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Developing: South Carolina Couple Found Dead In The Caribbean.

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten (AP) _ A couple from South Carolina has been killed in the Dutch Caribbean country of St. Maarten

Family Pleads for Answers in Hit and Run Case.

Friday, the family of Lindsay Biers joined police to ask for help in finding those responsible for a hit and run accident that has Biers fighting for her life.

Trade meeting in Japan cost SC estimated $54,000

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Commerce Department says South Carolina taxpayers spent about $54,000 on an international trade meeting in Japan.

SC Unemployment Holds Steady

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- South Carolina's jobless rate held fast at 9.6 percent in August.

The Wait Is Over

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- After waiting in line for hours, and sometimes days, people are finally getting their hands on the new iPhone 5.

GM Recalling Nearly 474,000 Vehicles

DETROIT (AP) -- GM is recalling nearly 474,000 Chevrolet, Pontiac and Saturn cars to fix a transmission problem.

Lexington attorney charged in $1M extortion case

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A prominent Lexington attorney has been indicted after authorities say he extorted more than $1 million from clients by threatening them with criminal charges or civil penalties that did not exist.

Greer woman gets 50 years in day care abuse case

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — A Greer woman has been sent to 50 years in prison after being convicted of child abuse at a daycare center.

SC symposium to focus on rule of law, human rights

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The University of South Carolina School of Law is sponsoring a discussion on the intersection of the rule of law, human rights and international business.

Dancing for Cancer Awareness

For the second year in a row Lexington Medical Center dances their way into the hearts of thousands across the country as they makes strides in the fight against Cancer.

Shutterfly moving facility, 600 jobs from NC to SC

FORT MILL, S.C. (AP) _ Internet photo company Shutterfly is moving its Charlotte, N.C., manufacturing facility to Fort Mill.

SC specialty foods groups to hold annual market

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A group dedicated to promoting specialty foods in South Carolina is holding its second annual meeting.

Man accused in teen's abduction facing ammo charge

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A man accused of abducting a Columbia teen who has been missing for a month is now facing a federal indictment.

SC hospital offering glimpse at open-heart surgery

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina hospital is offering an up-close glimpse of beating open heart surgery.

Suspect in double SC slaying arrested in NC

LORIS, S.C. (AP) — A third person has been arrested in the shooting deaths of a man and his son in Horry County.

Thurmond in GOP runoff for primary still in court

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The former Republican nominee for the Senate seat long held by Lt. Gov. Glenn McConnell is in a runoff to be the nominee again. But the state Supreme Court could declare the do-over primary invalid.

Car Explosion at Recycling Plant

PROSPERITY, S.C. (WOLO) -- The car explosion at a recycling plant in Prosperity has been deemed an accident.

Camden City Attorney Arrested

CAMDEN, S.C. (WOLO) -- The Attorney for the City of Camden has been arrested Wednesday.

SC component firm adds 85 jobs in Anderson County

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Parts supplier Watson Engineering is expanding operations in Anderson County and adding 85 jobs.

Suspect arrested in early morning deadly shooting

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- Richland County Deputies have arrested and charged a man in connection with a deadly shooting that happened Thursday morning.

SC inmate ordered to repay $134K in tax case

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina inmate has been ordered to repay the government more than $134,000 in a fake tax refund case.

Georgia-Pacific hiring 100 in Clarendon County

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Georgia-Pacific says it will need 100 new workers as it expands a Clarendon County plant that makes a wood product used for furniture.

APNewsBreak: AG wants reporter's subpoena canceled

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina attorney general is asking a lawyer representing his office to cancel a subpoena issued against a freelance reporter.