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Bookkeeper theft

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Federal prosecutors say a 43-year-old Blythewood woman has pleaded guilty to stealing nearly $700,000 from a group of doctors who trusted her to keep their books.

Decker Blvd. to Get $150,000 Facelift

A much needed facelift is headed to Northeast Columbia. Business along Decker Boulevard can apply now for a facade improvement grant to beautify the area.

Police Link Two Burglars to 50 Break-ins

NEWBERRY, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say they have broken up a burglary ring that broke into around 50 houses in Greenwood and Newberry counties, stealing more than $100,000 in televisions, computers, jewelry and other items.

Investigators say a traffic stop in Saluda County earlier this month helped them break up the ring, when they busted a drug dealer who had some of the items stolen from the home.

Okra Strut Finally Finds Home

Years of debate about where to hold Irmo’s Annual Okra Strut have come to an end with the purchase of 14 acres to construct a new park that will house the decades-old festival.

Voter ID Law

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina voters represented by the American Civil Liberties Union have been granted permission to get involved in a lawsuit over the state’s new voter ID law.

Bill Banning Camping Advances at State House

South Carolina legislators are trying again to boot Occupy Columbia protesters from Statehouse grounds.