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Haley traveling to London air show

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley and Commerce Department officials will attend an international air show in London next week to market the state to Boeing suppliers.

Midlands WOD Honors Heroes' Sacrifice

As America celebrates its 236th birthday, some hard core athletes are honoring everyone who wears a uniform, one in particular who served the Richland County Sheriff's Department's Region Six faithfully, and also his country.

Fireworks Safety

As many of you gear up for 4th of July celebrations, the Columbia Fire Department says they're getting ready as well. Fire officials say the increase of injuries that on display during this time of the year is a show, no one wants to see.

Legislators Approve Specialty Plates

Special license plates that recognize South Carolina's veterans, active military personnel and their parents are among dozens of new plate designs authorized by legislators.

Duke Progress Merger

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina utilities regulators are giving the final approval needed before Duke Energy can complete its takeover of Progress Energy and form the largest American electric company.

Chester Jail Inmate Captured After Brief Escape

CHESTER, S.C. (AP) _ A Chester County jail inmate has been captured after he briefly escaped while at the Chester Regional Medical Center. Sheriff Richard Smith says officers captured 21-year-old Aaron Bianco Monday afternoon in some woods behind a home about 90 minutes after he escaped.

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