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SC Air National Guard to Fly over Part of State

Members of the South Carolina Air National Guard are scheduled to fly an air defense exercise in the skies over Anderson, Florence and Greer.

FBI Announces SC Gang Arrests

Federal authorities have arrested several dozen people as part of a multi-year investigation into a gang in South Carolina.

Report: Penn St. Disregarded Children's Welfare

Penn State's investigation into the Jerry Sandusky scandal concludes that the administrators who fielded a 2001 complaint about him created a dangerous situation for future victims by not reporting the matter.

Richland Deputies Look for Church Vandals

Richland County sheriff's deputies are looking for vandals that have hit at least two churches in the Irmo area.

Fire Inspectors Close West Columbia Recycling Plant

WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP/WOLO) - Fire inspectors in West Columbia have closed a plastics recycling plant. West Columbia ordered a shutdown at Global Plastic Grinders yesterday. A company property manager says the decision put 50 people out of work.

Deputies: Scammer Wanted for Posing as Contractor

Police are on the lookout for a man they say defrauded a woman out of $2,500. Now, they need your help locating Willie Hayes.

Folly Beach Bans Alcohol on the Shore

No more alcohol on the beach at Folly Beach.

Easley Funeral Home to Offer Starbucks Setting

A funeral home in Easley will be offering what it calls the Starbucks experience to those needing comfort, or just a cup of coffee.

SCE&G Warns of Phone Scam

SCE&G is warning customers of a new phone scam that some in the MIdlands have fallen for.

Troubled Schools-New District

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina schools Superintendent Mick Zais wants to create a new, statewide district for failing schools.

SC Natives Join Lawsuit Against NFL

Stephen Davis and Corey Miller are among five former NFL players from South Carolina joining a lawsuit alleging the NFL concealed information linking football-related head injuries to permanent neurological problems.

Allstate Dropping 10,000 SC Homeowner Customers

Allstate is dropping about 10,000 South Carolina home insurance customers.

Governor Nikki Haley Touts Pension Reform

Governor Nikki Haley has only good things to say about the state's pension system now that it's newly reformed.

Man Sought for Indecent Exposure

Columbia Police need your help locating a man they say exposed himself in an overtly sexual way.

Riverbanks Record with More than 1 Million Visits

Riverbanks Zoo and Garden in Columbia has set an attendance record with more than 1 million visitors.

Sheriff: Elderly Man with Medical Condition Missing

A Midlands family needs your help to find a loved one and bring him back home.

York Prep School Board Member Faces Porn Charges

A member of the board for a Rock Hill charter school has been arrested on child pornography charges.

Federal Authorities to Announce SC Gang Arrests

Federal authorities are set to unveil the results of a multi-year investigation into a gang in South Carolina.

Homicides 'Brutal, Cold Blooded' Says Sheriff

Two men are arrested and charged with killing, execution style, two men and attempting to kill a woman; however, the woman, shot in the head, survives and leads authorities to the suspects.

Haley: No talks with Romney campaign on VP slot

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley says she hasn't spoken with anyone with Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney's campaign about becoming his vice presidential running mate.