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Bill fighting health care law fails in Senate

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — An effort to delay implementation of the federal health care overhaul in South Carolina is dead.

Earthquake Rattles Summerville

SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WOLO) -- A small earthquake has shaken houses and rattled some residents in the Summerville area.

Attempted Murder And Kidnapping Arrest

Columbia, SC (WOLO)-Richland County deputies have arrested a man on attempted murder and kidnapping charges. Investigators arrested Trevor Robinson around 10:30 last night in Dentsville.

SC Democratic senators: DSS leader should go

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Testimony about a 4-year-old Richland County boy who was beaten to death after being returned to his parents from foster care has prompted two Democratic senators to call for the ousting of the Department of Social Services' director.

Spokesperson: Procedure Wasn't Followed

An inquiry is underway to determine how an elementary age child was left on a Pelion school bus, alone, for six hours.

Columbia City Council Chastised for Behavior

The level of communication amongst Columbia City Council members has become so convoluted, they believe, that they were asked to co-sign a clause that they would cooperate and conduct themselves in a respectable manner during meetings.

Seattle Man Gets Life in Woman's Killing in SC

ANDERSON, S.C. (AP) _ A Seattle man who stabbed his girlfriend to death while visiting his mother in South Carolina has been sentenced to life in prison.

US Sen. Graham files to run for re-election

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham has filled out the paperwork and written the $10,440 check to run for office again.

Elementary Student Left on School Bus for Six Hours

A Lexington District One school bus driver has been placed on leave after district officials say a child was left on a bus for six hours in Pelion.

Nexans, Birdsong firms announced new SC sites

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The state Commerce Department says an international high voltage cable manufacturing firm and a Virginia peanut processor are putting new facilities in Berkeley and Darlington counties.

USC drama alumnus Colter speaks of varied career

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A stage, screen and television actor is scheduled to appear at the University of South Carolina to discuss his career in New York and Hollywood.

Son of Gov. Campbell files for lieutenant governor

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Mike Campbell is again seeking South Carolina's No. 2 spot, saying he wants to continue the effort he started eight years ago.

Clyburn to deliver USC Southern Studies talk

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Rep. James Clyburn is delivering the Philip G. Grose Lecture in cooperation with the Institute for Southern Studies at the University of South Carolina.

Three Shot in Early Morning Fight

Early morning verbal altercation at Mobay's Restaurant leads to parking lot shooting.

SC Statehouse Medicaid protest logs 3rd week

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Sixteen members of a group who stopped traffic trying to enter a South Carolina Statehouse parking area are headed to court following the third protest against the state's decision not to accept federal money to expand Medicaid.

Bill increases penalties for speeding in work zone

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A bill to encourage drivers to slow down in highway construction zones across South Carolina would increase penalties and state troopers' presence.

Bill to require SC students learn cursive advances

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A bill requiring South Carolina's school districts to teach students how to write in cursive by fifth grade is advancing in the House.