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NY Firearms Company Relocating to SC

SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina officials say a New York-based company that makes firearms, ammunition and tactical equipment is relocating its headquarters in Dorchester County.

Parents:Get your Kids Vaccinated For The Flu

Columbia, SC (Centers For Disease Control And Prevention)-The Centers For Disease Control And Prevention has a message for parents. It's urging you to get your kids vaccinated for the flu.

Free Breast Cancer Screenings

Palmetto Health Richland is offering a program that could help you monitor your breast health without costing you a dime.

SC sheriff arrests 40 in 3-month anti-drug sweep

SUMTER, S.C. (AP) โ€” The Sumter County Sheriff's Office has wrapped up a three-month investigation into illegal drug activity with the arrests of 40 men and women. The Item of Sumter reported Tuesday (http://bit.ly/1bywC7K ) that complaints from residents in…

Lexington sheriff's deputy shoots suspect

LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) โ€” A Lexington County Sheriff's Department deputy has shot and killed a Lexington man at a home where shots had been reported. Officers were called to the home around 1 p.m. Monday. One of the officers entered…

Literary festival hears from author Cassandra King

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) โ€” A fall literary festival at the University of South Carolina is wrapping up with a presentation by author Cassandra King. During the festival, writers come to the Columbia campus to read from their work, talk with…

GOP director leaves to become Loftis' spokesman

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) โ€” The executive director of the South Carolina Republican Party has left to become a spokesman for state Treasurer Curtis Loftis. The State newspaper reports (http://bit.ly/196obC3 ) that Alex Stroman left his role with the state GOP…

Sheheen criticizes Haley on hacking anniversary

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) โ€” State Sen. Vincent Sheheen is using the anniversary of Gov. Nikki Haley's announcement that a massive hacking had exposed South Carolinians' personal information to take Haley to task on what's sure to be a familiar campaign…

Changes at the Polls

After what's been dubbed the election debacle of 2012, you can expect some changes this year as you head to polls.

Purse Snatching In Richland Co.

Richland Co. (Richland Co. Sheriffs Dept.)-Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott is requesting the communityรขย€ย™s assistance in identifying two suspects wanted for larceny.

USC Greek Village hosts kids for tricks, treats

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) โ€” Hundreds of ghosts and goblins โ€” who also happen to be kids โ€” are getting a chance to haunt the Greek Village at the University of South Carolina. University spokeswoman Megan Sexton says the school's Greek…

Traveling civil rights exhibit wrapping up SC run

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) โ€” A traveling exhibit commemorating the 50th anniversary of the 1963 civil rights struggle is wrapping up its stay in Columbia. Wednesday is the last day of the exhibit, "50 Years Forward," at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention…

Some sex offenders in SC on Halloween curfew

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) โ€” Hundreds of sex offenders across South Carolina are again subject to some restrictions this Halloween. Agency spokesman Pete O'Boyle says any offenders currently being monitored by the state Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services are…

Dem Russell Ott wins SC House 93 special election

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) โ€” Voters in South Carolina's House District 93 say they want Rep. Harry Ott's 35-year-old son to finish out his father's term in the Statehouse. The Times and Democrat of Orangeburg reports Wednesday (http://bit.ly/1bB4Nfk ) that Democrat…

SC North-South All-Star rosters

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) รƒยขone spaceโ‚ฌone spaceโ€ The rosters for the Touchstone Energy Cooperatives Bowl featuring high school seniors from South Carolina with names, positions and high schools. The game will be played at Doug Shaw Memorial Stadium on Dec.…

Shield deflects bullet fired at SC deputy

NEWBERRY, S.C. (AP) รƒยขone spaceโ‚ฌone spaceโ€ The Newberry County Sheriff says one of his deputies may have been spared from serious injury after a ballistic shield stopped a bullet fired at the officer. Sheriff Lee Foster said the deputy was…

Domestic Abuse as Much a 'Men's Issue'

As South Carolina leads the nation in the number of women killed by men, male survivors of domestic violence say the solution to ending the deadly cycle is for men to become more active in the movement.

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