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SC House delays debate on ethics package

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina House is delaying debate on its amended ethics package.

Ex-Gaston officials sentenced for breach of trust

LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Two former Gaston town officials have been sentenced to prison for misusing public funds.

Sanford: Cell Phone Inundated with Calls

Former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford says his cellphone has been swamped with hundreds of calls this week after House Democrats sent an email telling donors to call the number.

2 Marion Police Officers Charged with Assault

MARION, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina agents say two Marion police officers have been arrested for using excessive force on a suspect.

Town Officials Sentenced

(WOLO) Columbia, SC-Two former Gaston town officials have been sentenced to prison for misusing public funds.

Coroner Identifies Children Killed in Hartsville Fire

Authorities say four young children killed in a Darlington County mobile home fire died from smoke inhalation.

Prom Crime Watch in Effect for Richland Co.

A signature dream in students' lives could become a real nightmare if prom night gets out of hand, say police. Richland County authorities are offering what they say is an early wake-up call for students and parents.

Clemson student dies in off-campus apartment

CENTRAL, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a 20-year-old Clemson University student has been found dead at an off-campus apartment.

USC delivers Cocky Award for Super Bowl commercial

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A creative team from the New York advertising office Anomaly is coming to the University of South Carolina to receive the Cocky Award for the best Super Bowl commercial of 2013.

Suspect Arrested in W. Columbia Bank Robbery

A suspect in a Wednesday morning bank robbery didn't get far before being arrested.

Steady winter rains bring end to SC drought

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A winter of steady rainfall has pulled South Carolina out of drought for the first time in more than three years.

SC Senate panel advances 'read to succeed' bill

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina Senate panel has advanced a bill aimed at boosting students' chances for success by ensuring they can read by fourth grade.

Bill asks panel to study students' mental health

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A bill that would have put a psychologist in every South Carolina school has evolved into the creation of another study committee.

Cayce Launches New Redesigned Website

The City of Cayce has launched its newly re-designed website.

SC Drought Ends

WOLO Columbia, SC-While some of us may not enjoy the rain, it's actually helped pull South Carolina out of a drought.

Hotel Meth Lab

(WOLO) Columbia, SC-A Crimestoppers tip points police to a Columbia hotel where officers say they found a live meth lab inside one of the rooms.

Man Shot to Death Near Belton; No Arrests

BELTON, S.C. (AP) _ Anderson County sheriff's deputies are trying to find out what led to the shooting death of a man near Belton.

PA Abortion Provider Story Hits SC

The so-called abortion mill in Pennsylvania shut down because prosecutors say egregious violations were committed before, during and after abortions is exactly what one South Carolina state senator wants to prevent from ever happening in the Palmetto state.