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Willie Myrick

Boy released by kidnapper after singing gospel music

Boy released by kidnapper after singing gospel music

Gospel could have saved Willie Myrick's life.

Gospel could have saved Willie Myrick's life.

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  • 16 hours, 14 minutes ago
Blayne Alexander
Entertainment
Actress Lupita Nyong'o attends the 2014 MTV Movie Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on April 13, 2014 in Los Angeles, California.

Lupita Nyong'o Named People's "Most Beautiful"

Lupita Nyong'o Named People's "Most Beautiful"

Actress Lupita Nyong'o attends the 2014 MTV Movie Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on...

Actress Lupita Nyong'o attends the 2014 MTV Movie Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on April 13, 2014 in Los Angeles, California.

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  • 14 hours, 20 minutes ago
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Jim Gandy's Weather Forecast

Midlands Forecast

Midlands Forecast

Another beautiful day on Thursday. High: 79°.

Another beautiful day on Thursday. High: 79°.

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Life
Ronald McDonald

He's Lovin' It: Ronald McDonald Rocking A New Look

He's Lovin' It: Ronald McDonald Rocking A New Look

The clown has a new wardrobe.

The clown has a new wardrobe.

  • Life
  • 1 hour, 13 minutes ago
Bruce Horovitz
Local
Andreus Sherwood Strange, 33

Sheriff: Orangeburg Man Wanted

Sheriff: Orangeburg Man Wanted

Orangeburg man wanted by Sheriff's department

Orangeburg man wanted by Sheriff's department

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  • 2 hours, 44 minutes ago
Anne McQuary
Nation
Edward Beaudion, 22, disappeared in 1978

Serial Killer John Wayne Gacy Probe Helps Solve Cold Case

Serial Killer John Wayne Gacy Probe Helps Solve Cold Case

Effort to identify victims of a serial killer helping to solve missing person cases.

Effort to identify victims of a serial killer helping to solve missing person cases.

  • Nation
  • 3 hours, 42 minutes ago
Julia Dahl
Nation
Wyoming flag

Explosion, Fire Force Evacuation of Wyoming Town

Explosion, Fire Force Evacuation of Wyoming Town

No reports of inujries, town is 2.5 hours east of Salt Lake City.

No reports of inujries, town is 2.5 hours east of Salt Lake City.

  • Nation
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Trevor Hughes
Life
Alexandra Hedison and Jodie Foster

Actress Jodi Foster Marries

Actress Jodi Foster Marries

Actress Jodi Foster marries girlfriend, the two had been dating about a year.

Actress Jodi Foster marries girlfriend, the two had been dating about a year.

  • Life
  • 3 hours, 57 minutes ago
Lauren Moraski
Nation
Becker Alrub is a high school senior who applied to The University of Baltimore specifically because of a program that pays the final semester of tuition for undergrads who earn their degree in four years.

University of Baltimore Offers Free Tuition for Final Semester

University of Baltimore Offers Free Tuition for Final Semester

University's 'Finish4Free' program was unveiled last month.

University's 'Finish4Free' program was unveiled last month.

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  • 4 hours, 28 minutes ago
Local
Paying for Power After Wintermess

Paying For Power After #WinterMess

Paying For Power After #WinterMess

Bills for power used during South Carolina's two bouts with cold temperatures and snow...

Bills for power used during South Carolina's two bouts with cold temperatures and snow are hitting mailboxes across the Midlands.

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  • 4 hours, 45 minutes ago
Clark Fouraker
Life
Show Uses Hip-Hop, Comedy to Explain Physics

Science Show Uses Hip-Hop, Comedy to Explain Physics

Science Show Uses Hip-Hop, Comedy to Explain Physics

The show is sponsored in part by NASA

The show is sponsored in part by NASA

  • Life
  • 5 hours, 2 minutes ago
Jennifer Bellamy
Local
Proposed Ordinance Would Create Child Safe Zones

Proposed Ordinance Would Create Child Safe Zones

Proposed Ordinance Would Create Child Safe Zones

City leaders are looking to crack down on illegal activity at parks in Columbia

City leaders are looking to crack down on illegal activity at parks in Columbia

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  • 5 hours, 48 minutes ago
Jenny Wirtzberger
Nation
The statue of former Penn State University football coach Joe Paterno stands outside Beaver Stadium July 21, 2012 in State College, Pennsylvania. The statue was later removed.

Group Plans New Joe Paterno Statue

Group Plans New Joe Paterno Statue

There will reportedly be a new Joe Paterno statue in State College.

There will reportedly be a new Joe Paterno statue in State College.

  • Nation
  • 7 hours, 3 minutes ago
Laken Litman
News
A stillframe of a political ad paid for by the Republican Governors Association against Vincent Sheheen.

SC Bar Fights Back Against Anti-Sheheen Ad

SC Bar Fights Back Against Anti-Sheheen Ad

The SC Bar is fighting back against what it calls an unfair smear of its profession.

The SC Bar is fighting back against what it calls an unfair smear of its profession.

