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SC Gas Prices Up but Still Among Nations Lowest

Apr 5, 2012 8:46 PM EDT

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ As South Carolinians take to the road for Easter and spring break vacations, they’re paying about 15 cents more for a gallon of gas than last year.

SC Air Guard F-16 fighters, wing set to deploy

Apr 5, 2012 8:00 PM EDT

Associated Press

MCENTIRE JOINT NATIONAL GUARD BASE, S.C. (AP) — Members of the South Carolina Air National Guard are preparing for a deployment to Afghanistan.

Tractor Trailer Accident Blocking I-20

Apr 5, 2012 7:06 PM EDT

Rob Dew

Columbia, SC (WOLO)–A tractor trailer accident on I-20 east is causing a traffic tie-up Thursday afternoon. Troopers with the Highway Patrol say just before 3pm Thursday afternoon a tractor trailer collided with a car near mile marker 78 on I-20 East Blocking both lanes of traffic. Investigators are unsure at this time how long it will take to clear the…

USC religious studies lecture on a virtuous life

Apr 5, 2012 10:00 AM EDT

Associated Press

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The art of living a virtuous life is the topic of a lecture and panel discussion at the University of South Carolina.

Spoleto Festival USA poster being unveiled

Apr 5, 2012 10:00 AM EDT

Associated Press

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — With the annual Spoleto Festival USA opening in May, festival leaders are unveiling the official Spoleto poster.

Study Suggests Unnecessary Tests at Doctor’s Office

Apr 5, 2012 3:45 AM EDT

News Department

You may want to think twice before having that test run at the doctor’s office.

Justices Return Liquor License to Newberry Club

Apr 5, 2012 1:51 AM EDT

ABC Columbia Staff

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ The South Carolina Supreme Court has given a Newberry private club its liquor license back after deciding state agents and revenue officials were too strict in their enforcement of rules over who can be a guest to the club.

In a 3-2 decision Wednesday, the justices said an undercover State Law Enforcement Division agent was denied entry to the Blue Moon Sports Bar and ordered to call a number. A club employee who answered the call made him an official guest.