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Elizabeth Smart headlines child abuse prevention meeting

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A woman who was the victim of an infamous kidnapping in Utah is in South Carolina discussing ways to prevent child abuse.

Butterfly Release Honors People Impacted by Ovarian Cancer

On Thursday night, the Ovarian Cancer Coalition of Central South Carolina held it's annual "Whispers" Butterfly Release at the State House.

Butterfly Release Honors People Impacted by Ovarian Cancer

On Thursday night, the Ovarian Cancer Coalition of Central South Carolina held it's annual "Whispers" Butterfly Release at the State House.

Lt. Gov. McMaster: Ethics violation was an 'innocent mistake'

South Carolina's No. 2 elected official addressed charges against him while speaking to a civic group Thursday.

Lt. Gov. McMaster: Ethics violation was an 'innocent mistake'

South Carolina's No. 2 elected official addressed charges against him while speaking to a civic group Thursday.

City of Cayce Steps Up Fight Against Blight

In a meeting Wednesday night the Cayce City Council moved forward with fees for property owners of dilapidated buildings.

City of Cayce Steps Up Fight Against Blight

In a meeting Wednesday night the Cayce City Council moved forward with fees for property owners of dilapidated buildings.

Deputies find moonshine still in Kershaw County home

LUGOFF, S.C. (AP) — Kershaw County Sheriff Jim Matthews says his deputies have found what may be the first moonshine still in his county in 20 years.

Deputies find moonshine still in Kershaw County home

LUGOFF, S.C. (AP) — Kershaw County Sheriff Jim Matthews says his deputies have found what may be the first moonshine still in his county in 20 years.

SC State Shuts Out Florida A&M 36-0

Jalen Simmons ran for 159 yards, and Justin Taylor had a rushing and receiving touchdown to help South Carolina State beat Florida A&M 36-0 on Thursday night.

3 South Carolina baseball players have surgery

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina will not have outfielder Gene Cone, pitcher Taylor Widener or catcher Chris Cullen for fall baseball practice after each needed surgery.

Gamecocks quarterback Connor Mitch released from hospital

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina quarterback Connor Mitch has been released from Palmetto Richland Hospital where he was being treated for an internal infection.

Hoke Hopes To Slow Down Dawgs

South Carolina co-defensive coordinator Jon Hoke expects to see a balanced Georgia attack on Saturday. “They run the ball extremely well,” said Hoke. “The times they have thrown the ball, you can see they have excellent receivers."

Sumter Man Accused of Drugging, Assaulting Woman

Sumter County deputies say a man accused of drugging a woman before sexually assaulting her is in custody.

Sumter Man Accused of Drugging, Assaulting Woman

Sumter County deputies say a man accused of drugging a woman before sexually assaulting her is in custody.

Newberry Co. Man Charged with Possessing Child Pornography

A Newberry County man is in custody after investigators say they found child pornography on his computer.

Newberry Co. Man Charged with Possessing Child Pornography

A Newberry County man is in custody after investigators say they found child pornography on his computer.

Clemson starting center Ryan Norton out with knee injury

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson starting center Ryan Norton will miss the game against Louisville on Thursday night with a right knee ligament sprain.

Ethics board refuses to dismiss Lt. Gov. McMaster's case

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The State Ethics Commission has refused to dismiss a complaint against Republican Lt. Gov. Henry McMaster that accuses him of taking about $72,000 in illegal campaign donations after his unsuccessful bid for governor in 2010.

Ethics board refuses to dismiss Lt. Gov. McMaster's case

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The State Ethics Commission has refused to dismiss a complaint against Republican Lt. Gov. Henry McMaster that accuses him of taking about $72,000 in illegal campaign donations after his unsuccessful bid for governor in 2010.

Ethics board: It's legal for Haley to get season tickets

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The State Ethics Commission says it's legal for the University of South Carolina to give the governor's office season football tickets in a luxury suite.