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Man arrested in SC shooting that hurt 4-year-old

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A man has been arrested in a shooting at a Columbia apartment that seriously injured a 4-year-old girl.

SC--Daybook

Associated Press South Carolina daybook for Thursday, July 11

Flash flood watch for much of soggy South Carolina

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Forecasters have issued a flash flood watch for much of soggy South Carolina, saying it won't take a lot of rain to cause major flooding.

Sheheen to deliver keynote at clean energy summit

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — State Sen. Vincent Sheheen is the scheduled keynote speaker at the South Carolina Clean Energy Summit.

DJJ celebrates Store of Hope's 1st anniversary

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Department of Juvenile Justice is celebrating the first year of its retail store and training program aimed at preparing young people for the workplace.

SC expanding students' online course offerings

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A new law allows South Carolina's virtual education program to increase courses available to students, potentially saving school districts money.

18-year-old man drowns in Newberry County pool

NEWBERRY, S.C. (AP) — An 18-year-old man has drowned in a private pool in Newberry County.

Man dies pushing broken down car off I-26

SANDY RUN, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a man trying to push a broken down car off of Interstate 26 in Calhoun County has been struck and killed by an 18-wheeler.

Recent Rain Heightens Mosquito Threat

Blame it on the weeks of rain we've seen here throughout the Midlands. Mosquito control companies say they are waiting for the rain to stop so they can better protect you from the blood thirsty insects.

National Hurricane Center Downgrades Chantal

Chantal is now a tropical wave.

Man Arrested after Stray Bullet Strikes Toddler

The man wanted in connection to a shooting that left a toddler in critical condition is now behind bars.

Publicist: Randy Travis Suffers Stroke in Hospital

The publicist for Randy Travis says the country music singer has suffered a stroke in a Texas hospital.

18-Year-Old Man Drowns in Newberry County Pool

NEWBERRY, S.C. (AP) _ An 18-year-old man has drowned in a private pool in Newberry County.

Benjamin Reveals What's Next for Bull St.

Mayor Steve Benjamin discusses candidly the city's and the developer's immediate, short-term and long-term goals regarding the embattled Bull St. campus, and the 181 acres that come with it.

Teen Drowns in Newberry Co.

An 18-year-old man has drowned in a private pool in Newberry County.

Pedestrian Struck, Killed on I-26

Authorities say a man trying to push a broken down car off of Interstate 26 in Calhoun County has been struck and killed by an 18-wheeler.

SC sheriff offers tips on avoiding armed robbery

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Residents of Richland County are getting some free tips on ways to prevent armed robbery.

Memorial services to honor plane crash victims

Several memorial services have been arranged in Greenville to honor nine people in two families who died last weekend along with the pilot in a plane crash in Alaska.

Columbia officer fired after CDV, DUI arrests

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Columbia police officer has been fired after he was charged with criminal domestic violence and driving under the influence.

Fire causes more than $50,000 in damage

A morning fire has caused about $52,000 in damages.

Body recovered from Wateree River

CAMDEN, S.C. (AP) — Officials have recovered the body of a man missing in the Wateree River since Saturday.

SC Eau Claire health center gets United Way grant

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's Eau Claire Cooperative Health Centers are getting a United Way $166,000 grant covering low-cost medial services for people with chronic health problems.