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Teen Hid As Man Took Items From SC Home

LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) _ Lexington County deputies have arrested a man they say broke into a home and took items while a 17-year-old girl hid inside.

Deputies said Tuesday 56-year-old Richard O’Neil Hatchell of Leesville faces several charges, including first-degree burglary and failure to stop for a blue light.

Spurrier Glad Rivalry Has National Implications

USC and Clemson will play each other as nationally-ranked teams for just the fourth time ever this Saturday. Steve Spurrier says that’s a good thing, but he’d rather both teams be 11-0. Tim Hill has that and more in ABC Columbia’s weekly web recap of Steve Spurrier’s press conference from Williams-Brice Stadium.

Swinney Says Tigers’ Turnovers Have To Stop

There’s little mystery behind Clemson’s recent problems and coach Dabo Swinney said the fix is just as simple: Cut down on mistakes.
“You want some grand answer?” Swinney said Tuesday of Clemson’s issues. “It’s 11 turnovers in three games.” The ACC Atlantic winners will need to shore up ball security issues when they face No. 14 South Carolina (9-2) at Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday night.