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Stolen Pit Bulls: Shelter Update

If you suspect your lost or missing pit bull is one of those stolen from Columbia recently and then taken to a dog fighting training compound in Bamberg County, there are ways to locate the animal safely.

Missing toddler's Grandmother believes he is still alive

Just moments before a prayer vigil for her missing grandson Amir Jennings was held Thursday night, Jocelyn Jennings spoke out.

Gamecocks Win Season Opener

The Back to Back National Champions took home a nail-biter in their season opener with a 2-1 win over VMI.

Southeastern Wildlife Exposition opens on SC coast

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The heart of South Carolina's tourism industry is preparing for the annual influx of tourists with a traditional exhibit.

Upstate school closes for a day because of bats

FOUNTAIN INN, S.C. (AP) — Students at a Greenville County school will get a day off after a bat was found inside.

2 convicted of Greenville home invasion shooting

GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Two men have been convicted of shooting and killing a man during a home invasion in Travelers Rest more than a year ago.

Afternoon with the Red Tails, Metro Style

If you haven't see the box office hit, 'Red Tails,' Richland County is hosting a local event that will feature the Columbia chapter of the Tuskegee Airmen and offer on-the-spot history lessons.

SC State trustees meet, say nothing about probe

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina State University trustees met for four hours behind closed doors, but again refused to say anything more about why several officials at the school were fired.

Teen found dead after Anderson shooting

ANDERSON, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a 19-year-old man was found shot to death in an Anderson neighborhood.

Judge won't release officer shooting dashcam tape

AIKEN, S.C. (AP) — A judge has refused to release to the public the videotape from a dashboard camera that captured the fatal December shooting of an Aiken police officer.

Family holds prayer service for missing SC boy

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Relatives of a South Carolina boy missing since Thanksgiving are holding a candlelight prayer service.

SC State Trustees Meet, Say Nothing about Probe

South Carolina State University trustees met for four hours behind closed doors, but again refused to say anything more about why several officials at the school were fired.

Bill would block education standards in SC

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Senate panel is considering a bill that would bar South Carolina from implementing national education standards in math and reading.

SC senators continue debate on restructuring bill

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Senate continues debate on a bill that would restructure state government and put many bureaucratic functions under the governor's control.

Chemical company expanding in Lee County

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A chemical company plans to expand its operations in Lee County, creating 60 new jobs.

Chemical Company Expanding in Lee County

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A chemical company plans to expand its operations in Lee County, creating 60 new jobs. Gov. Nikki Haley said Thursday that Martech Research will spend nearly $5 million to expand the operation in Bishopville.

Judge refuses release of dashboard tape

AIKEN, S.C. (AP) _ A judge has refused to release to the public the videotape from a dashboard camera that captured the fatal December shooting of an Aiken police officer.