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Fort Jackson Clinic

FORT JACKSON, S.C. (AP) _ Soldiers in training at Fort Jackson will be treated in a newly-renovated health clinic with room for about 12,000 soldiers every year. Fort Jackson spokeswoman Nichole Riley says Tuesday's ribbon cutting at the McWethy Troop Medical Clinic opens renovated primary care, physical therapy, radiology and lab units.

Domestic Violence Victims Remembered

The 14th Annual Silent Witness Ceremony to honor victims in South Carolina who lost their lives due to domestic violence takes place at the State House with powerful stories of those who lived through it and those who didn't.

Shaw In, Ingram Could Be Out For USC

Connor Shaw's addition to the lineup and the possible subtraction of SEC Defensive Player of the Week Melvin Ingram were the two big topics of Steve Spurrier's weekly press conference previewing the Kentucky game. ABC Columbia's TIm Hill has a recap from Willams-Brice Stadium.

Spurrier Switches To Shaw At QB

Vowing to "shake things up" after last Saturday's tough 16-13 loss, Steve Spurrier didn't waste much time, announcing Connor Shaw will start at quarterback this Saturday against Kentucky. After being one of the SEC's best QBs last year, Stephen Garcia has nine interceptions in his senior season, more than any other QB in the country.

House Fire Death

LANCASTER, S.C. (AP) _ Lancaster County officials are working to identify a man found dead in a burned house. Police Chief Harlean Howard says firefighters and officers were called to a home about 11:30 p.m. Saturday. The house was engulfed in flames with firefighters arrived.

SCGOP Reclaims 'First' Title

After days of in-fighting between republican party members, South Carolina GOP officials reclaim its 'First in the South' spot, scheduling its primary ten days ahead of Florida's.

Auburn Edges Gamecocks, 16-13

Auburn and its maligned defense bounced back in a big way on Saturday, defeating No. 10 South Carolina 16-13. The Tigers (4-1, 2-0 Southeastern Conference) overcame a spotty offense to wear down the Gamecocks at the end. Barrett Trotter found Phillip Lutzenkirchen for the go-ahead, 9-yard touchdown with 1:38 left.

USC's Wounded Warrior Captain

USC's game with Auburn will be a little more than just about football Saturday. The Gamecocks will wear special uniforms to help raise money for Under Armour's Wounded Warrior Project.

Fallen Cyclist Turns Deadly on SC Road

BLYTHEWOOD, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say a bicyclist lying on a rural Richland County road was struck and killed after the driver of an SUV swerved to miss a bystander who ran into her path to warn her of the fallen person.

SC GOP: 'We will be first in the South'

South Carolina republican leaders react to Florida republican leaders' announcement that its state's presidential preference primary will be held January 31, which sends other states, including South Carolina, scrambling to establish new primary dates.

SC GOP Condemns Florida Primary Date

Florida will hold its presidential primary on Jan. 31, a decision that is expected to prompt other states to move up their primary and caucus dates. A special committee made the decision Friday, thwarting efforts by national GOP leaders to push back the nominating process.

Student Loan Fraud

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A 36-year-old former state prison inmate from Florence has been sentenced to more than four years in federal prison for using the names of 23 fellow inmates to falsely secure financial aid for online college courses.

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