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Man Sentenced to 45 years in SC Pool Hall Death
RIDGELAND, S.C. (AP) _ A 23-year-old man has been sentenced to 45 years in prison for a shooting death in a Ridgeland pool hall. Solicitor Duffie Stone says Brett Howard was sentenced after he was convicted Wednesday of murder in the 2009 death of Woodrow Brantley.
Troopers Not 'Sitting' on Seat Belt Violators
As some 32 million people plan to hit the roadways for the Memorial Day Holiday weekend, South Carolina Highway Patrol officials remind you that seat belt violations are now a primary offense in the state.
Hebrew Boys Scam
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Investors are receiving some of the money they entrusted with a South Carolina trio dubbed the ``3 Hebrew Boys'' currently serving decades in prison for an $80 million scam.
Arrest in Cab Driver Shooting Two Years Later
After nearly two years, an arrest is made in a Newberry County shooting of a former cab driver, when the cab driver identifies the man he believes shot him multiple times and left him in a ditch to die.
Sadie's American Cafeteria Now Open
Tuesday, Sadies American Cafeteria opened to the public for the first time.
USC's Dawn Staley named BCA coach of the year
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina women's basketball coach Dawn Staley is the Black Coaches and Administrators' female coach of the year.
Bridge closed in Columbia after rain shifts barge
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A bridge in Columbia has been closed after heavy rain caused a barge holding a construction crane to shift, threatening the structure.
House Dem Asks Panel to Reopen Haley Ethics Case
The House Ethics Committee chairman says a hearing is set on a measure asking his panel to reconsider its decision to drop charges against Gov. Nikki Haley.
New Technology Helps Police Fight Crime
A new web based internet page has West Columbia police moving full speed ahead on the information super highway. It's all an effort to focus on where crime is happening and reduce it.
Wofford...Dunlap Retiring
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) _ The president of Wofford College says he is going to retire at the end of the 2013 academic year.
Haley Says State Senate Must Cut More Taxes
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Gov. Nikki Haley is demanding that South Carolina state senators cut more taxes. The Republican governor said Tuesday the Senate needs to include in its 2012-13 spending plan a reduction in personal income taxes.
Beaufort Man Shot to Death in Aiken Apartment
Investigators say a Beaufort man has been shot to death in an apartment in Aiken.
Candidates Debate in Richland County
Ten representatives on the June Primary ballot for State and County offices took part in a debate. All of them laying out the platform they hope will get them elected.
Cherokee County Inmate Dies From Heart Attack
GAFFNEY, S.C. (AP) _ The Cherokee County coroner says a 59-year-old inmate who died in the county jail suffered a heart attack.
CPSC Recalls Inflatable Pool Slides
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Wal-Mart and Toys R Us are announcing the recall of about 21,000 inflatable Banzai in-ground pool water slides.
Bus rider:"How are people going to get home?"
Changes to the CMRTA bus system went into effect Monday, leaving some riders concerned and unhappy.
Mother, Son Killed in Crash Laid to Rest
Hundreds gathered in Columbia to remember the lives of a mother and son, they say, ministered together, served the community together and laid to rest, together.
Two Charged in Murder of Midlands Woman
Two men already in custody have been charged, for a second time with murder.
Election Lawsuit
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Three federal judges are set to consider an attorney's argument that South Carolina decision to send partial ballots to overseas voters was a violation of federal election law.
USC faculty, staff, students on statewide tour
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Students, faculty and staff from the University of South Carolina are boarding a bus to learn more about the state.
SC budget plan up for debate on Senate floor
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A state budget plan that boosts employees' paychecks, increases money to public schools and hires law enforcement officers is up for debate this week on the Senate floor.
Mother's Day Extra Special for 'Only' Children
Mother's Day is extra special for one Midlands family, as the ladies celebrate being an only child and the unique bond they all share.
Columbia police chief slated to visit Israel
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Columbia's top cop is hoping he can pick up some security tips during a trip to Israel.
Democratic convention CEO to address SC Democrats
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The chairman of the Democratic National Convention is speaking to the party faithful in South Carolina.
