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Fmr. daycare owner guilty in suffocation case, sentenced to 22 years Video included

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A Midlands daycare owner has been found guilty of suffocating a one-year-old boy inside her daycare in 1998. Jurors returned the guilty verdict against Andrea Pearson shortly after 9:00pm Friday.

Annual lights display at Riverbanks Zoo begins

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Riverbanks Zoo's annual Lights Before Christmas opens this weekend.

Unexpected enrollment forces cuts to students' tuition grants

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The mother of a private college student emailed saying she didn't understand why her daughter's tuition grant was being reduced.

USC baseball coach pitches in at Columbia homeless shelter

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USC baseball coach Ray Tanner was one of several volunteers at the Oliver Gospel Mission Friday packing boxes for the homeless.

Boeing breaks ground for historic plant Video included

First shovel of dirt removed at Boeing plant First shovel of dirt removed at Boeing plant
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Work has officially started on building Boeing's $750 million aircraft assembly plant in South Carolina - the largest industrial investment in state history.

Three dozen people charged with cockfighting

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Three dozen people have been arrested and accused of participating in cockfighting operations in two South Carolina counties.

Fire damages vacation home near Chapin

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Firefighters in Lexington County are trying to figure out what started a fire at a vacation home near Dreher Island State Park.

Jury finds '3 Hebrew Boys' guilty in scam

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Three South Carolina men have been found guilty of bilking thousands of investors out of more than $80 million.

Miley Cyrus tour bus overturns in VA, killing 1

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Virginia State Police say the driver of a tour bus belonging to Miley Cyrus died when the bus overturned, but the 16-year-old "Hannah Montana" star was not on board.

Spiller to light up Death Valley one last time

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Clemson's C.J. Spiller says he won't allow the emotions of his final home game and the 18th-ranked Tigers' chance at the ACC title game keep him from focusing on Virginia on Saturday.

Lawmakers to take up impeachment

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South Carolina lawmakers plan to formally consider impeaching Gov. Mark Sanford for the first time next week, the chairman of the committee beginning that work said Friday.

Norwood is a Butkus finalist

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South Carolina's Eric Norwood is one of five finalists for the Butkus Award that goes to the college football's top linebacker.

Unbreakable window screens Video included

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Hit by a 2x4 and not even damaged. A company boasts they have perfected something called the unbreakable window screen. How well does it really hold up?

Unemployment rises to 12.1 for October

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The unemployment rate in South Carolina rose nearly half a percentage point in October, to 12.1 percent.

Cops' response to call of armed man criticized

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Some residents are upset about the police response to a report of a man with a gun in a s South Carolina town where three people were shot to death earlier this month.

Obese man dies after 8 months in recliner, believed God would heal him Video included

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Believing his faith would heal him, a Greenwood County man sat down in his recliner after an injury in March and never got up. Thursday his wife explained why he stayed in the recliner until shortly before he died.

State Farmers Market attracts 3 more vendors

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The new South Carolina State Farmers Market in Lexington County has attracted three more major vendors.

Man pleads guilty to beating woman to death

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A South Carolina man has been sentenced to 36 years in prison in the beating death of his ex-girlfriend's mother last year.

Massive generator's trip across SC almost complete

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Authorities say a huge generator being hauled across South Carolina to a North Carolina utility plant will be spending the next several days making it through one county.

Obese SC man dies after 8 months in home recliner

When an ambulance brought Daniel Webb home from the hospital after he hurt his knee in March, paramedics warned the then 550-pound man he probably wouldn't be able to get up from his recliner if they put him there, his wife...

Police: Lugoff man leaves 7-year-old, weed stash in car Video included

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Camden police say when they pulled over a man driving his car he took off and he left his 7-year-old son behind.

Students from schools divided by race come together for cleanup Video included

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Summerton is the town where the battle to end school desegregation began. But more than 50 years after Briggs vs. Elliott was filed, schools in Summerton remain split along racial lines. Students from both schools there are working together to break down racial barriers that have long split the town.

