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Man Accused of Kidnapping

A man is in custody after authorities say he's accused of holding his pregnant girlfriend and two kids against their will.

The Race for Lieutenant Governor is on

Republican race for Lieutenant Governor is off to a running start.

Body found near SC home; suspect arrested

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Bond has been denied for a man arrested in connection with the case of a missing Hollywood woman.

SC Democratic leaders choose sides in Senate race

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — After a string of embarrassing episodes in the most recent U.S. Senate elections, leaders of South Carolina's Democratic Party aren't taking any chances in 2014.

Husband Accused of Shooting Wife

A man is in custody after police say he admitted to shooting and killing his wife.

Woman Wanted for Fast Food Threat

The slogan, Have it Your Way is not what happened according to one Mount Pleasant woman wanted for allegedly threatening a fast food worker.

Safe Boating Week getting underway in SC

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The Coast Guard is scheduled to hold a series of events to help mark Safe Boating Week in South Carolina.

Hands Across the Sand to hold SC drilling protest

FOLLY BEACH, S.C. (AP) — People opposed to gas and oil drilling off the South Carolina coast are literally joining hands to illustrate their stance.

SC corrections officer accused of hurting inmate

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina Department of Corrections officer is free on bond after her arrest stemming from an assault on an inmate.

Novelist Christopher Buckley at SC Book Festival

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The annual South Carolina Book Festival is kicking off with an address by noted satirist and award-winning novelist Christopher Buckley.

SC unemployment drops to lowest level in 13 years

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's unemployment rate dropped again in April, down to 5.3 percent. It's the lowest level in 13 years. The national unemployment rate during April was 6.3 percent.

Dog with Head Stuck in Pipe Needs Help Quickly

SENECA, S.C. (AP) _ An Oconee County animal rescue group is asking for help to save a dog that got its head stuck in a segment of an air conditioning duct pipe.

Richland County (WOLO)- More victims have come forward in a rash of car break-ins in Longcreek Plantation. Investigators say between three and five Tuesday morning several cars were broken into in the Northeast Richland County neighborhood.

SC officials collecting unwanted pesticides

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — State agriculture officials are in Columbia to collect unwanted pesticides from farmers and homeowners.

Drivers Speak Out About Road Conditions

Drivers are speaking out on social media about the condition of South Carolina roadways.

SC Mega Millions and Powerball near $100 Million

There's big money on the line this weekend for South Carolina's Lottery. Friday South Carolinians can play for a chance at a $136 million Mega Millions jackpot. Saturday night's Powerball jackpot is $100 million.

3 dead in 18-wheeler crash on I-26 near Bowman

BOWMAN, S.C. (AP) — The Orangeburg County Coroner's Office says three people have died after a tractor trailer ran off Interstate 26 and was torn apart after hitting several trees.

Law enforcement agencies to announce major collaborative operation

We're waiting on a big announcement that is supposed to come out of the Upstate Friday.

Bill allowing HPV vaccination clears Senate panel

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Legislation seeking to allow South Carolina to offer free HPV vaccinations to underinsured and uninsured sixth graders to prevent cancer has advanced in the state Senate.

SC senators balk at $28M cost for cursive writing

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Senate panel narrowly advanced a bill requiring South Carolina's school districts to teach students how to write in cursive by fifth grade after questioning its $27.6 million price tag.

Alligator Shot on Beach in Charleston County

FOLLY BEACH, S.C. (AP) _ A 10-foot alligator has been shot and killed in the surf at Folly Beach southeast of Charleston.

Rabid Cat In Saluda County

Saluda County (WOLO)- A Saluda County resident is receiving treatment after D-HEC officials say they were exposed to rabies by a cat. D-HEC officials say hundreds in our state undergo treatment for rabies every year.