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Despite pleas, missing SC boy falls by wayside

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Despite detectives' pleas to national media, the disappearance of an 18-month-old black boy with the wide smile has yet to grab the widespread attention given to other missing children's cases.

Fewer 9/11 Families On Hand

NEW YORK (AP) -- Family members of victims of the 9/11 attacks in New York have gathered again at the World Trade Center site to mark the anniversary but in smaller numbers than in years past.

Obama, First Lady Observe 9/11

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama laid a wreath at the Pentagon, one of several observances marking the 11th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

Transportation Penny Tax Public Hearing

It's the first of several public hearings scheduled to take place in Richland County. Monday night, County Council introduced a proposal to raise taxes by a penny with hopes of bring billions of revenue into the county.

Man Shot to Death at Greenwood Apartment

GREENWOOD, S.C. (AP) _ Greenwood County officials say a man has died after a shooting at an apartment complex. The coroner's office says 23-year-old Dantavius D. Christian died shortly after 4 a.m. Sunday at Self Regional Medical Center in Greenwood from a gunshot wound to the head.

Spurrier Scolds Fans About Leaving Game

Even with fans' reasons for leaving USC's first home football game of the season early, which include 90 degree weather and a virtual blowout against East Carolina prior to half time, head football coach Steve Spurrier isn't buying it.

SC mother convicted in case of her missing son

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Nearly 10 months after her 18-month-old son was last seen, a South Carolina woman was convicted Friday of unlawful conduct for refusing to tell authorities where he might be, just insisting that he is safe.

Woman With Gun Confronts SC Congressman

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) _ Spartanburg police say U.S. Rep. Trey Gowdy was confronted by a woman with a gun at a church parking lot. Gowdy was able to drive away Sunday night and was not hurt.

Chicago Teachers Hit the Picket Lines

CHICAGO (AP) -- Chicago teachers are hitting the picket lines as strike for the first time in 25 years. Meanwhile, city officials vow to keep the district's nearly 400,000 students safe until teachers return to the classroom.

Arizona Teachers Aid Faces Child Abuse Charges

A 43 year old Teacher's aid is learning a tough lesson after police says she is facing felony child abuse for allegedly leaving her daughter with strangers so she could prostitute herself.

Civil Rights Rally

(WOLO) SAGINAW M.I. The Reverend Al Sharpton along with civil rights activist rallied in Saginaw Michigan Saturday to protest the shooting death of Milton Hall. Milton Hall was shot more than 40 times by police who claim Milton had a…

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