Man gets life for killing pawn shop owner

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A man who killed a South Carolina pawn shop owner, then fled to Canada to avoid the death penalty has been sentenced to life in prison without parole.

Man gets 2nd death sentence in crime outbreak

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A South Carolina man already on death row has been sentenced to die again.

Harrell criticizes Sanford over ethics transparency promise

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House Speaker Bobby Harrell is criticizing Gov. Mark Sanford for the governor's reluctance to release the results of an ethics investigation to representatives.

Attorney Steve Morrison to run for Columbia mayor Video included

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Columbia attorney Steve Morrison says he's joining an already crowded field of candidates for mayor of Columbia.

Suspect wanted in NE Richland Co. Walgreens robbery

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An identity is being sought in the robbery of a Walgreens in Northeast Richland County according to deputies.

No. 18 Clemson finds plenty of playmakers

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The offense for No. 18 Clemson has expanded beyond Tiger stars C.J. Spiller and Jacoby Ford.

Police make arrest in Colonial Village Apts. murder

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Columbia police officers have arrested a man in connection with a murder last week at the Colonial Village Apartments on West Avenue.

No rebuke for 'admonish,' 2009 Word of the Year Video included

When the U.S. House admonished Rep. Joe Wilson for shouting "You lie!" at President Barack Obama during a health care speech to Congress, it not only lit up talk show lines, but also sent many people scurrying to the...

Woman charged with embezzling seized drug money

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Authorities in South Carolina say an office manager for a sheriff's office has been accused of embezzling around $500,000 seized from drug cases.

Coroner identifies man found shot to death near Congaree River

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Multiple people are in custody in connection with the murder of a person found shot to death near the Congaree River Tuesday night.

Sheriff's deputies seize 179 animals from home

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Sheriff's deputies in a South Carolina county seized 177 dogs, a cat and a bird during an investigation into animal maltreatment at a local residence.

Currencies trader sentenced to 24 years for fraud

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A foreign currencies trader who cheated investors in more than 20 states to support a lavish lifestyle and buy presents for a girlfriend has been sentenced to 24 years in prison.

Trial set for 3 ex-officials in corrupt SC county

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A federal judge has set a trial date for three former officials in a South Carolina county plagued by scandal.

Columbia man pleads guilty in mortgage fraud scheme

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A 36-year-old man has pleaded guilty to wire fraud and illegally using a Social Security number in a mortgage fraud scheme, U.S. Attorney W. Walter Wilkins announced Thursday.

Jury begins sentencing deliberations in Stanko trial

A jury has entered sentencing deliberations in the trial of a man found guilty of murdering a 74-year-old Conway resident in 2005.

Midlands daycare owner takes the stand in homicide case Video included

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A Midlands daycare worker charged with homicide by child abuse took the stand Thursday. Andrea Person stands charged with homicide by child abuse in the 1998 death of a 1-year-old child.

New mammogram advice raises questions, concerns Video included

For many women, getting a mammogram is already one of life's more stressful experiences.

Domino game dispute prompts SC jail beating

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Authorities have accused a South Carolina man in jail on a murder charge of severely beating a fellow inmate after an argument during a game of dominoes.

FAA computer problem fixed, but widespread delays still reported Video included

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The Federal Aviation Administration says the computer problem that caused widespread flight delays across the nation has been fixed.

McLeod calls for Confederate flag removal

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A Democrat running for governor says South Carolina should remove the Confederate flag from the Statehouse grounds if it wants to grow its economy.

New VA clinic for Upstate in Spartanburg

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The Dorn VA Medical Center is opening a new outpatient clinic for veterans in South Carolina's Upstate.

Jury: Ferguson not guilty in daughter's 2007 death

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Tears flowed in an Horry County courtroom Wednesday night after a man accused in the death of his 5-week-old daughter was found not guilty by a jury. The jury took about four and a half hours to reach the verdict, which was delivered just minutes before 10 p.m.

