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Haley won't ask senator pick to promise not to run

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley says she will not restrict her appointment to the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Jim DeMint to someone who doesn't plan to run again in 2014.

Police Search for Food Lion Wallet Thief

Police in Orangeburg County need your help bringing a wallet back to its rightful owner.

4 Kids Climb out of Trunk, SC Man Arrested

A South Carolina man has been arrested after police say four children climbed out of the trunk of his car at the Lancaster Christmas parade.

Midlands Woman Treated after Raccoon Bite

A Midlands woman is exposed to rabies after being bitten by a raccoon.

Drive to Keep Local Kids Warm This Winter

You're running out of time to help local children stay warm this winter.

Man Gets 15 Years for Fatal 2009 Gaffney Shooting

GAFFNEY, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina prosecutors say a 53-year-old Gaffney man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for the shooting death of another man during a crack cocaine deal.

USC students discuss mental hospital's campus

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — University of South Carolina architectural history students are presenting their findings about the South Carolina state mental hospital and its 178-acre campus.

Haley invites SC to Christmas Open House

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley is having a Christmas party, and South Carolina is invited.

South Carolina Supreme Court reprimands DMV lawyer

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A lawyer for the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles has been reprimanded by the state Supreme Court.

Fans Not Mincing Words on Lattimore, Draft

Word of Marcus Lattimore's possible jump to the NFL from USC spread quickly on campus, and fans are not mincing their words.

Inmate escapes from state prison in Sumter County

REMBERT, S.C. (AP) — An inmate has escaped from a medium-security state prison in Sumter County.

Man found shot to death on side of Sumter street

SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — A 33-year-old man has been shot and killed and left on the side of the street in Sumter.

Feds in SC collect more than $100M in 2012

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The federal courts system in South Carolina has collected more than $100 million this year.

USC, city host rare exhibit of face jug ceramics

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A symposium of rare American Face Jug ceramics is wrapping up at the University of South Carolina.

Report: SC needs about $30B for transportation

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's transportation secretary says the state needs nearly $30 billion in new revenue during the next 20 years to pay for highway repairs, replacement of bridges and mass transit.

Report: Lattimore to Enter NFL Draft

ESPN'S Joe Schad is reporting that USC running back Marcus Lattimore will enter the NFL draft.

Haley's nonprofit holding Bamberg County event

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley's community aid foundation is holding health and job fair activities in her home county.

SC state forest hosting Arbor Day celebration

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina forestry officials are inviting people to plant trees this weekend in celebration of Arbor Day.

Richland County Investigates Shooting

One man remains in the hospital after sheriff's deputies say a verbal altercation turned violent.

Clemson Student Dead

(WOLO) COLUMBIA,S.C. Authorities say a 23 year old Clemson student has been shot and killed durning a robbery. This happened around 8:30 Saturday night. Investigators believe 3 masked men entered the home of Steven Grich through an unlocked back door.…