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Boeing supplier to build new Orangeburg plant; hire 75

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — A company that helps build the coverings for the compartments for the engines for Boeing jets is opening a new plant in Orangeburg County.

SCHP: Train & truck collide in Lexington County

We're following developments in a deadly crash out of Lexington County.

Deputies: Body found floating in Northeast Columbia

Deputies in Richland County say they're looking into how a man's body ended up in a body of water in northeast Columbia.

Fire forces residents from Columbia assisted living home

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — More than 80 residents were forced from an assisted living complex in Columbia after a morning fire.

More dangerous heat in eastern South Carolina

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — It's another scorcher for eastern South Carolina.

Job growth, training focus of Clinton's trip to S. Carolina

SANTEE, S.C. (AP) — Hillary Rodham Clinton is talking about the importance of job training during a visit to South Carolina this week.

City fires Newberry police chief

The Newberry police chief is out.

Man vents about the Midlands heat wave

We're not even into the official start of summer, but the City of Columbia is proving its "Famously Hot."

Graham releases free online book during presidential run

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham is releasing an online autobiography to coincide with his run for president.

Fire at retirement community forces evacuation

A three alarm fire prompted a mass evacuation at the Forest Pines Assisted Living Facility Retirement Community off Forest Drive.

Misting stations open to beat heat

The City of Columbia is trying to help folks stay cool.

SC Senate majority leader asks Leatherman to step down

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's most powerful politician says he has no intention of stepping down as the chamber's leader.

SC board approves borrowing $123M for Volvo incentives

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's financial oversight board has approved Gov. Nikki Haley's request to borrow $123 million for infrastructure promised to Volvo.

Man Charged in Hunnewell Case Rejects Plea Deal

On Tuesday, a midlands man accused of murder rejected a plea deal.

Teen ballet dancer from Columbia catches world's eye

16-year-old ballet dancer from Columbia earns global recognition for his art.

State financial board gives SC State extension on loan

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A state financial board has given South Carolina State University a five-year reprieve from repaying a $6 million loan.

Rand Paul says people have had enough Bushes, Clintons

LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul says he thinks voters are tired of presidents and White House hopefuls coming from a handful of families.