Deputies seize $100,000 in counterfeit goods

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Sheriff's deputies have seized more than $100,000 in counterfeit goods after raiding a South Carolina flea market.

Cop suspended after domestic violence arrest

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A South Carolina police officer has been suspended after he was arrested on a domestic violence charge.

Former officials in corrupt county in court

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Three former officials in a South Carolina county plagued by scandal are expected in court to face federal charges.

High school principal accused of pointing gun at wife Video included

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The principal of a Clarendon County high school is charged with aggravated criminal domestic violence after Florence police said he pointed a gun at his wife.

Composite sketch, jewelry too little to go on in homicide case Video included

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Columbia investigators are opening a 10-year-old evidence file in hopes of finding out more information on who covered a woman's body with gasoline and burned her alive.

Autopsy shows SC hunter died from gunshot wound

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Authorities are investigating the shooting death of a 30-year-old South Carolina hunter.

SC man gets 15 years in prison in shooting death

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A 36-year-old South Carolina man who told police he accidentally shot an acquaintance in the back of the head has been sentenced to 15 years in prison.

Flames no match for No. 22 Clemson, 79-39

David Potter felt good from the start, early wakeup call included, and his career-best performance helped No. 22 Clemson roll over Liberty 79-39 Tuesday.

State ranks second in survey of online learning

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South Carolina ranks second in a national study of online education.

Commission: Probable cause on Sanford ethics allegations Video included

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The South Carolina Ethics Commission says there is probable cause on several ethics allegations against Gov. Mark Sanford. While they were not specific on what charges, a hearing has been set on the matter for Jan. 1.

Prosecutor wants new sentence in Maserati death

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A South Carolina prosecutor wants a judge to reconsider giving only probation to a man who plowed his speeding Maserati through a house, killing a 62-year-old man.

Medical examiner takes the stand in Midlands daycare homicide case Video included

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The first trial in the case of a Midlands woman accused of homicide by child abuse continued Wednesday.

Columbia discusses allowing chickens in backyards

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A proposed livestock ordinance was discussed at the Columbia City Council meeting Wednesday.

What caused one viewer's tax bill to increase $1,300? Video included

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WIS News 10 viewer Veda Bennett recently opened her 2009 property tax bill for some land she owns in Richland County. Expecting a modest amount, she got the shock of her life.

Smoking cessation courses continue for WIS News 10 producer Video included

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As WIS News 10 producer Allison Wardley continues her journey to quit smoking, she's slowly beginning to learn about all the unhealthy stuff she's breathing in when she takes each puff of a cigarette.

Local family on Families Helping Families: "We've been blessed." Video included

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Each holiday season, WIS News 10 and the Palmetto Project team up to bring you Families Helping Families.

SC offering shoppers tax-free weekend on guns

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South Carolina shoppers will get a second chance to buy tax-free guns.

Deputies seize meth lab, pipe bombs from Gilbert man's home

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A Gilbert man is charged with operating a meth laboratory and possessing three pipe bombs at his home on South Fork Road, Lexington County deputies said.

Woman's body found in state park identified

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The York County Sheriff's Office has identified a woman's body who was found in Kings Mountain State Park this weekend.

2009 Scrooges and Angels list announced Video included

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The South Carolina Secretary of State's office has announced its 14th annual Scrooges and Angels list.

Rabid cat attacks Newberry Co. child; pet vaccination advised

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A rabid cat attacked a Newberry County child on November 15, and Department of Health and Environmental Control officials are advising nearby residents to vaccinate their pets.

Workers, volunteers spruce up state Christmas tree with decorations

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It's beginning to look like the holidays at the State House and around Columbia as workers and volunteers put up decorations this week.

Texting, taxes on legislators minds with new bills

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South Carolina lawmakers filed bills Tuesday that would outlaw texting while driving and offer new tax breaks.

