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Police make arrests in missing West Columbia woman's case

Police say the case of a missing West Columbia woman has turned into a murder investigation and the suspects at the center of it - her husband and son.

Former Cherokee County deputy pleads guilty

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A former Cherokee County deputy has pleaded guilty to seizing illegal gambling machines and then selling them.

Jobs Coming To Richland County

Richland County (WOLO)-A medical manufacturing company is expanding its Richland County facility.

Democrat McGill is SC's new lieutenant governor

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina has a Democrat in the lieutenant governor's office for the first time in two decades.

Spartanburg Woman Found Dead After Fire

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) _ A Spartanburg woman has been found dead after a fire at her home.

SC House voting on Haley's budget vetoes

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina House is overriding most of Gov. Nikki Haley's vetoes in the budget lawmakers recently approved.

College of Charleston, Clemson bill dies

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A bill to expand the College of Charleston into a research university and allow Clemson University to speed construction projects has died in the General Assembly.

Staples wants Columbia-area residents in TV ad

While many kids are enjoying their summer break, Staples is already thinking about your time in the classroom come fall.

Deputies: Man attacks infant son

A six-month-old is recovering after deputies say the boy's father attacked him at their home in Richland County.

Pharmaceutical Company Locating in Charleston

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ A pharmaceutical company is locating its headquarters in Charleston, a move expected to create about 40 new jobs over the next five years.

Other Indictments

Lexington County, SC (WOLO)-The multi-agency investigation resulting In Sheriff James Metts' indictment has also netted other public officials.

SC Senate postpones votes to fill leadership role

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Democratic Sen. Yancey McGill says he's ready to leave his Senate seat to temporarily become lieutenant governor, but wrangling over leadership postponed a vote.

Lexington Co. Sheriff James Metts Indicted: Accused of Bribery

U.S. Attorney Bill Nettles announced that Sheriff James Metts has been charged by a federal grand jury in a 10 count indictment.

Panel passes bill to give SC vets more benefits

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A bill giving extra benefits to military veterans is awaiting approval by South Carolina's House and Senate.

Zais endorses Atwater in GOP primary runoff

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Education Superintendent Mick Zais is endorsing Sally Atwater to be the Republican nominee in the race to replace him.