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USC business school offers online tool for budgets

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Researchers at the University of South Carolina have a new online tool to help state leaders understand the effect of potential taxes.

Deputies: Dangerous Sexual Assault Suspect in Custody

Orangeburg County deputies say a man they considered extremely dangerous is now in custody.

Search for 3 Missing People Comes to End

The bodies of three missing people, including a South Carolina man, have been found in Louisiana.

Officials Ask for School Route Safety Feedback

You have a chance to voice your opinion when it comes to the safety of elementary students in Columbia.

Toyota Recall Involves 1 Million Cars

Toyota just claimed the crown as the world's largest automaker, but now the Japanese carmaker is handling another major recall.

Crazy Weather Hits Midlands

The weather is changing by the second. What started out as a windy day turned out to be pretty messy.

Tornado Watch in effect until 1 a.m.

A line of strong and severe storms has finally arrived in the Midlands, putting residents on watch as powerful winds are whipping throughout the area.

Agriculture agency seeks $14M for Farmers Market

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ The S.C. Department of Agriculture is asking legislators for $14.4 million to own a bigger share of the State Farmers Market.

Teen Charged with Killing Grandmother in Chester

CHESTER, S.C. (AP) _ Investigators say a 17-year-old man was part of a plot to attack his grandmother in their Chester home.

Tree Falls on Car With Man Inside

A storm packing winds nearly 30 miles per hour rolled through the Midlands Wednesday, sending one tree on top of a car with a man inside.

Cuts to welfare payments to be partially restored

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's welfare recipients will see a slight increase in their payments starting in April.

Early voting bill advances in SC Senate

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A bill to implement early voting in South Carolina is making progress in the state Legislature.

Active Pattern for Wednesday's Weather

An active weather pattern Wednesday brings rain, storms, and damaging winds to the Midlands.

Body of Missing Man found in Lake Murray

The Newberry County Sheriff's Office says the body of a missing man has been found in Lake Murray.

Senate panel to mull early voting bills for SC

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina lawmakers are scheduled to take another look at early voting.

Haley hosting legislators for education talk

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley is hosting legislators at the Governor's Mansion to discuss education funding reform.

SC meeting marks 200th birthday of composer Wagner

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The 200th anniversary of the birthday of Germany composer Richard Wagner is being marked by a symposium and a silent film showing at the University of South Carolina.