Monster call center celebrates opening

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Employment services company Monster is marking the opening of its customer call center in South Carolina.

NC research firm to bring 120 jobs to SC

A research firm that develops advanced textiles for the automotive, aeronautics and defense industries says it will open a new facility in South Carolina, creating 120 new jobs.

Woman finds 650-pound cow in pool

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Call it udder shock. A South Carolina woman who heard a giant splash in her backyard discovered a 650-pound cow had fallen into her swimming pool.

Shaw Air Force Base squadrons slated for Iraq

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Several Air Force F-16 fighter squadrons based in South Carolina are in line for four-month deployments to Iraq in the coming year.

Maserati crash victim's estate settles case for $3 million

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The family of a South Carolina man killed when another man drove his Maserati into a home has settled a civil case for $3 million.

Man pleads guilty to killing pizza delivery man

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A second person has pleaded guilty to killing a South Carolina pizza delivery man two years ago.

Man accused of stabbing grandfather-in-law

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A South Carolina man has been accused of stabbing his wife's 82-year-old grandfather to death.

First lady will be at holiday open house

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A spokeswoman says South Carolina first lady Jenny Sanford will be at the traditional open house at the Governor's Mansion next month.

Jury to consider sentence for Stanko

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Jurors are set to decide if a 42-year-old man already on South Carolina's death row should get another death sentence for killing a 74-year-old man in a separate shooting.

Dirty work: Charleston County analyzing what it throws out

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Officials in a coastal South Carolina county want to know what residents are throwing out, but not because they're nosy.

Toying with Danger: Toy guns could be mistaken for the real thing Video included

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This holiday season, there's a toy gun that looks like the real deal. Some say it's all fun and games, but Newberry County Sheriff Lee Foster warns the toy could have dangerous consequences.

New mammogram guidelines breed controversy

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For years we've heard early detection is key to winning the fight against breast cancer. Now, new recommendations are turning conventional wisdom upside down.

Cerebral palsy patient's bathroom to be completed Video included

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Last week, we shared with you the story of Rosemary Sharp of Swansea. Rosemary paid a contractor to create an accessible bathroom for her daughter, Maria.

Drill bit maker adding up to 85 jobs at SC plant

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A drill bit maker has announced plans to expand its South Carolina operations, adding up to 85 jobs.

Federal judge: Construction on port can continue

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A federal judge has rejected an environmental group's request to stop a port expansion project in South Carolina.

Buy It and Try It: The Dog Snuggie Video included

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Despite the fact that most people scratched their heads with confusion when they saw the commercial, the Snuggie became an immediate hit with American consumers.

'Clark's Office' a cheaper alternative to renting actual office Video included

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Office space isn't cheap these days. That's especially true if you're a one man band, but now, there's a new place for Midlands workers to conduct business and make connections.

Legislators mull gov's ouster as ethics findings loom Video included

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South Carolina lawmakers took positions on either side of the first formal move to impeach Gov. Mark Sanford on Tuesday, a day before the release of a pivotal decision into the embattled Republican's travel practices.

Trial of accused daycare operator underway Video included

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Opening arguments started Tuesday in the homicide by child abuse case against a former Columbia daycare operator.

Woman, grandson rescued from flooded car

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A woman and her grandson were stuck on top of their flooded car near Lugoff for nearly two hours Tuesday until they were rescued.

Cooperative Ministries, foster group give free car to lucky teen

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Making the transition from high school to living on your own is tough. For kids growing up in foster care, the challenge can be even tougher.

Ten ways to fatten your wallet for Black Friday Video included

Forget the mall. Save money -- and your sanity -- this Thanksgiving weekend with these money-minded alternatives to shopping frenzy.

Officials: Throw away food from BBQ fundraiser

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South Carolina's health agency is warning coastal residents not to eat any leftovers from a barbecue fundraiser over the weekend.

State college pre-paid tuition program deep in debt Video included

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The struggling economy in South Carolina has claimed another victim -- the state Tuition Prepayment Program.

