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SC sheriff: Saluda deputy charged in golf cart DUI

EDGEFIELD, S.C. (AP) — A Saluda County sheriff's deputy has been suspended without pay after state troopers arrested him and charged him with drunken driving.

Boil Water Advisory Lifted for Flora Springs Subdivision

The boil water advisory for the Flora Springs subdivision has been lifted.

DHEC holds public meeting to discuss lead cleanup

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — State environmental officials are holding a public meeting to talk about toxic metals that have been detected in a dozen yards in a Columbia neighborhood.

Sheriff plans update on missing Columbia teen

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott plans to give an update on the investigation into a 15-year-old girl who has been missing for more than a week.

SC Volunteers to Help Gulf Coast Residents

Some South Carolinians are heading out of state to respond to another weather maker.

SC Man Survives Accident over 100-Foot Cliff

Two men are able to walk away from an incredible accident in paradise with only scratches and bruises. That's according to Maui officials.

South Carolina Sheriff Arrested

A South Carolina law enforcement officer finds himself on the wrong side of the law.

Romney Joins Wife, Ann, on Stage at GOP Convention

Newly nominated Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney is appearing for the first time at the Republican National Convention, striding on stage to hug and kiss his wife, Ann, after she delivered her speech.

Rosewood Residents Digging for Toxic Clean-Up Answers

What they thought would be a public hearing about clean up efforts in the Rosewood Community, caught many by surprise. Instead dozens of residents looking for answers, walked into a public hearing about a proposal to use a facility in their area.

Heavy Rains Cause Widespread Charleston Flooding

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ Torrential rains have caused widespread street flooding in Charleston and surrounding areas. The National Weather Service reports radar indicates some areas received as much as 8 inches of rain on Tuesday.

Gun found at checkpoint at Myrtle Beach airport

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say they have discovered a loaded gun at a security checkpoint at the Myrtle Beach International Airport.

Isaac makes landfall in southeastern Louisiana

After days of strong winds and heavy rains from the Caribbean to the Gulf Coast, Hurricane Isaac made landfall in the far southeastern tip of Louisiana.

Gov. Nikki Haley to speak at GOP Convention

After then-Tropical Storm Isaac caused an entire day of the Republican National Convention to be scrapped, Governor Nikki Haley is slated to speak Tuesday night.

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SC mother set to be tried in missing boy case

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A jury is ready for the trial of a South Carolina mother charged with not being honest with investigators concerning the whereabouts of her missing son.

Zinah Jennings heard on tape: "I cannot provide for him, I'm not working."

An audio recording of Zinah Jennings and a surprise introduction during the prosecution's opening statements marked Day 2 in the trial of Zinah Jennings.

USC Street Party Pep Rally Tuesday

You can get in the Gamecock spirit Tuesday in the Vista when Wild Wings holds their annual USC Street Party Pep Rally.

Search for Swainson continues, suspect's sister speaks

A suspect sits in jail, DNA of a kidnapped victim shows up and a family member of the suspect says police have the wrong guy in the ongoing case of missing 15-year-old Gabrielle Swainson.

Isaac not keeping SC delegates from GOP convention

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Republican Party Chairman Chad Connelly is making light of the state delegation's distance from the convention in Tampa, Fla.