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Columbia, South Carolina is located in Richland County. Zip codes in Columbia, SC include 29240, 29226, and 29229. More Columbia information.

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54 min ago | Free Times

International Mine Workers Union Organizing in S.C.

For the first time ever, labor leaders from an international mine workers union are attempting to organize workers at plants across South Carolina.

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54 min ago | FITSNews

Trial Lawyer Push Polling

Remember Jim Corbett? He's one of the "next generation" of ambulance chasing attorneys running for the S.C. House of Representatives and was the subject of our recent report on the overabundance of such self-serving, anti-competitive leeches in state government.

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1 hr ago | CBS Local

Alumni Groups To Collect Blood For Georgia Woman With Flesh-Eating Disease

The alumni groups of two major universities are teaming up in an effort to get graduates and fans of the schools to give blood for a young Georgia woman battling a flesh-eating disease.

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3 hrs ago | Post and Courier

Folly Beach authorities have person of interest in cat killing

Folly Beach police have identified a person of interest in the case of a family cat that was brutally slain this month.

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Tue May 29, 2012

The State

Lizard Man spotted ... on side of new Cayce restaurant

No, not the 7-foot-tall, red-eyed swamp thing of Lee County fame, but the cartoon drawing that for several decades graced the wall of the Cayce Bait and Tackle shop.

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The State

S.C. cities, counties could get more money

Note: Video is provided as a public service by ETV; video typically is available only when the General Assembly is in session.

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FITSNews

SC Senate Moves School Choice Bill Forward

A plan to help low-income and disabled students attend the school of their family's choosing moved closer to becoming law today, emerging from the Senate Finance Committee by a voice vote.

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WLTX-TV Columbia

The Scoop on Blood Sucking SC Ticks

Columbia, SC - Summer is already in full swing for some kids in the Midlands and that means extra time outside.

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WIS-TV Columbia

Haley's legal team suing political blogger

Gov. Nikki Haley's legal team is taking aim at a Columbia-based political blogger as her private attorneys are representing the Sikh Temple in a lawsuit claiming the blog printed lies about the church Gov.

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WACH-TV Columbia

Sikh temple files lawsuit against SC blogger

The Sikh Religious Society, Inc., of South Carolina is suing a South Carolina blogger for publishing "reckless and defamatory per se statements" in March.

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WLTX-TV Columbia

Brady: Send Haley Ethics Complaint to Attorney General

A House Ethics Committee member says she will propose sending an ethics complaint against Gov.

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WLTX-TV Columbia

Man Killed Laying On Railroad Tracks in Winnsboro

Columbia, SC -- In a report from the Fairfield County Sheriff's office, a man who was reportedly laying on railroad tracks was struck and killed at around 8pm Monday.

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WLTX-TV Columbia

Tropical Depression Beryl Brings Rain

Columbia, SC -- The remnants of Beryl are now moving into our state. Steady showers are already sweeping through the Midlands.

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Examiner.com

Affordable key trends at Cato

Cato reminds us that it's time to have fun in the sun withA the season's hottest styles.A Key trends at Cato featureA splashes of vibrant color, lace and crochet accents, and embellished details.

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WLTX-TV Columbia

USC Students Head Back to School for Summer

Columbia, SC -- Summer is almost here and many students are looking forward to a break from school, but some USC students headed back to class instead this Memorial Day.

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Mon May 28, 2012

WLTX-TV Columbia

USC and Clemson On Possible Collision Course

Columbia, SC --- When the NCAA announced its 64-team field Monday afternoon, the USC regional received plenty of in-state attention as both Clemson and Coastal Carolina will be in town this weekend.

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WLTX-TV Columbia

Boy Scouts Help Neighbors Show Patriotism

Columbia, SC - Boy Scouts in troop 276 woke up early on Memorial Day to help neighbors show their patriotism for our country.

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The State

On Memorial Day, remembering the sacrifices of the fallen

After the laying of the wreath and the solemn lowering of the flag, after the crack of the rifle salute and the mournful sounds of “Taps,” Mary Marcille and her daughter Roxanne Marcille, walked slowly across the green expanse of the Fort Jackson National Cemetery on Monday to pay respects to their late husband and father, retired Command ... (more)

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WACH-TV Columbia

The Capital City hosting a free Memorial Day concert

Read more: Local , State , Community , Memorial Day , The City of Columbia , Palmetto Concert Band Memorial Day , Koger Center , United States Armed Forces COLUMBIA, S.C. -- People in Columbia have an opportunity to hear some music for free this Memorial Day.

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Free Times

FT Daily - Blogger sued; school lawsuit back to court

The Sikh Religious Society of South Carolina is suing blogger Logan Smith of Palmetto Public Record for libel after he reported in March that Gov.

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