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SC State Museum opens robotic dinosaur exhibit

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Visitors to the South Carolina State Museum can now travel back 65 million years in time.

Man Crashes Motorcycle in Chase

A man is behind bars after Richland county deputies say he crashed his motorcycle fleeing traffic stop.

Correction: McGill-Special Election story

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — In a story June 19 about a special election, The Associated Press, relying on information from the state Election Commission, reported erroneously that candidates can file for the vacated Senate seat between July 4 and July 10. The 10-day filing period actually ends July 14.

Suspect in Childress Shooting: "What's the big deal?"

A judge Friday in federal court handed down the maximum punishment possible on a federal weapons charge, sentencing Michael Juan Smith to 10 years in federal prison.

SC Supreme Court: Public bodies don't need agendas

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The state Supreme Court has ruled that public bodies in South Carolina do not have to publish agendas before their regular meetings and they can add to the list of items discussed during the meetings.

Dinosaurs Invade The State Museum

Columbia, SC (WOLO)-It's time to roar! Prehistoric creatures have invaded The SC State Museum. Saturday the museum's new exhibit, "Dinosaurs: a bite out of time" opens.

Tuition to increase 3 percent at University of SC

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — University of South Carolina trustees are raising tuition rates by 3 percent next fall to help fund pay raises, retirement benefits and health care costs.

SC State On Probation

Orangeburg, SC (WOLO)- On now to the big news out of South Carolina State University. School officials announcing they're on probation.

New $13 million Training Center in Sumter Underway

SUMTER, S.C. (AP) _ Work has begun on a $13 million renovation of the Advanced Manufacturing Technology Training Center at Coastal Carolina Technical College in Sumter.

Atwater Facing Lawsuit in Colleton Co., Calls for SLED investigation

The lawsuit filed by the McDougall Lawfirm alleges that in December of last year Atwater shoved a student with special needs at Hendersonville Elementary School.

Legislature overrides Haley's veto of First Steps

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina agency tasked with boosting children's chances for success will continue with recommended reforms after the Legislature overrode Gov. Nikki Haley's veto.

Accused SC shooter gets 10 years on federal charge

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A man accused of shooting and wounding a University of South Carolina student has been sentenced on a federal weapons charge.

New $13 million training center in Sumter underway

SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — Work has begun on a $13 million renovation of the Advanced Manufacturing Technology Training Center at Coastal Carolina Technical College in Sumter.

SC unemployment remains at 5.3 percent in May

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's unemployment rate held steady during the last month.

Designers: Orangeburg needs to draw folks downtown

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Supermarkets, full-service restaurants and boutiques are among the businesses that could again draw people to downtown Orangeburg.

South Carolina State placed on probation

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina State University's accreditation status has been downgraded.

Class graduates from SC Criminal Justice Academy

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The director of South Carolina's probation department is set to address the newest class of graduates from the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy.

SC Lt. Gov candidate getting campaign support in Upstate

GREENVILLE, S.C. (WOLO) - One of the candidates running for Lt. governor is getting some help from a former presidential candidate. Senator Rick Santorum will endorse and campaign with Henry McMaster next week in the Upstate. On Monday, they're scheduled…