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Steve Spurrier resigning, not retiring

Steve Spurrier is resigning not retiring as the head football coach at the University of South Carolina. Shawn Elliott was named the interim football coach.

Deputies investigating death of Richland County grandmother

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Authorities in Richland County say a 76-year-old woman was killed and a child was tied up during an apparent robbery over the weekend.

Officials identify 4 USC Upstate students killed in wreck

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — Spartanburg County authorities have identified all four University of South Carolina Upstate students killed in a fiery wreck near the campus.

State Guard Injured in Hit-and-Run in Good Spirits

On Monday morning, the State Guard injured in a hit-and-run last week appeared in good spirits at a press conference in Chapin with Richland County Sheriff's Department officials.

Monday update on the Columbia Canal and water advisories

As Columbia City leaders return to normal operations, crews continue nonstop efforts to repair the Columbia Canal.

The Latest: Rivers in eastern South Carolina receding

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The latest on the flooding from a rainstorm that pounded South Carolina (all times local):

Work continues around the city following flooding

During a press conference Monday City of Columbia mayor Steve Benjamin said he believes the city is headed in the right direction.

National Baptist Convention, state NAACP host meeting on disaster response

The National Baptist Convention and the South Carolina State Conference NAACP will host the first Statewide Citizen and Clergy meeting on Disaster Response.

Coroner identifies woman killed in Edgewater Dr home

Richland County Coroner Gary Watts has released the name of the individual that was found dead on Edgewater Drive in Columbia Sunday afternoon.

Orangeburg Co. man wanted on multiple charges

The Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a man wanted on two separate charges, including possession of a stolen car.

Hearing set over release of church shooting records

A hearing is being held over whether to release 911 calls and other documents in the shooting deaths of nine black parishioners at a South Carolina church.

City to host flood repair open house

The City of Columbia will hold two open houses to answer questions about the City's flood repair and rebuilding permitting process.

I-95 reopening after South Carolina rainstorm

Interstate 95, the main East Coast interstate linking Maine to Miami, is reopening in South Carolina more than a week after a 16-mile stretch of the expressway was closed because of flooding.

Storm Debris Removal:What you need to know

Storm debris removal begins in the Midlands. According to the South Carolina Department of Transportation debris crews are out in the impacted areas. Here's what you need to know.

American Red Cross Hands out Cleaning Supplies

Need cleaning supplies for Flood Clean Up? The American Red Cross will be distributing cleaning supplies including buckets, work gloves, trash bags, shovels, tarps and other items Monday.