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Rate of death sentences, executions slows in SC

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The number of people on South Carolina's death row is at a nearly two-decade low.

SC US Attorney teaming up with Columbia nonprofit

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's top federal prosecutor is teaming up with a Columbia nonprofit in an effort to stem violence.

Citadel holding 2 commencement ceremonies

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Two graduation ceremonies are being held at The Citadel this weekend.

7 graduate from American College of Building Arts

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The American College of Building Arts is conferring degrees on seven graduates this weekend.

Midlands 10 Most Fascinating People: Jonathon Rush

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO): It's day five of our special tribute to the Midlands 10 Most Fascinating People.

Behind The Scenes Extra Footage: Jonathon Rush

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO): It's day five of our special tribute to the Midlands 10 Most Fascinating People. .

Salmonella in dog food sickens 14 people across US

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Federal health officials say at least 14 people in nine states have been infected with salmonella from tainted dog food made at a South Carolina plant.

Greenville high school student stabbed off campus

GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Greenville County deputies say a high school student has been stabbed near campus just after school ended.

SC Guard unit in Newberry gets new commander

NEWBERRY, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Army National Guard's Combat Service Support Battalion in Newberry is getting a new commander.

Hundreds of volunteers clean Lowcountry highways

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Hundreds of volunteers are taking to the streets and roads in the Charleston area to clean up trash and litter.

Army Reserve unit to SC's Fort Jackson from AL

FORT JACKSON, S.C. (AP) — About 100 soldiers with an Army Reserve training unit are moving from Alabama to South Carolina's Fort Jackson and are getting a new commander.

"Arts on the Ridge Festival" Goes on Display

Some special pieces from local artists are going on display.

SC Senate candidate sues to stop filing deadline

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A federal lawsuit has been filed over a South Carolina Supreme Court decision that officials say could keep hundreds of candidates from appearing on ballots for the state's June 12 primaries.

Hit-and-run kills bicyclist in Charleston

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Police are looking for a hit-and-run driver who ran down and killed a bicyclist in suburban Charleston.

Span near Columbia tops SC substandard bridge list

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — An interstate bridge in Richland County again tops AAA Carolinas' list of substandard bridges in South Carolina, while Charleston County has six of the 20 bridges on the list.

Kelsey eager to bring Prosser's values to Eagles

ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) — New Winthrop coach Pat Kelsey knows in his heart he was meant to teach young people like his mentor, coach and friend, the late Skip Prosser.

Local Woman Takes 'Day of Prayer' to New Level

The National Day of Prayer, where people across the country pray for one day, may be over, but that's not stopping a Northeast Columbia woman from starting a community prayer chain; however, the response isn't what she expected.