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Here is the latest South Carolina news from The Associated Press

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — After all the recent heavy rains, South Carolina officials say people should be extra careful on the state's waterways. They say the high water levels can conceal objects in the water, and make for dangerous currents. Also, many boat landings are flooded and not safe to launch a watercraft.

Behavioral health program to help SC firefighters

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina firefighters are now able to get behavioral health support while on the job, thanks to a pilot program started by a group of state and national organizations.

SC hospitals waiting for high court's direction

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's medical facilities are taking a wait-and-see approach to spending millions on construction and equipment after Gov. Nikki Haley's veto put a bureaucratic process she has long opposed in limbo.

Charleston Museum gets Beauregard's saddle

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The Charleston Museum is displaying a saddle purchased by Confederate Gen. Pierre G.T. Beauregard that was seized by a Union blockade ship in 1862.

Marijuana Bust

(WOLO) Columbia, SC- Lexington County deputies have arrested a man they say had more than 50 marijuana plants behind his house

Trayvon Martin's Parents Could Testify

The prosecution in the Florida second-degree murder trial of former neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman may call the parents of victim Trayvon Martin to the stand Friday.

Wet weather boon to some crops, hampers others

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The rain pelting portions of South Carolina is a boon to corn crops and makes for happy cows in green pastures, but it also hampers wheat, oat and watermelon harvests.

Don't Forget The Mustard!

(WOLO) Columbia, SC-Don't forget the mustard for your July 4th barbecue -- but most of you won't according to a 2012 study.

The Cost Of Cooking Out

(WOLO) Columbia, SC- Did you fire up the grill for a july 4th picnic? chances are you had to fire up the old wallet too.

Authorities Break Up Pain Killer Ring in SC, NC

ANDERSON, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say two people involved in a ring that would use fake prescriptions to get pain killers in South Carolina and North Carolina have each been sentenced to almost six years in prison.

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