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Hanahan Man Dies in Train Accident

HANAHAN, S.C. (AP) _ A Hanahan man has died after he drove into the path of an oncoming train. Officials say the wreck happened around 6 a.m. Monday at a double-track crossing behind Trident Technical College in Hanahan.

Haley on Accuser: "Racist, Sexist Bigot"

Before issuing a written statement on her reaction to the SC House Ethics Committee's ruling that she did not break the law while a member of the House of Representatives, Gov. Nikki Haley lashes out at the person she blames for the entire investigation.

Jets Overhead-Mcentire Exercise

No need to worry if you saw jets scrambling overhead in Sumter. Major Jim Roth with the South Carolina Air National Guard says jets were practicing air defense tactics in the area today.

Hyman Leaving USC for Texas A&M

University of South Carolina president Harris Pastides has accepted the resignation of athletics director Eric Hyman, it was announced today. Hyman is expected to take a similar post at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas.

Haley Ethics Hearing Deliberation Day One

It's Day Two of the ethics hearing involving Nikki Haley. Deliberations are set Friday. It could be ruled as a draw if it were a boxing match and a score card had to be used, as each side came out swinging with jabs and blows, with the governor's credibility taking the most hits

Haley Maintains Innocence, Responds to Accuser

A day after Nikki Haley lashes out at her accuser, members of the South Carolina House Ethics Commitee appeared for a short time Friday morning to announce they would immediately go into exectuvie session to deliberate in the ehtics violations hearing regarding the governor.

US Supreme Court upholds Affordable Care Act

In a landmark ruling with wide-ranging implications, the Supreme Court today upheld the so-called individual mandate requiring Americans to buy health insurance or pay a penalty, the key part of President Obama's signature health care law.

Recycling Biz Plans 75 Jobs in Charleston County

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ A company that recovers and sells component materials is planning to create 75 new jobs in Charleston County. The South Carolina Department of Commerce announced on Wednesday that PyroTec Inc. is planning to spend $10 million to set up its domestic and global corporate headquarters.

Man Gets 27 Years in Chester Club Shooting

CHESTER, S.C. (AP) _ A man has been sentenced to 27 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter in the shooting death of a man at a Chester nightclub nearly two years ago. The Herald of Rock Hill reported (http://bit.ly/KAZ6zK ) 24-year-old Keith Kenner entered the plea Monday in Chester. Keener originally was charged with murder.

USC Falls Short 4-1, Arizona Wins National Title

The Arizona Wildcats scored three times in the top of the ninth inning to defeat the South Carolina Gamecocks, 4-1 Monday night in game two of the best-of-3 College World Series Championship Series at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha. The hard-fought win in front of an announced attendance of 23,872 gave Arizona a sweep of the championship series and ended South Carolinaโ€™s hopes of a third-straight title.

USC-Arizona, A Friendly Championship Series

The Gamecocks will send Forrest Koumas (2-2) to the mound against an Arizona team that is fourth in the nation in batting (.330) and sixth in scoring (7.4 runs a game) in game one of college baseball's national championship series Sunday at 8 p.m. on ESPN.

USC Eliminates Arkansas, Will Play For ThreePeat

For the third straight season, the Gamecocks will play for a national championship at the College World Series. USC beat Arkansas 3-2 Friday night to eliminate the Razorbacks and advance to the national championship series against Arizona. Game one of the best-of-three championship series is Sunday at 8 p.m. on ESPN2.

Woman's Body Found in Van Parked in Santee

SANTEE, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say a woman's body was found inside a parked van in Santee. Investigators say it appears 31-year-old Kathy Mack of Orangeburg was shot to death, but an autopsy has been ordered to confirm how she died.

USC Blanks Arkansas 2-0 To Force Friday Game

The South Carolina Gamecocks survived their second elimination game of the day and kept their national title hopes alive with a 2-0 win over the Arkansas Razorbacks on Thursday night at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha. The Gamecocks (48-18) and Razorbacks (46-21) will meet again on Friday at 9 p.m. ET with the winner advancing to the championship series.

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