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Oak Grove Elementary in Lexington 1 and Chapin High in Lexington-Richland 5 are among four schools named 2015 Palmetto’s Finest.Click to Continue »

Freezing temperatures could hit the Columbia area Saturday night…Click to Continue »

The convicted former sheriff of Williamsburg County is asking a judge to sentence him to less than the three years recommended by federal officials because he has no criminal record,Click to Continue »

Suspect in brutal weekend Richland County slaying and carjacking nabbed after wild-police pursuit near Daytona Beach. He was driving victim’s car.Click to Continue »

Richland County sheriff’s deputies are those responsible for an assault that occurred Monday evening leaving one victim with multiple stab wounds.Click to Continue »

Bob Jones University's response to a two-year investigation into its handling of reports of sexual abuse was "shallow words backed largely by inaction," according to an open letter released Monday…Click to Continue »

CONGAREE LAND TRUST is inviting community members to join in the Cowasee Cleanup from 9 a.m.-noon at the Billy Tolar Boat Landing in the Cowasee Basin along U.S. Highway 76…Click to Continue »

Dawn Staley was pleased. She knew her team had more talent than Syracuse and should advance to the Sweet 16.Click to Continue »

AS OFTEN HAPPENS, even in South Carolina, it snowed last month — enough that some schools closed for a day or two.Click to Continue »

The S.C. Department of Revenue is investigating the nonprofit that dominates the state’s $8 million-a-year private school-choice program. That nonprofit, Palmetto Kids Scholarship Program, is refusing to reveal the names…Click to Continue »