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Families drop Clover football hazing lawsuit

CLOVER, S.C. (AP) _ Two lawsuits accusing some York County school district employees of covering up hazing in the Clover High School football locker room has been dropped.

Expert on Debate: 'Both candidates are prepared'

A lot is riding on the first televised presidential debate for the estimated five to six percent of undecided voters, including folks in the Midlands. As we found out from a local political expert, it's not what the candidates say right that could win over voters, but what they say wrong.

Suspect Confesses to Involvement in SC Couple's Murder

A man has confessed to being involved in the murders of a South Carolina couple on the Caribbean island of Saint Maarten.

Deputies: Man threw 17-month-old across room

LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Deputies say a 33-year-old man has been arrested after he threw a 17-month-old boy he was caring for across a room at his Lexington County home.

DSS: SC welfare-to-work program exceeded goal

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The director of South Carolina's social services agency says more people are getting jobs and coming off welfare rolls.

Coroner: SC man shot woman before himself

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a man found in a Columbia home probably shot a woman before turning the gun on himself.

Abduction suspect pleads not guilty to fed charge

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A man accused of abducting a Columbia teen last seen more than a month ago has pleaded not guilty to a federal ammunition charge.

SC prosecutor honors domestic violence victims

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's top prosecutor is hosting a somber ceremony to honor the state's victims killed by domestic violence.

Columbia to increase monitoring from nuclear plant

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Columbia plans to increase monitoring of its water supply from the Broad River, also a cooling source for a nuclear plant in Fairfield County.

SCE&G to test sirens at Jenkinsville nuclear plant

JENKINSVILLE, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Electric & Gas is testing its emergency sirens at a nuclear power plant in Fairfield County.

I-20 widening project begins east of Columbia

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Construction has started on a project expanding Interstate 20 to six lanes on a nearly 7-mile stretch east of Columbia.

SC Couple to Be Laid to Rest

A South Carolina couple, murdered while on vacation, will be laid to rest Wednesday afternoon.

Cops Raise $11,500 for Special Olympics

The Lexington County Sheriff's Department is presenting a special donation to a local organization.

Kids Skip the Bus to Walk

Drivers, keep your eyes peeled Wednesday.

Toys R Us to Match Competitor Prices

In its latest retail strategy ahead of the holiday shopping season, Toys R Us will match its prices against competing retailers.

New Naming System for Winter Storms

To many, the names Katrina and Andrew likely serve as painful reminders of how destructive nature can be.

Autumn's Lovely Colors Beginning to Show

As days get shorter and nights become chillier, the annual fall foliage show is getting under way in the Southern Appalachians.

Police Beefing Up Weekend Patrols in 5 Points

As USC Prepares for one of their biggest games of the season, police are gearing up for the overflow crowd that could come along with it in the five points area.

SCE&G to Test Sirens at Jenkinsville Nuclear Plant

JENKINSVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina Electric & Gas is testing its emergency sirens at a nuclear power plant in Fairfield County. The utility says it is sounding the warning system around the V.C. Summer Nuclear Station at around 1 p.m. on Tuesday.