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Local Toddler Makes the Impossible a Reality

A local toddler refuses to take 'no' for an answer, and works to overcome the odds in order to take her first steps.

Financial oversight board gets DOT cash briefing

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's financial oversight board plans to discuss financial problems the Department of Transportation is facing.

SC State offers well water testing for radon gas

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina State University is offering free well water testing to evaluate radon levels for families and businesses in the central and southern parts of the state.

Sumter man gets life for widow's beating death

SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — A 20-year-old man has been sentenced to life in prison for breaking into a Sumter woman's home, beating her to death with a vase and taking thousands of dollars from a safe.

Spurrier Downplays NCAA Allegations

Steve Spurrier says he follows the rules and doesn't believe South Carolina will face serious punishment as a result of the NCAA's allegations regarding his program.

Companies skeptical of Beaufort tour rules

BEAUFORT, S.C. (AP) — Beaufort City Council is considering new rules for tour companies in the city.

Spartanburg changing rules on stray animals

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — Spartanburg County is taking steps to comply with state law on how long stray animals must be held before they are euthanized.

Myrtle Beach mayor visits China to draw business

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Myrtle Beach Mayor John Rhodes says visitors and potential investors from China plan to visit Myrtle Beach before the end of the year.

SC couple accused of illegally giving to Graham

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Mount Pleasant man and his estranged wife are accused of illegally contributing to Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham's campaign and his political action committee.

Man found shot to death on porch of Florence home

FLORENCE, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say an 18-year-old man has been shot and killed on the porch of a Florence home.

Amber Alert issued for infant after mother killed

GREENWOOD, S.C. (AP) — Authorities are looking for a 2-month-old girl after her mother was shot to death.

GE holds Greenville job fair for skilled workers

GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — General Electric is holding a job fair as the company looks for machinists and welders for its gas turbine plant in Greenville.

State asking for solutions for I-526 congestion

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The state Transportation Department is asking the public about how best to ease congestion on one of the state's busiest interstates - I-526 between North Charleston and the West Ashley area of Charleston.

Mother Accused of Scaulding Child

An Elgin mother faces charges of child abuse and aggravated assault on a child. Authorities say she forced her 7 year old daughter into a tub of scaulding hot water as a form of punishment.

SC Republicans attack Obama's $1.5 trillion tax

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Republican congressmen are criticizing President Obama's proposal for $1.5 trillion in new taxes to help ease the federal deficit.

Haley to extradite murder suspect to Virginia

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley will approve a request to extradite a 36-year-old man arrested in Clarendon County to Virginia to face murder charges.

Florence man gets 30 years for killing his uncle

FLORENCE, S.C. (AP) — Prosecutors say a Florence man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for killing his 55-year-old uncle nearly three years ago.

PR Specialist on Anthonys' Interview: 'Smart Move'

The third and final exclusive interview with Casey Anthony's parents broadcast on the Dr. Phil Show, still leaves many questions; however, a Midlands public relations specialist says they did the right thing by coming forward with their side of the story.