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Columbia College students return for fall semester

President John Dozier says one of the college’s goals is to grow enrollment to 2,500 students.

Weightlifting coach on leave after parents claim football players burned during punishment

A Lancaster father says his son recently suffered third-degree burns at his school.

City of Columbia launches gun safety initiative alongside community partners

The BE SMART campaign is just one way that Soda City leaders are using to address violent crime.

Annual 'Naked Bike Ride' in Philly

In tonight's what in the world file, hundreds of people from around the u.s. were participating in a bike ride in philadelphia over the weekend.

Walmart apple juice recalled due to arsenic levels

Walmart has recalled nearly 10 thousand cases of Great Value apple juice because they were found to contain potentially harmful levels of arsenic.

Frozen U.S. housing market may soon be showing signs of thawing

Homebuyers in the U.S. may soon get a break from the increased mortgage rates that have been swirling around the housing market for roughly the past two years.

Water stations installed for residents of Rapid Shelter Columbia

New water stations are now available at Rapid Shelter Columbia -- providing its temporary residents with an easier way to stay hydrated.

FAFSA delays affecting freshmen enrollment

Many colleges across the country are beginning their fall semesters and in some cases enrollment is down.

Uber to start offering driverless rides

You may soon be able to request a self-driving car ride from Uber.

RFK Jr. suspends his presidential bid and backs Donald Trump before appearing with him at his rally

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. suspended his independent campaign for the White House and endorsed Donald Trump on Friday, a late-stage shakeup of the race that could give the former president a modest boost from Kennedy’s supporters.

Harris and Trump squabble over muted mics at upcoming debate

The campaigns of Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are arguing in advance of their high-stakes Sept. 10 debate over whether microphones should be muted except for the candidate whose turn it is to speak.

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Trump rebukes Harris and Biden on anniversary of Afghanistan bombing that killed 13 service members

Former President Donald Trump on Monday tied Vice President Kamala Harris to the chaotic Afghanistan War withdrawal on the third anniversary of the suicide bombing that killed 13 U.S. service members, calling the attack a “humiliation.”

Harris campaign says it's raised $540 million and saw a surge of donations during the convention

Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign says it has now raised $540 million for its election battle against Republican nominee former President Donald Trump.

Beekeepers warned of risk from mosquito control efforts in South Carolina

When mosquitoes start swarming, its a sign the Lowcountry’s waters have been stirred up.

AG Wilson probes political committee over possible fraudulent fundraising

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson is requesting answers over allegations that the political fundraising groupActBlue engaged in fraudulent fundraising.

Conflicting federal policies may cost residents more on flood insurance, and leave them at risk

Conflicting federal policies may force thousands of residents in flood-prone areas to pay more for flood insurance or be left unaware of danger posed by dams built upstream from their homes and worksites, according to an Associated Press review of federal records and data.