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SC pension fund rebounds in 2nd half of 2012

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's pension fund investments rebounded in the second half of last year, pushing earnings above 12 percent for 2012 after fees.

Man Killed, 5-Year-Old Injured at SC Waterfall

A 44-year-old man has died and his 5-year-old daughter has been hurt after they fell at a Greenville County waterfall.

First Lady Quips that Midlife Crisis Led to Bangs

Michelle Obama jokingly says a midlife crisis is what inspired her new haircut with bangs.

BMW Recalls Half-a-Million or So Cars

BMW is recalling more than a half-million cars in the U-S due to possible power failure and engine stalling.

4 Charged with Dec. Shooting Death in Greenville

GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ Deputies have charged four people with murder in the shooting death of a man during a robbery in his Greenville County home.

Sites around SC accepting old phone books

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ It's time for new telephone books, and finding a way to get rid of old ones.

Dog Driven Across 5 States to SC, Saved from Death

A dog crosses five states, with help, from Louisiana to South Carolina to get to her new forever home.

Mega Airline Merger could mean changes for Columbia Metro

The recent announcement that Charlotte-based US Airways will merge with American Airlines, striking an $11 billion deal, means changes for Columbia Metro.

Suspect Shot By Police Following Suspected Robbery

Columbia Police say Monday afternoon a suspect robbed Dollar General on Taylor St.

Driver Killed in Fatal Collision

The highway patrol is investigating a fatal accident.

Sites around SC accepting old phone books

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — It's time for new telephone books, and finding a way to get rid of old ones.

USC showcases engineering, computer science week

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The University of South Carolina is celebrating national "Engineers Week" with activities including daily speakers, workshops and displays of electric cars, robots and sustainable energy projects.

Police Investigating Weekend Five Points Shooting

The Columbia Police Department is investigating a shooting over the weekend in Five Points.

Study: Hummingbirds migrating earlier in spring

Ruby-throated hummingbirds are arriving in North America each spring several weeks earlier than in the past, and research indicates that higher temperatures in their winter habitat may be the reason.