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Labor officials discussing rules with SC farmers

WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Farmers and growers in South Carolina are slated to get some instruction on the state's labor rules and regulations.

Budget week begins in South Carolina Senate

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — It's budget week in the South Carolina Senate.

Deadly Police Chase

A man authorities say fled from Kershaw County Sheriff's dies after crashing his motorcycle headed toward Lugoff.

Hospitals Could Lose $500M in Federal Funds

Hospitals nationwide could lose half a billion dollars in federal funding meant to offset the cost of covering the uninsured next year. The loss that will be especially felt in states where lawmakers have decided against expanding Medicaid coverage.

SC Arson Ruled in Fire that Killed Father, Daughter

AIKEN, S.C. (AP) _ Aiken County deputies say a fire that killed a father and his 2-year-old daughter appears to be intentionally set.

Trio Arrested Allegedly Stealing

(WOLO) Columbia, SC-Caught in the act, deputies have made arrests after they say three-men tried to rob the same Orangeburg County business twice.

Cops: Orangeburg man stole grandma's wheelchair

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Investigators say they have arrested an Orangeburg man who stole money from his grandmother, along with her electric wheelchair.

Feds Target Tea Party?

An IRS audit, expected to be released this week, reportedly shows the agency targeted the Tea Party and other conservative groups.

South Carolina Daybook

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Associated Press South Carolina daybook for Monday, May 13

Parker Trial Evidence Transported to TX

A judge has decided that certain pieces of evidence in the Brett Parker double murder trial will be allowed to be transported out-of-state to be examined by the Defense's forensics expert.

SC motorcyclist killed while fleeing authorities

CAMDEN, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a motorcyclist traveling at speeds of more than 100 mph died in a crash near Camden as he fled Kershaw County deputies.

Autopsy: Orangeburg inmate died of natural causes

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say an autopsy shows that one of four inmates who died at the Orangeburg County Detention Center over the past nine months died of natural causes.

Columbia Mayor Benjamin Seeking Second Term

Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin is seeking a second term in office.

Woman on Horseback Rescued After Tree Fall

A woman on horseback had to be rescued Sunday night after a tree fell on her and her horse in Lynches Woods Park.

Deputies Search for Suspect in Sexual Assault

Newberry County investigators are searching for a suspect in a recent sexual assault.

SC immigration unit measures successes, challenges

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The commander of a special South Carolina law enforcement unit that investigates criminal cases against illegal immigrants says the force has been successful in its first year.

19 Wounded in NOLA Mother's Day Parade Shooting

New Orleans police were looking for three suspects tonight after someone opened fire at a Mother's Day parade, wounding as many as 19 people, including a 10-year-old boy and a 10-year-old girl.

Rep. Mulvaney holding town hall in Camden

U.S. Rep. Mick Mulvaney is spending some time talking with some of his constituents in Camden this week.

Former Governor Mark Sanford Speaks Out

Former South Carolina Governor, Mark Sanford is speaking out. Opening up about what he learned since his controversial cheating scandal that ended his marriage and jeopardized his political career.

Deadly House Fire

A father and his two year old daughter are dead after their Aiken home goes up in flames over the weekend.

Federal judge speaking to Charleston law grads

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A top federal appellate judge is speaking to new graduates of the Charleston School of Law.

Darius Rucker addresses USC Honors College grads

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Country music star Darius Rucker says this year's graduating class from the University of South Carolina should follow their dreams and make room for service to others.