  • News
  • 7 hours, 13 minutes ago
Seanna Adcox
Nation
Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal signs a new gun bill into law on April 23, 2014.

'Guns Everywhere' Signed Into Law in Georgia

'Guns Everywhere' Signed Into Law in Georgia

It's legal for licensed gun owners in Georgia to pack heat in bars, schools, churches and...

It's legal for licensed gun owners in Georgia to pack heat in bars, schools, churches and some government buildings.

  • Nation
  • 7 hours, 20 minutes ago
Larry Copeland and Doug Richards
News
The South Carolina State House

Veterans Rally at State House to Seek Benefits

Veterans Rally at State House to Seek Benefits

Veterans have gathered at the State House to ask lawmakers to improve benefits for those...

Veterans have gathered at the State House to ask lawmakers to improve benefits for those who served in the military.

  • News
  • 9 hours, 37 minutes ago
Susanne M. Schafter
Nation
The US Supreme Court Building

Court: Child Pornographers Should Pay Victims

Court: Child Pornographers Should Pay Victims

The Supreme Court ruled that people who peddle in child pornography must help pay for...

The Supreme Court ruled that people who peddle in child pornography must help pay for their victims' pain and suffering – within reason.

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  • 12 hours, 30 minutes ago
Richard Wolf
Money
A real estate "For Sale" sign sits on a residential corner in Centreville, Virginia.

New Home Sales Plunge 14.5%

New Home Sales Plunge 14.5%

Sales of new single-family homes dropped sharply last month, falling 14.5% to their...

Sales of new single-family homes dropped sharply last month, falling 14.5% to their weakest level since mid-2013.

  • Money
  • 12 hours, 35 minutes ago
Doug Carroll
Features
Girl Takes on Lawmakers Over State Fossil

8-Year-Old Takes on SC Lawmakers

8-Year-Old Takes on SC Lawmakers

8-year-old's effort to get a state fossil stalls as debate turns to religion.

8-year-old's effort to get a state fossil stalls as debate turns to religion.

  • Features
  • 12 hours, 40 minutes ago
Wyatt Andrews, CBS News
Crime
A sign for Smokey's BBQ with a picture of Donnie Wooten (inset).

Police: Marijuana Sold at NC BBQ Restaurant

Police: Marijuana Sold at NC BBQ Restaurant

Gaston County police have charged an owner of a local barbecue restaurant with selling...

Gaston County police have charged an owner of a local barbecue restaurant with selling marijuana

  • Crime
  • 12 hours, 45 minutes ago
News
A screenshop of SCDEW's iClaim app.

SCDEW Offers New App for Customers

SCDEW Offers New App for Customers

SCDEW has a new app for people to use.

SCDEW has a new app for people to use.

  • News
  • 12 hours, 56 minutes ago
Tony Santaella
Local
Ronald Sheppard

No Parole for Ex-Carolina Investors Exec Sheppard

No Parole for Ex-Carolina Investors Exec Sheppard

Former HomeGold Exec Asking Parole Officials for Early Release

Former HomeGold Exec Asking Parole Officials for Early Release

  • Local
  • 13 hours, 19 minutes ago
Meg Kinnard
Clemson-tigers
Nov 23, 2013; Clemson, SC, USA; Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney reacts during the first quarter of the game against the Citadel Bulldogs at Clemson Memorial Stadium

Dabo Responds to Clemson, Religion Controversy

Dabo Responds to Clemson, Religion Controversy

Dabo Swinney has issued his first response to a group's claims that he promotes religions...

Dabo Swinney has issued his first response to a group's claims that he promotes religions to his players.

  • Clemson-tigers
  • 14 hours, 19 minutes ago
Tony Santaella
Teacher-of-the-week
Kelly Mills - Alice Drive Middle School

Teacher of the Week: Kelly Mills

Teacher of the Week: Kelly Mills

Social studies class with Kelly Mills at Alice Drive Middle School is more than just...

Social studies class with Kelly Mills at Alice Drive Middle School is more than just textbooks and worksheets.

  • Teacher-of-the-week
  • 14 hours, 55 minutes ago
Darci Strickland
Science
An artist's image of an asteroid flying through space.

Group: Killer Asteroid is Just a Matter of Time

Group: Killer Asteroid is Just a Matter of Time

Space rocks big enough to destroy a city hit the Earth much more often than thought,...

Space rocks big enough to destroy a city hit the Earth much more often than thought, according to a new estimate.

  • Science
  • 15 hours, 1 minute ago
Traci Watson
News
Handguns for sale

Gun Checks Miss Millions of Fugitives

Gun Checks Miss Millions of Fugitives

Millions of fugitives can pass undetected through federal background checks and buy guns...

Millions of fugitives can pass undetected through federal background checks and buy guns illegally.

  • News
  • 15 hours, 7 minutes ago
Brad Heath
Entertainment
Stephen Colbert Visits David Letterman

Stephen Colbert Pays A Visit To David Letterman

Stephen Colbert Pays A Visit To David Letterman

Stephen Colbert visited the "Late Show" Tuesday night.

Stephen Colbert visited the "Late Show" Tuesday night.

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