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Modern fathers face new expectations

David Michael Perez was "terrified of parenting" and swore it off for the first 30 years of his life.

North Korea Proposes High-Level Talks With US

North Korea's top governing body on Sunday proposed high-level nuclear and security talks with the United States in an appeal sent just days after calling off talks with rival South Korea.

SC law to help veterans find civilian work

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Lawmakers hope to give South Carolina a boost in the next round of base closures with measures to help military families adjust when they move from another state and make the transition to civilian life.

Motorcyclist dies after wreck Saturday night

A deadly accident has claimed the life of a motorcyclist in Columbia Saturday night.

Syria Crisis to Top G-8 Summit Agenda

The civil war in Syria is expected to dominate much of the discussion as President Obama sits down tomorrow with the Group of Eight leaders in Northern Ireland, just days after the White House confirmed the use of chemical weapons by Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s regime.

Mulch Fire in Lexington County Saturday afternoon

There was a fire Saturday afternoon at the Eagle Recovery Facility in Lexington County.

Couple Killed by Carbon Monoxide

A Couple visiting a Charlotte Motel dies in the same room as a young boy just a week earlier.

Mother Accused of Child Abuse

A Florida mother faces felony charges after she's accused of using a stun gun to discipline her children.

Fatal wreck slows traffic on I-20

A fatal wreck caused some major delays on I-20 Saturday afternoon.

Myrtle Beach Shark Attack

A 10 year old girl is recovering after her parents say she was attacked by a shark while swimming near the shore.

Missing SC teen found dead in swimming pool

ELGIN, S.C. (AP) — Kershaw County authorities say an autistic teen-ager drowned in a swimming pool near the school where he lived.

Tipsters who report drunk drivers could get $100

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Tipsters who report drunken drivers in Columbia can get a $100 reward under a new initiative.

Budget proposal allows state to keep planes

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A legislative panel working on a budget compromise has agreed to keep South Carolina's two state planes but not let colleges use them for athletic recruiting.

Flag Day Events Planned in SC Lowcountry

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ Several Flag Day events are being held in the Charleston area.

Tax Scam Arrests

WOLO) Columbia, SC- Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott says all 18 suspects in a tax fraud ring have been arrested, and 14 have been convicted.

Missing Kershaw County Teen Found Dead

Kershaw County Sheriff Jim Mathews says a missing autistic teen has been found dead in a swimming pool.

SC Senate confirms 2 parole board members

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina lawmakers have confirmed the appointments of two members to the state's Board of Paroles and Pardons.

4 vets whose remains unclaimed buried in SC

FLORENCE, S.C. (AP) — Four veterans whose remains were unclaimed have been buried at the Florence National Cemetery.

Flag Day events planned in SC Lowcountry

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Several Flag Day events are being held in the Charleston area.

SC Food Policy Council meeting at Farmers Market

WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Food policy leaders in South Carolina are getting together to share ideas and talk about what issues need attention in terms of how the state eats.

New warden being sworn in at SC prison

RIDGEVILLE, S.C. (AP) — A new warden is officially taking over command of a maximum-security prison that houses South Carolina's death row.

State pension fund posting 12.7 percent return

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's pension fund investments are expected to post double-digit earnings for the fiscal year.

SC attorney waives competency hearing

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Lexington attorney accused of extorting more than $1 million from clients has waived his right to have a court hearing on his mental competency.