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1 Arrested, 1 Sought in Gilbert Shooting Death

Investigators say two men killed a 72-year-old man in his Gilbert home because they wanted to take his money and painkillers.

Tax Free Challenge: Under $100

Midlands shoppers are set to save big this weekend. Shoppers will enjoy not paying sales tax and many sale items including some on clearance!

Kiss-In Protest at Chick-fil-A

National Same Sex Kiss Day makes its mark in many parts of the country, including the Midlands. However, a local consumer expert says the gay marriage debate is less about political or moral beliefs and more about the almighty dollar.

Rock Hill pedestrian killed near spot husband died

ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a 57-year-old Rock Hill woman has been struck and killed by a car just two blocks from where her husband died after being hit by a van eight years ago.

Lamar police chief charged with ethics violations

LAMAR, S.C. (AP) — The police chief of Lamar has been cited for 33 ethics violations stemming from his recent run for Darlington County Sheriff.

Celtic's Chris Wilcox lends hand on Grand Strand

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Chris Wilcox of the Boston Celtics is giving back to residents of South Carolina's Grand Strand.

90-year-old SC man charged with killing wife

BEAUFORT, S.C. (AP) — A 90-year-old Hilton Head Island man has been charged with murder in the death of his wife in June.

Women charged with several burglaries around SC

PICKENS, S.C. (AP) — Pickens County sheriff's deputies say they have put a stop to a pair of women who burglarized homes in a half-dozen counties across South Carolina.

Regulators again seek public comment on terminal

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — State regulators are asking for comment on a revised permit for South Carolina's proposed $35 million cruise terminal in Charleston. And it appears it could be late fall before a decision is made on the project that's sparked lawsuits in both state and federal court.

SC hospital makes changes after rare brain disease

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Greenville hospital plans to increase the temperature used to sterilize its surgical instruments after a patient was discovered to have a rare brain disease that is always fatal.

Women Charged with Several Burglaries Around SC

PICKENS, S.C. (AP) _ Pickens County sheriff's deputies say they have put a stop to a pair of women who burglarized homes in a half-dozen counties across South Carolina. Investigators said 41-year-old Brenda Branham was arrested in Pickens County and 53-year-old Carolyn Rodriguez was arrested in Horry County.

Couple Carjacked in Midlands Intersection at Red Light

A man and woman are carjacked at gunpoint while waiting for a red light in Columbia.

Police Still Search for Bomb Threat Suspect

The State Law Enforcement Division is still looking for a woman pictured in the above surveillance photo.

Recording Artist Celebrates New Album with Hometown

A Midlands native is sharing his success with his hometown.

Parking Revamped for Carolina Football

The old Farmer's Market on Bluff Road is nearing completion just 5 weeks ahead of the first home game for the 2012-2013 Gamecock football season.

"Chick-fil-A Day" Sets Record Sales

New Numbers out today. Customers turned out in droves during the unofficial Chick-fil-A appreciation day Wednesday. Executive Vice President Steve Robinson says it was a record-setting day. Chick-fil-A doesn't release exact sales numbers. Robinson added that "appreciation day" was not a company promotion.