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LIVE UPDATES: Gamecocks ahead 27-10

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — The Gamecocks are giving the Tar Heels a tough start to the football season as they are ahead 27-10 in the first few minutes of the fourth quarter. Lightning in the area has delayed the game. For the latest coverage from the ABC Columbia Sports Team, including updates on the final minutes of the game, you…

6 plead guilty to education loan fraud in SC

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” Six people in South Carolina have pleaded guilty to lying on an application for federal education aid. U.S. Attorney Bill Nettles said Friday all six pleaded guilty in Florence to education loan fraud. Prosecutors say the defendants gave all their information to a seventh person, who filled out federal student aid applications, saying any…

Wilson: Syria action needs congressional approval

NORTH, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson says the Obama Administration should consult with Congress before taking any military action in Syria. The Times and Democrat of Orangeburg reports (http://bit.ly/18anLaU ) the 2nd District GOP congressman made the comments Thursday during a visit to the North Auxiliary Airfield. Wilson says he has sent a letter to the…

Gov. Haley doesn’t support shutdown to stop law

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” While South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley says she wants Congress to “defund Obamacare,” she doesn’t support shutting down the federal government to do so. Haley emphasized her opposition to the federal health care law earlier this week in announcing her re-election bid. She told supporters she’s going to continue fighting the law until Congress…

NAACP leader: Police used force in July arrest

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” Lonnie Randolph Jr. felt a little lightheaded and queasy as he walked into the dry cleaner to pick up clothes. The South Carolina civil rights leader told the woman behind the counter that he was a diabetic and needed help. Instead of phoning for an ambulance, the clerk called police, reporting that Randolph wouldn’t…