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Cocaine Bust

CAMDEN, S.C. (AP) _ Kershaw County deputies say they have found nearly 20 pounds of cocaine dealers planned to package and sell throughout the South.

The Midlands' 10 Most Fascinating People

During the first two weeks in May, Alicia Barnes has profiled the Midlands' 10 Most Fascinating People every night on ABC Columbia News at 6. Click here to look at these reports to see the people beyond what you might just see in front of the camera. You can also check out exclusive behind-the-scenes videos from the entire series.

Putting the Brakes on Driving Violations

The Columbia Police Department says they are seeing too many drivers heading down a dangerous road by violating the rules of the road which is increasing the occurrance of accidents on some major roadways.

USC Students 'Giving Up for Good'

University of South Carolina students are finishing exams, saying good bye to their residence halls and giving up in the process, and school officials say that's fine.

Medicaid Data Stolen

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Gov. Nikki Haley has asked the state inspector general to review all agencies' security systems following the theft of personal information of more than 228,000 Medicaid patients.

SC to Say if VOTER ID Implementation Possible

A federal court has given the state of South Carolina until Monday to clarify whether it would be feasible to implement a statewide voter identification requirement for this year's elections.

Soldiers Come Home, Midlands Style

After serving on attack and reconnaissance missions in Iraq and Kuwait for seven months, more than 400 soldiers from the South Carolina Army National Guard's 1-151st Attack Reconnaissance Battalion return home to adoring friends, family and loved ones.

Police: Spartanburg County Worker Stole Tires

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say a Spartanburg County worker stole tires from the county's maintenance shop. Deputies say they began investigating 23-year-old Jeffery Gilbert after getting a tip.

Home School-Sports

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ The state Senate has approved a bill allowing home-schooled students in South Carolina to play sports at their local public school.

Cold Cases Cracked

After six and a half years with no answers in a Midlands murder case, a veteran law enforcement officer finds a clue that changes everything.

Mother Of The Year

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A 77-year-old Chesterfield woman is being honored as South Carolina's Mother of the Year.

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