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South Carolina unemployment rate drops slightly in June

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Unemployment in South Carolina dropped slightly last month.

Trump Fires Back at Graham

Embroiled in controversy surrounding his comments about John McCain, Donald Trump kicked off his South Carolina campaign Tuesday in the low country.

Lexington deputies search for stolen Confederate flags

LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Lexington County sheriff's deputies are look for three Confederate flags stolen from a monument.

Dangerous heat in central, coastal South Carolina

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Dangerous heat is expected over much of South Carolina.

Beating the Heat: Cooling and misting stations in operation

The Capitol City is getting ready to hit triple digits and City officials are trying to help you stay cool.

South Carolina Unemployment rate down in new data released

South Carolina Unemployment rate down in new date released. The state’s unemployment rate decreased to 6.6 percent in June

Haley: More armed officers at Guard facilities likely

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley says more officers will likely carry guns at National Guard facilities across South Carolina following last week's shootings in Tennessee.

SC, Duke Energy hold nuclear exercise at Robinson plant

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Officials from South Carolina, Duke Energy and other local and federal organizations are holding a three-day emergency response exercise involving a simulated nuclear event at the Robinson nuclear power plant.

Dangerous heat possible in parts of South Carolina

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Dangerous heat is expected in parts of South Carolina.

Richland Co. Sheriff Criticizes State House Officials for Rally Scheduling

Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott is criticizing state house officials for allowing the rallies that took place this weekend.

Columbia PD Releases Surveillance Image in Grand St. Murder

Columbia police have released a picture of the car they believe was driven by the suspects in the recent shooting death of a teenager.

Proposed Legislation Calls for Completion of Background Check Before Gun Purchase

Richland County Representative Beth Bernstein says that if and FBI background check is going to be required to purchase a gun, then it needs to be completed.

Extreme Temperatures Being Felt Across the Midlands

This week temperatures are soaring to the triple digits in the midlands and it's impact is being felt.

Couple Arrested in Lexington Co. Burglaries

Lexington County deputies say they have arrested a couple in a string of daytime burglaries.

USC music grads launch free opera camp for at-risk kids

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Two University of South Carolina music graduates are using funds they won in an entrepreneurial contest to start an opera camp for at-risk teens.

Man shot, killed in Sumter

SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — Police in Sumter are investigating a shooting that left a man dead early Sunday morning.

SC Public Safety Director responds to Photo gone Viral

Monday South Carolina Public Safety Director Leroy Smith responded to an image of him that's gone viral.

NTSB: Fighter warned of nearby plane seconds before crash

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A preliminary National Transportation Safety Board report says the pilot of an F-16C fighter jet was warned by air traffic control of the presence of a small plane only seconds before a midair collision over rural South Carolina this month.