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Medicaid agency gearing up for questions on law

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's Medicaid agency is ramping up its call center in expectation of a surge of questions about the federal health care law.

Cops: Woman got cosmetic surgery with stolen funds

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The former executive director of an association of South Carolina criminal defense lawyers has been accused of stealing nearly $200,000 from that organization.

SC Balloon Launch for March of Dimes Delayed

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) _ A rainy forecast has delayed plans to launch a weather balloon along the South Carolina coast to raise money for the March of Dimes.

Sumter Drug Charges

(WOLO) Columbia, SC-An attempted traffic stop on Lafayette Drive in Sumter today leads to the arrest of 24 year old Marcus Rhodes.

Ft. Jackson Top Officer Relieved of Duties

Embattled Brig. Gen. Bryan Roberts, Commanding Officer, Fort Jackson, has been relieved of his duties, officials say, due to misconudct including adultery and a physical altercation.

Arrest Made in Gabbiee Swainson Case, Bond Set

There has been an arrest in the disappearance of missing Midlands teenager Gabbie Swainson. Dominique Grant, daughter of suspected kidnapper, Freddie Grant, was arrested and charged with Accessory After the Fact of a Felony, in connection with disappearance of Swainson.

Haley, Sheheen raise $1.2M in last quarter

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Republican Gov. Nikki Haley and Democratic state Sen. Vincent Sheheen raised a combined $1.2 million in the last quarter toward their expected rematch.

Investors getting $2.5M from '3 Hebrew Boys' scam

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — More investors are getting back some of the money they entrusted to a trio now serving decades in prison for an $80 million scam.

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.