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Hundreds gather at funeral for slain SC officer
AIKEN, S.C. (AP) — More than 1,000 police officers and hundreds of others have gathered in Aiken for the funeral for a South Carolina officer killed last weekend.
2 SC congressman returning unused office funds
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Two South Carolina congressmen are joining their colleagues in returning unused money from running their congressional offices to the government.
SC Police: Man held 5-year-old over aggressive dog
LANCASTER, S.C. (AP) — Police have arrested a Lancaster man who investigators say dangled a 5-year-old child over a pit bull after the child kicked dirt as his car and cursed at him.
SC--Port Expansion
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A measure suspending the authority of South Carolina's environmental agency to make dredging decisions is heading to the governor's desk. The joint resolution is designed to help lawmakers' efforts to undo a water quality permit granted by the Department of Health and Environment Control, which allows Georgia to expand the Savannah port.
Killed In The Line Of Duty
AIKEN, S.C. (AP) _ More than 1,000 police officers and hundreds of others have paid their final respects to a South Carolina police officer shot and killed while responding to a call.
SC bill would require suicide prevention training
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A House panel has advanced a bill requiring middle and high school teachers in South Carolina to get suicide prevention training.
Bauer top money-raiser in SC's new 7th District
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Former Lt. Gov. Andre Bauer has raised the most money so far in the race to become congressman from South Carolina's new 7th Congressional District.
Senators advance 2 unemployment bills
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina senators have advanced bills disqualifying workers in part-time and seasonal jobs from receiving unemployment benefits.
SLED chief wants to know if machines are legal
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — State police in South Carolina are moving cautiously as they investigate whether new machines showing up in stores and bars are illegal gambling devices.
Police say Greer shooting deaths came in robbery
GREER, S.C. (AP) — Police now say that the shooting deaths of two people in Greer came during a robbery attempt.
SC woman killed in ambulance crash
BEAUFORT, S.C. (AP) — A Lowcountry woman has died after an ambulance carrying her husband was involved in an accident.
Belton man dies in fire at home
BELTON, S.C. (AP) — Anderson County officials say a Belton man has died in a fire at his home.
Jasper County Celebrating 100th anniversary
RIDGELAND, S.C. (AP) — Jasper County is celebrating its 100th anniversary.
Families come a day early for SC Marine graduation
PARRIS ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — Families attending Marine Corps graduations at Parris Island are being invited to the base for an extra day to learn more about the Corps and what the recruits can expect after training.
New power rates for new, expanding SC industries
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Santee Cooper and South Carolina's electric cooperatives are offering a special power rate for new and expanding industries in the state.
SC man gets 23 years for stabbing, DUI death
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — A Myrtle Beach man has been sentenced to 23 years in prison for stabbing a woman and then causing a fatal crash when he tried to escape from police.
Judge allows SC's Twitter lawsuit go move forward
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A federal judge has ruled that a South Carolina company's lawsuit against a former employee over Twitter followers can go forward.
Man dies in SC house fire hours after police call
BELTON, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a 55-year-old man died in a house fire in Belton just hours after police investigated a domestic disturbance at the home.
Suspect named in killing of teen in Aiken County
NEW ELLENTON, S.C. (AP) — Aiken County deputies say they have a suspect in the killing of a teen whose body was found buried in a shallow grave over the weekend.
