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SC governor goes to Facebook to get message across

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley says she almost always writes her own Facebook posts and uses the social media site to make sure she gets the information she wants to voters.

Shooting Suspects Arrested

Columbia Police arrest two men suspected in a weekend shooting.

High Temperatures Killing Thousands of Fish

The dry heat is causing thousands of fish to go belly up as lakes and river dry out.

Seven Dead in Sikh Temple Shooting: Milwaukee

Seven people are dead after a mass shooting at a Sikh temple in the Milwaukee suburb of Oak Creek, Wisconsin this morning, according to police.

USC changes board leadership at key time

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The new chairman of the board overseeing the University of South Carolina's takes over with the Columbia school's enrollment and tuition at record highs and more than $500 million in debt from a building boom.

University of South Carolina holds commencement

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The University of South Carolina is awarding more than 1,500 degrees at its summer commencement.

Cantaloupes recalled from Food Lion and Reid's stores

A North Carolina produce supplier has expanded its recall of potentially contaminated cantaloupes sold at 129 Food Lion locations, mostly in Augusta, Columbia, Charleston, Greenville, and Myrtle Beach.

2nd man arrested in Gilbert shooting death

LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina sheriff's deputies have arrested a second suspect accused of killing a 72-year-old man who had been selling prescription painkillers from his Gilbert home.

Officials ponder plans for historic SC lighthouse

SULLIVANS ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — The last major lighthouse built in the United States is 50 years old this year. And the National Park Service is considering ways to keep Charleston Light on Sullivans Island shining well into the future.

NC GOP gets help from Ga., Tenn., SC Republicans

CORNELIUS, N.C. (AP) — Republican Party organizations in three neighboring states say they'll send resources into North Carolina to help GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney win the Tar Heel state's electoral votes.

Report: 2 SC airports hit by $1 trillion in cuts

FLORENCE, S.C. (AP) — A Washington think tank says two South Carolina airports could be among more than 100 nationwide forced to close if $1 trillion in federal budget cuts take effect in January.

First SC-built Boeing 787 closer to delivery

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The first Boeing 787 Dreamliner made in South Carolina is closer to delivery now that the Indian government has accepted compensation for planes that are three years late.

Tips to Prevent Backpack Injuries

As Midlands students get ready to head back to their classrooms, medical experts are offering parents a word of warning.

SC man charged with murder Accused of Sexual Assault

A South Carolina man charged with homicide in an infant's 2009 death has been arrested again on allegations that he sexually assaulted an 8-year-old girl.

National Night Out Brings Community out in Droves

Saturday was the fifth annual National Night out celebration bringing hundreds from the community out to celebrate and enjoy their neighbors.

Man Charged in Shaking Death Heads Back to Court

An Orangeburg man charged in the shaking death of an infant back in 2009 is headed back to court accused of illegal sex acts with a minor.

West Nile Virus Sees Sharp Spike

It's being called one of the biggest spikes in cases of West Nile since 2004. Officials say they're still trying to figure out why so many more cases are being reported.