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Sheheen criticizes Haley on hacking anniversary

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — State Sen. Vincent Sheheen is using the anniversary of Gov. Nikki Haley’s announcement that a massive hacking had exposed South Carolinians’ personal information to take Haley to task on what’s sure to be a familiar campaign message. The Democratic gubernatorial candidate from Camden addressed the anniversary in what the campaign calls an open letter to South…

USC Greek Village hosts kids for tricks, treats

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Hundreds of ghosts and goblins — who also happen to be kids — are getting a chance to haunt the Greek Village at the University of South Carolina. University spokeswoman Megan Sexton says the school’s Greek Village community is providing a safe environment for treat and treating on Wednesday to children from the university and the…

Traveling civil rights exhibit wrapping up SC run

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A traveling exhibit commemorating the 50th anniversary of the 1963 civil rights struggle is wrapping up its stay in Columbia. Wednesday is the last day of the exhibit, “50 Years Forward,” at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. The free exhibit portrays several key events in 1963 and takes note of the courage and sacrifice of those…

Some sex offenders in SC on Halloween curfew

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Hundreds of sex offenders across South Carolina are again subject to some restrictions this Halloween. Agency spokesman Pete O’Boyle says any offenders currently being monitored by the state Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services are under a curfew from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Wednesday. During that time, offenders cannot host parties, attend carnivals,…