State gets failing grade for pre-term birth rate

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Tuesday is National Preemie Awareness Day, and new word that South Carolina has received a failing grade from the March of Dimes for too many babies being born too soon

Victims identified in car-train crash near SC-GA state line Video included

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An Amtrak passenger train hit a car trying to cross the tracks near the South Carolina-Georgia state line, and four people have been killed.

Dutch Fork football coach resigning

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Dutch Fork High School's football coach and athletics director will be leaving the school at the end of the academic year.

Police: Aiken woman tried to run over officer

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An Aiken woman is in jail thanks to a tipster, after public safety officials say the woman tried to run over an officer with her car.

UGA police investigate Clemson student's beating claim

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University of Georgia police are looking into a visiting student's claim he was held captive at a fraternity house after getting into a fight in an Athens bar.

Man charged with indecent exposure

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A man has been charged with indecent exposure in Richland County.

Clemson closes in on ACC title game spot

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Clemson coach Dabo Swinney wants his 18th-ranked Tigers to enjoy the excitement as they prepare for Virginia and what could be a spot in the Atlantic Coast Conference title game.

South Carolina releases baseball schedule

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South Carolina baseball team will play 25 games against teams that went to the NCAA tournament last season.

Defense lawyer: Evidence weak in beach slaying trial

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Attorneys for a North Carolina man convicted twice of killing his lover's husband in South Carolina say their client should get another trial because the evidence against him is weak.

Woman, 4-year-old son killed at home

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The bodies of a mother and her four-year-old son have been found shot to death in their Dale home on Player Road in Beaufort County.

Sarah Palin settles scores with McCain campaign in new memoir

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Is it a book launch or a way to settle scores? Sarah Palin's much-anticipated autobiography hits store shelves on Tuesday, and the answer seems to be: it's both.

Officials lift bacteria warning on rivers

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South Carolina health officials say bacteria levels have returned to normal following a sewage spill sparked by the rains from the remnants of Tropical Storm Ida.

Resident: "It looks like Charlie Brown's Christmas tree." Video included

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While it didn't arrive with the pomp and circumstance that the Rockefeller Center tree does, the state Christmas tree was put up on display at the State House on Monday.

Rescue squad suspended during investigation

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A South Carolina rescue squad has volunteered for a 30-day suspension while officials investigate possible misuse of a credit card.

School volunteers to be honored by educators

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South Carolina education officials are recognizing 19 groups and people who volunteer in public schools.

SC begins renovation of historic colonial site

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South Carolina is renovating a park on the site of one of one of the state's earliest towns.

Man charged with DUI after crash with officer

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A South Carolina man was charged with driving under the influence after a crash with a St. Petersburg police cruiser.

Indiana 69, SC Upstate 61

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Christian Watford finished with 17 points and 10 rebounds, Maurice Creek added 14 points and Verdell Jones scored 13 to lead Indiana past South Carolina-Upstate 69-61 on Monday night.

South Carolina defeats Georgia Southern 90-66

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Dominique Archie scored 18 points and South Carolina pulled away for a 90-66 victory over Georgia Southern on Monday night.

Wall collapses at SC game; 12 taken to hospital

Authorities say a wall has collapsed at a high school football playoff game in northwest South Carolina and a dozen students have been taken to the hospital.

Charges dropped against suspended Atlantic Beach mayor

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Some charges have been dropped against the suspended mayor of Atlantic Beach, Retha Pierce.

Ida's torrents dump floods along Atlantic coast Video included

Relentless rain drenched much of the Atlantic seaboard Thursday, pelting communities from North Carolina northward with gusty winds and heavy rains, inundating streets, stranding drivers and causing three deaths in hard-hit...

Downey scores 23, Gamecocks breeze to 88-50 win

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Devan Downey scored 23 points and as South Carolina opened its season with a 88-50 win over Alabama A&M on Friday night.

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