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SC State trustees fire President Thomas Elzey

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina State University trustees have voted to fire suspended President Thomas Elzey just hours after a judge lifted his ban on ending the contract.

Authorities seeking couple that dropped off injured dog

LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — The Lexington County Sheriff's Department is looking for a man and woman who dropped off a badly injured dog that had to be euthanized after they dropped it off at a local animal rescue center.

Trustees Vote To Fire Elzey

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) -- South Carolina State University trustees have voted to fire suspended President Thomas Elzey just hours after a judge lifted his ban on ending the contract.

Columbia PD Searches for Suspect in Sunday Shooting

The Columbia Police Department is searching for the suspect in a fatal shooting that killed a 17-year old boy Sunday night.

17-year-old boy shot to death in Columbia park

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Police say a 17-year-old boy was shot to death in a Columbia park after a fight during a basketball game.

Bill would shield companies that sell SC execution drugs

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Companies that sell execution drugs to South Carolina would be kept secret under proposed legislation.

Fiorina added to speakers lineup at SC Citizens United event

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The organizers of an upcoming South Carolina gathering that features a number of potential Republican presidential contenders have added another name to the guest list.

Settlement reached in death of woman killed in train crash

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Norfolk Southern and the state of South Carolina have settled a lawsuit with the estate of an 81-year-old woman killed in a train crash in Orangeburg almost four years ago.

Coroner Identifies victim in Sunday Night Shooting in Columbia

Richland County Coroner Gary Watts has identified the victim in a Sunday Night shooting off Germany street in Columbia.

SC sheriff's bocce tournament to benefit Special Olympics

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A bocce tournament this weekend is benefiting Special Olympics athletes in South Carolina.

SCDMV looks to get some people back on the road

Some drivers have a chance to get back on the open road.

Gamecock Women's Basketball team awaits NCAA Tournament Selection

Let the waiting game begin.

Flu still going is SC: 142 deaths reported this season

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The flu isn't finished with South Carolina.

Body found burned in car is missing West Columbia man

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a body found burned in a car in Orangeburg County is a man reported missing more than a week ago from West Columbia.

Search for Owners of Abandoned Dog

Lexington County is searching for a man and woman they say abandoned a severely injured dog.

Suspect Arrested in Ferguson Police Shootings

A 20 year old man is behind bars accused of shooting two officers IN Ferguson Missouri last week.

Inmate Serving Life Dies in Custody

A man serving life in prison for a triple homicide dies in during visit to Greenwood Hospital.

Cruz, Jindal, Santorum talk national security in SC

WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Three men who may be seeking the Republican presidential nomination next year are in South Carolina this weekend to talk about national security.