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Fort Jackson Clinic

FORT JACKSON, S.C. (AP) _ Soldiers in training at Fort Jackson will be treated in a newly-renovated health clinic with room for about 12,000 soldiers every year.
Fort Jackson spokeswoman Nichole Riley says Tuesday’s ribbon cutting at the McWethy Troop Medical Clinic opens renovated primary care, physical therapy, radiology and lab units.

Shaw In, Ingram Could Be Out For USC

Connor Shaw’s addition to the lineup and the possible subtraction of SEC Defensive Player of the Week Melvin Ingram were the two big topics of Steve Spurrier’s weekly press conference previewing the Kentucky game.

ABC Columbia’s TIm Hill has a recap from Willams-Brice Stadium.

Spurrier Switches To Shaw At QB

Vowing to “shake things up” after last Saturday’s tough 16-13 loss, Steve Spurrier didn’t waste much time, announcing Connor Shaw will start at quarterback this Saturday against Kentucky. After being one of the SEC’s best QBs last year, Stephen Garcia has nine interceptions in his senior season, more than any other QB in the country.

House Fire Death

LANCASTER, S.C. (AP) _ Lancaster County officials are working to identify a man found dead in a burned house.

Police Chief Harlean Howard says firefighters and officers were called to a home about 11:30 p.m. Saturday. The house was engulfed in flames with firefighters arrived.