COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A man accused of heading up a South Carolina cockfighting ring has been sentenced to nearly two years in federal prison.

Some concerned citizens aren't going to let an accused robber get off scott free.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A group that advocates on behalf of nuclear power is scheduled to present a discussion of issues concerning the construction of new reactors.

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ A Charleston County man is in jail after authorities say he called 911 on election night and threatened to shoot President Obama.

There were 81 commercial armed robberies last year in Richland County. This year, there have already been 91, and the holiday season, a time when crime goes up, hasn't even fully arrived. Local law enforcement is sending a clear message of safety and prevention to criminals, businesses and the community.

CLOVER, S.C. (AP) _ A York man has been arrested and charged with murder in the shooting death of a man found near Clover.

GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ A Greenville woman has died after she was hit by an SUV while raking leaves in her yard. Greenville County Deputy Coroner Kent Dill says the driver of a Mercury SUV lost control and swerved into 77-year-old Christine Domina's yard just after 2 p.m. on Tuesday.

When the South Carolina General Assembly convenes in January there will be only one senator who is a female, Katrina Shealy. She explains why that fact is bittersweet and how she feels about being at the center of one of the most controversial upsets in Lexington County politics, beating longtime incumbent Jake Knotts.

Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin says he finally cast his vote after more than four hours in line.

South Carolina has set a new record high for absentee voting. The state Election Commission says about 376,000 people had voted absentee by 4:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Authorities are hoping you'll recognize the masked man in some surveillance photos.