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Haley to consider replacement for DeMint

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The resignation of U.S. Sen. Jim DeMint gives Gov. Nikki Haley sole authority to choose South Carolina's next senator, and the only indication she's made is that it won't be her.

Ex-SC teacher pleads guilty to child porn charges

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — An award-winning composer and former fine arts instructor at a private school in Charleston has pleaded guilty to child pornography charges.

Economy Adds 146,000 Jobs

The nation's unemployment rate is now the lowest it's been since December of 2008.

New Crime-Fighting Tool Tracks Stolen Electronics

The Richland County Sheriff's Department has a new tool to keep you from becoming the victim of a crime.

Kenny Chesney Tickets Go on Sale

Country music fans, get your credit cards ready.

Hundreds of SC Workers Evacuated at BMW Fire

Hundreds of employees were evacuated during a fire at the BMW plant in Greer.

Macy's Saving Last-Minute Shoppers

The clock is ticking. There are less than three weeks to finish your Christmas lists.

SC Governor's School accepting applications

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Governor's School for Science and Mathematics is ready to start considering a new crop of students.

SC institutions, EPA, sign pact

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Four colleges and universities in the Midlands have signed an agreement with the Environmental Protection Agency to make their campuses greener and to work together on environmental issues.

Harrell appoints 10 House members to hacking panel

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — House lawmakers have set up a panel to investigate ways to increase South Carolina's cybersecurity after the hacking of millions of taxpayers' personal data.

Pilot whale beaches itself, dies on SC coast

BEAUFORT, S.C. (AP) _ A 16-foot pilot whale has died after stranding itself on a South Carolina beach.

More Ballots Found, Election Report Released

A month after voters went to the polls in Richland County, more ballots have been found.

Man Pleads Guilty to Killing 5-Month-old Daughter

GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ A Greer man has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for the death of his 5-month-old daughter. Solicitor Walt Wilkins says 44-year-old Daron Davis was sentenced Thursday after pleading guilty to homicide by child abuse.

School to celebrate final volume on SC's women

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The University of South Carolina is planning a celebration to mark the release of a final volume of an anthology describing the contributions of the state's women.

SC board approves settlement over rail yard

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A state financial oversight board has approved a land swap and payment deal designed to resolve all lawsuits over providing rail access to the Port of Charleston.

Senators asked to consider adding 2 oversight jobs

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The head of South Carolina's information technology division says lawmakers should consider hiring two people to oversee agencies' cyber security.

Rep Delleney becomes new House Judiciary chairman

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A 21-year incumbent of the South Carolina House is taking the helm of the powerful Judiciary Committee.

SC federal prosecutor receives award from FBI

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A federal prosecutor in South Carolina is the recipient of a community leadership award from the FBI.

Nutcracker Kicks off Holiday Performances

It's a family time tradition that officials kicks off the start of the holiday season. We have all of the information you need to know when it comes to where and when to buy your tickets.