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Fulwiley scores 24 points as No. 6 South Carolina women beat Vanderbilt 82-54

MiLaysia Fulwiley scored 24 points as sixth-ranked South Carolina beat the Vanderbilt women 82-54 Sunday for the Gamecocks’ second straight win.

Columbia PD charge suspect for fatal shooting in 2023

According to the Columbia Police Department, 19-year-old Tamir Hooks has been charged with murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime.

Pope Francis in critical condition with early kidney failure but remains alert as prayers pour in

The 88-year-old pope, who remains conscious, received “high flows” of oxygen to help him breathe. He also received blood transfusions after tests showed low counts of platelets, which are needed for clotting, the Vatican said in a late update.

Two arrests after drunk driver hits patrol car during traffic stop

As both the assisting deputy and the passenger were standing out of the roadway, beside the deputy’s patrol car, a drunk driver struck the rear end of the patrol car, causing the car to hit the civilian and the deputy.

Man sentenced for his role in Columbiana Mall shooting

A Columbia man is sentenced to 35 years in prison for his role in Columbiana Mall shooting

A convenience store clerk is accused of lottery fraud

A convenience store clerk is facing fraud charges after authorities say tampered with scratch off tickets

Court in Germany rules Birkenstock sandals not piece of art

A German court rejected the sandal company's effort to copyright four slip-on styles.

FDA: Ozempic, Wegovy shortage over

On Friday, Feb. 21, the Food and Drug Administration said there is no longer a short supply of the weight loss and diabetes drugs Wegovy and Ozempic.

Airlines seek to overturn disability rule

Major U.S. airlines are challenging part of a new rule for disabled travelers.

USPS may move toward privatization

President Trump is reportedly considering a plan to move the U.S. Postal Service towards privatization.

Deadline approaches for small businesses to apply for disaster loans in South Carolina

The U.S. Small Business Administration is reminding small businesses in Berkeley, Georgetown, Horry and Orangeburg counties that the deadline to apply for low interest federal disaster loans is approaching.

SC House Committee revises Senate's lottery voucher plan to use state funds

A showdown could be brewing between the SC Senate and House on School Vouchers to use public funds toward private school tuition.

Lawsuit filed by 17 states against abortion accommodations in the workplace can proceed

A lawsuit filed by 17 states challenging federal rules entitling workers to time off and other accommodations for abortions may proceed, a federal appeals court ruled.

Condemned South Carolina killer chooses to be executed by firing squad

Columbia, S.C. (AP)--Condemned South Carolina inmate Brad Sigmon has chosen to die next month by a firing squad. He would be the first U.S. inmate shot to death in an execution in 15 years. Sigmon is scheduled to die March 7.…

Senate Republicans approve budget framework, pushing past Democratic objections after all-night vote

Republican senators pushed a $340 billion budget framework to passage early Friday, chugging through an all-night session and Democratic opposition in a step toward unleashing money the Trump administration says it needs for mass deportations and border security that top their agenda.