on heightened alert after receiving a threat from an anonymous caller on Wednesday.

Gov. Haley Secures Disaster Unemployment Assistance Eligibility for Newberry County

Gov. Nikki Haley and the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) announced today that Newberry County is eligible to receive Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) after FEMA approved them for individual assistance.

Senate leader says no need for special session on flooding

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The leader of the South Carolina Senate says there's no need for a special session of the Legislature to deal with flooding, since officials do not have estimates on the extent of the problems.

Inspection records: Failed Richland dams had flaws for years

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina officials have released records that show that most of the dams in Richland County that broke in this month's torrential rains had been cited repeatedly in state inspection reports for deficiencies.

Suspect arrested in death of Richland County grandmother

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Authorities they've arrested a suspect in the death of a 76-year-old Richland County woman found dead after an apparent robbery.

Sen. Graham hosts disaster relief forum to aid flood victims

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham's office is hosting a disaster assistance forum to connect flood victims with officials who can assist them.