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Thousands Without Water in Anderson and Clemson

ANDERSON, S.C. (AP) _ A water main break at Hartwell Lake has left thousands of people in Anderson and Pickens counties without water.

Jewelry Heist Update

Columbia, SC (WOLO)- Columbia Police have identified two of the four suspects wanted for stealing thousands of dollars worth of diamonds.

Testimony Ends in Pinson Corruption Trial

Testimony in the Jonathan Pinson corruption trial ended Thursday.

SC State: No budget yet but basketball remaining

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Tuition will increase and the basketball program will remain at South Carolina State University, which has been battling financial problems.

6-mile stretch of widened Interstate 20 opening

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — State transportation department officials are opening a 6-mile stretch of Interstate 20 near Columbia after it was widened to three lanes in each direction.

SC gets poor marks for beach water quality

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A new report says South Carolina's water quality at its beaches is seventh worse in the country.

Columbia hosting summit on climate, energy

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Leaders from fields including government, business and environmental preservation are gathering in Columbia to talk about climate concerns.

Partners-Turned-Enemies in Pinson Trial

Business partners have become enemies in the case of a former University trustee board chairman accused of taking kick backs.

Report: North Korea fires short-range projectiles

South Korea's Yonhap news agency says North Korea has test-fired three short-range projectiles into the Sea of Japan.

GM to dealerships: Stop selling certain Chevy Cruze sedans

General Motors has an order for dealers in the US and Canada: stop selling 2013 and 2014 Chevy Cruze sedans because of a potential airbag defect.

Lawsuit: DSS negligent in assault of 6-year-old

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A lawsuit says South Carolina's social services agency failed to protect a 6-year-old girl from a foster child with known behavioral issues.

SC Republicans gather for unity lunch in Columbia

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Republicans in Columbia say they want to show unity in their party after the primaries.

Program Remembers Gun Violence Victims

A memorial has been set up at Pacific Park to remember victims of gun violence.

Clemson Tuition to Increase by 3 Percent This Fall

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) _ Clemson's trustees have approved a 3 percent tuition increase for students this fall.

Plane Crash Has South Carolina Victims

Coconino County, AZ Medical Examiner (WOLO)-Authorities say two bodies recovered from the wreckage of a small plane in northeastern Arizona are South Carolina residents who were reported missing.