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SC man charged in Orangeburg motel shooting death

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — A man has been charged with murder following last week's shooting death of a 30-year-old man in an Orangeburg motel parking lot.

SC mom arrested for graduation cheer settles suit

FLORENCE, S.C. (AP) — A Florence County woman arrested after cheering at her daughter's graduation despite a plea for decorum has settled a lawsuit against the school district.

Haley and her backers outspend Sheheen on TV 2:1

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley and two groups supporting her have spent nearly twice as much as her Democratic challenger, state Sen. Vincent Sheheen, and his backers.

Acting House speaker advocates term limits for job

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Republican acting as South Carolina's House speaker recommends putting a term limit on the powerful position.

Duke Energy says it will close SC coal ash pits

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Duke Energy says it plans to remove coal ash from one South Carolina waste pit and close two more at a power station that environmentalists say threatens the Saluda River.

Robbery of USC Students Investigated

Two robberies 15 minutes apart in broad daylight have some USC Students on edge.

Plane headed to SC diverted because of lightning

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Passengers on a plane flying from Chicago to South Carolina that was struck by lightning are safe in Charleston after completing the last 120 miles of their journey by bus.

Clemson Student Found Dead in Lake Hartwell

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) _ Oconee County authorities are trying to determine how a Clemson University student whose body was found in Lake Hartwell died.

Emergency Landing In Columbia

Columbia, SC (WOLO)- A United Airlines flight bound for Charleston had to make an emergency landing after being hit by lightning. The plane was diverted to Columbia Metropolitan Airport for a safety inspection.

Officer-Involved Shootings in South Carolina

This week marked the 34th officer involved shooting in South Carolina this year.

Lexington sheriff's deputy shoots burglary suspect

LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — A Lexington County sheriff's deputy has been placed on administrative leave after shooting a possible home burglary suspect.

SC attorney speaks on legal issues, immigration

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — An attorney with the South Carolina Appleseed Legal Justice Center is speaking at the University of South Carolina on legal issues involving immigration.

Water main break prompts boil water advisory in Richland County

A four-inch water main break is causing issues for some Richland County residents.

Sheriff: Felon charged after accidental shooting

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a 36-year-old convicted felon has been arrested after he dropped his gun and it fired, killing his friend.

SC Chamber wants gas tax to bring more road money

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The president of the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce says his group will push for an increase in the state's gas tax as part of a comprehensive plan to get more money for roads.

College Board: US history course not anti-American

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Conservative activists say a new outline for the Advanced Placement U.S. history course shows an anti-American bias by either downplaying or omitting the country's most heroic figures and military victories.

Mother Hopes to Heat up Cold Case

On nearly the 5 year anniversary of her sons death, one mother is hoping to heat up a murder case that's gone cold.

School Bus Crashes, Driver Charged

Darlington, SC (WOLO)- The driver of a Darlington County School District bus has been charged after authorities say she fell asleep at the wheel and crashed a bus carrying dozens of students into an abandoned mobile home.