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SC’s 9th Air Force to get Wells as new commander

Oct 17, 2011 3:00 PM EDT

SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. (AP) — Maj. Gen. Stephen Hoog is handing command of the 9th Air Force to Maj. Gen. Lawrence Wells at Shaw Air Force Base.

Officials to explain veterans’ burial benefits

Oct 17, 2011 10:00 AM EDT

Associated Press

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Officials from the National Cemetery Administration in South Carolina are explaining the details of burial benefits for military veterans and their families.

Occupy Wall Street Protest Hits Home

Oct 17, 2011 5:03 AM EDT

ABC Columbia Staff

More than a hundred protesters lined Main Street Sunday as they joined the nationwide demonstration to fight what some are calling corporate greed.

Lattimore Out For Season

Oct 16, 2011 11:40 PM EDT

Sports Department

A turbulent week for No. 14 South Carolina closed with devastating news: Star tailback Marcus Lattimore is out for the year with a knee injury. “Our worst fears were realized,” Gamecocks coach Steve Spurrier said Sunday.

SC welfare workers suspended after toddler death

Oct 16, 2011 3:00 PM EDT

Associated Press

BENNETTSVILLE, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina’s child welfare agency says some Marlboro County employees have been suspended following the death of a 3-year-old from suspected abuse.

Families of former Fort Jackson farmers reunite

Oct 16, 2011 10:00 AM EDT

Associated Press

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Descendants of former land owners who used to farm and live on South Carolina land that became the Army’s largest training installation are holding their fourth reunion.

Gamecocks Escape Starkville With 14-12 Win

Oct 15, 2011 8:26 PM EDT

ABC Columbia Staff

Alshon Jeffrey caught a 4-yard touchdown pass from Connor Shaw with 3:50 left in the fourth quarter and No. 15 South Carolina rallied to beat Mississippi State 14-12 on Saturday.

SC Marine Corps supporters hold 5.2-mile mud run

Oct 15, 2011 8:00 PM EDT

Associated Press

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Supporters of South Carolina Marine Corps military families are holding their 5.2 mile mud run for teams and individuals in Columbia.