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Zinah Jennings in court, family holds out hope for Amir's safe return.

As the search for missing 18 month old, Amir Jennings continues, this child's mother, Zinah Jennings appeared in court Wednesday.

Suspected Arson has Five Points Businesses on Edge

It's anything but business as usual for some shops in Five Points who say they're still on edge following a suspected arson of the Salty Nut Cafe'.

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SC unemployed would need to accept less pay

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — People drawing unemployment benefits in South Carolina would have to accept job offers that pay incrementally less than their previous wages under a policy change that could take effect later this week.

Federal judge puts SC immigration lawsuit on hold

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A federal judge in South Carolina has halted a lawsuit over the state's tough new immigration law pending the outcome of a U.S. Supreme Court decision on a similar challenge in Arizona.

SC Woman Gets 3 Years for Stealing $800K

GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ A 53-year-old woman who admitted she stole more than $800,000 from a small tool and die business in Greenville has been ordered to spend more than three years in prison.

Lawmakers Back in Session, Voter ID Lawsuit Pending

Even before the sound of the bell, signaling the start of the 2012 General Assembly, Gov. Nikki Haley pushes forward to challenge the federal government's ruling that blocks a proposed voter ID law in South Carolina.

Reward Offered in Search for Missing Toddler

Tuesday, Columbia Police offered a $10,000 reward in the search for missing 18 month old, Amir Jennings.

Microchip Helps Locate Missing Girl.

AIKEN, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say a microchip implanted in the family dog helped Aiken officers reunite a missing 3-year-old girl with her family.

SC unemployment agency toughening benefit rules

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The director of South Carolina's unemployment agency says a new policy will get tougher on people laid off from work for misconduct, but it may not be tough enough for legislators.

Wounded Veteran Gets New Home, Without a Mortgage

Wounded Veteran gets keys to mortgage-free Columbia home.

Mother Recounts Daughter's Near Kidnapping

As Lexington County authorities continue their search for a man suspected of nearly abducting a young girl, the mother of the child speaks out for the first time since the incident.

Patient Tries to Jump from Medical Helicopter

Authorities say a medical helicopter taking a patient to a Charleston hospital had to make an emergency landing after the patient fought with the crew and tried to leap from the aircraft.

Group tries to draw road building interest in ads

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — With White House candidates heading to South Carolina outside groups are vying to voters to pay attention issues too.

New Michelin tires first roll in South Carolina

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Michelin North America says a new tire designed and tested in South Carolina offers drivers extremely long wear with added performance.

SC panel working on ways to improve reading

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Increasing the time students spend reading and writing, expanding classroom libraries, and requiring more teacher training are among ideas a state panel is considering for boosting the reading skills of South Carolina students.

SC Mom Arrested for Getting Son, 13, Drunk

ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) _ Rock Hill police say they arrested a mother after her 13-year-old son told officers she got him drunk. Investigators said the boy's father called police early Sunday morning and told him his mother let him drink until he got drunk.