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Message from President on July 4th

President Barack Obama is asking Americans to live up to the words of the Declaration of Independence.

Man Wanted in Connection to May Murder

In Barnwell County, police are on the lookout for an armed man.

Lanes on I-77 North in Rock Hill Now Reopened

A construction project that closed two lanes in Rock Hill on one of South Carolina's busiest highways is finishing early.

Orangeburg woman killed in crash with deputy

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — An Orangeburg woman has died in a wreck involving a Calhoun County sheriff's deputy.

Fourth Of July Festivities In The Midlands

(WOLO) Columbia, SC-If you're still up in the air about how to spend the holiday, here are some local options.

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.

AAA predicts less SC travel over July 4th Holiday

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — AAA Carolinas predicts that higher gas prices and a shorter holiday will mean fewer South Carolinians hit the road for July 4th this year.

Columbia dedicates plaza to former Mayor Coble

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's capital city will formally dedicate a park not far from downtown named for one of the city's former mayors.

Mother and Father Charged in Death of 4-Yr. Old

A Columbia four year old is dead and his parents are in custody accused of homicide by child abuse.

SC troopers begin increased enforcement Wednesday

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina officials are reminding motorists that troopers and officers will be increasing traffic enforcement during the long Independence Day weekend.

Budget cuts military July 4th, but SC bands play

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Federal budget cuts are forcing military installations across South Carolina to cut back or cancel Fourth of July celebrations.

Magistrate won't dismiss DUI charge against Vick

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A magistrate has refused to drop a drunken driving charge against Chesterfield Rep. Ted Vick.

Mothers of SC boating crash victims sue

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The mothers of two men killed in a boating crash on Lake Murray three years ago are suing.

Cookout Safety This 4th of July

Picnics and cookouts are a commonplace around the Fourth of July.

Possible Tornado Displaces 40 People

The American Red Cross is assisting 40 people displaced by a possible tornado in Florence county.

Camden Military Academy Found Not Guilty in Civil Case

A civil trial involving Camden Military Academy has ended.

Meth Lab Seized

(WOLO) Columbia, SC-Officers with the Lexington County Multi-Agency Narcotics Enforcement Team (NET) on Monday, July 1 seized a clandestine methamphetamine laboratory that was being operated at a home on Village Court near Gaston.

Feds Tell Duke to Improve Nuke Plant Fire Controls

SENECA, S.C. (AP) _ Federal regulators say Duke Energy failed to meet a deadline to install a fire protection system at the Oconee Nuclear Station near Seneca.

Columbia woman shot to death at bakery

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Columbia police say a woman has been shot to death at a bakery where she worked.

SC--Daybook

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Associated Press South Carolina daybook for Tuesday, July 2

Kentucky man drowns in surf trying to save nephew

ISLE OF PALMS, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a 45-year-old Lexington, Ky., man drowned after he went into the ocean to try and save his nephew from the waves off the Isle of Palms.

Charleston release names of shooting victims

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Charleston County officials have released the names of three people shot to death at a motorcycle shop in North Charleston.