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Air Algerie plane disappears from radar

Authorities say a flight operated by Air Algerie carrying 110 passengers and a crew of six has disappeared from the radar on a flight from Burkina Faso to Algiers.

DHEC holding info session on EPA plans

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina environmental regulators are planning to hold a public meeting to talk about new federal regulations for power plants.

Celebrating 90th birthday of Columbia native turned star

The Nickelodeon Theatre is getting ready to celebrate the 90th birthday of an Oscar-winning director and choreographer from Columbia.

University of SCarolina players to urge reading

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The University of South Carolina men's basketball team wants kids to take an interest in reading.

SC National Guard flies over Columbia, Florence

MCENTIRE JOINT NATIONAL GUARD BASE, S.C. (AP) — Fighter jets from the South Carolina Air National Guard are conducting an air defense exercise over the Columbia and Florence areas.

SC justices order new sentencing hearing

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A new sentencing hearing has been ordered for a man on South Carolina's death row for killing the mother of his child.

Man gets 8 years in Orangeburg shooting death

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — A man initially charged with murder in an Orangeburg County shooting death has taken a plea deal and will spend eight years in prison.

Protestors Demand Cease Fire in Middle East

Dozens of protestors here in the Capitol City are joining a nationwide effort to stop the violence between Gaza and Israel.

Senator Graham Speaks on Possible Cease Fire In Israel

Columbia, SC (WOLO)-U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham wrote a letter to President Barrack Obama about the negotiation of a cease fire agreement in Israel.

Man Gets 8 Years in Orangeburg Shooting Death

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) _ A man initially charged with murder in an Orangeburg County shooting death has taken a plea deal and will spend eight years in prison.

Mike Campbell appointed to workers' comp panel

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley has appointed Mike Campbell to serve on the South Carolina Workers' Compensation Commission.

Riverbanks Zoo tops 1 million visitors

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Riverbanks Zoo and Garden in Columbia has a fifth straight year with attendance of more than 1 million people.

SC camp attendees get to work out with Gamecocks

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Kids attending a summer camp conducted by the Richland County Sheriff's Department are getting a special treat.

DSS focus of another oversight hearing

South Carolina's Department of Social Services will be in the hot seat again Wednesday morning.

Authorities: StubHub target of cyber thieves

Cyber thieves have gotten into more than 1,000 customer accounts on StubHub and fraudulently bought tickets for events.

Man shot at Prosperity party charged with murder

NEWBERRY, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a man wounded in a shooting at a party in Newberry County last weekend has been charged with murder in the death of another person at the gathering.

Sheheen's plan for SC roads doesn't raise gas tax

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Democratic gubernatorial candidate Vincent Sheheen is releasing his plan to improve South Carolina roads without raising the gas tax.