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Economy Major Issue heading into SC Primary

For the first time this election season, the Republican presidential race is now playing out in a state with a dismal economy.

Man Charged with Manslaughter in Sister's Killing

Orangeburg County deputies have charged a man with voluntary manslaughter after he shot and killed his sister.

Sheriff: Deputy Stole Ceramic Tiles While on Duty

LANCASTER, S.C. (AP) _ Lancaster County Sheriff Barry Faile says he fired one of his deputies for stealing ceramic tiles from a home under construction. Investigators said a man called authorities Thursday after seeing a sheriff's patrol car quickly leave the house he was building for his mother-in-law and noticing several boxes of tiles worth $500 were gone.

Newt Gingrich Rallies in South Carolina

Former House Speaker, Newt Gingrich, spoke to hundreds gathered for a home ownership rally, Thursday in Columbia.

Environmental group seeks end to coal byproducts

An environmental group is suing a South Carolina utility, saying the company broke state law when it discharged arsenic and other contaminants into a river.

Ag department hosts tasting of winning recipes

South Carolina's Department of Agriculture is showing off the winners of a recipe contest featuring items from the department's "Certified SC" program.

Museum exhibit focuses on Civil War shells

An exhibit opening at the Charleston Museum focuses on shells and ammunition used during the Civil War.

Governor Haley Ready To Unveil Budget.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is ready to unveil her first executive budget. Haley is scheduled to lay out her proposal for the 2012-13 state budget on Friday.

SC Unemployment Director Discusses Tougher Rules

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina's unemployment agency is toughening rules for people drawing jobless benefits. Maj. Gen. Abraham Turner told a state Senate committee Thursday the policies take effect immediately.

Composite Sketch Targets Suspected Kidnapper

Lexington County authorities hope the more a composite sketch is seen, the better their chances of catching the person its depicts, as they search for a suspected kidnapper.

Newt Gingrich at SC State House

GOP Presidential Candidate Newt Gingrich campaigning in South Carolina Thursday.

Deputy Gets New K-9, Resident Foots Bill

Nearly a month after his K-9 partner is shot and killed in the line of duty, a Midlands sheriff's deputy get a new four-legged police dog, with the help of a resident.

People Sickened by Pepper Spray Inside Restaurant

Richland County deputies are looking for three suspects accused of opening a can of pepper spray inside a McDonald's on Hard Scrabble Road in Columbia.

Mitt Romney One On One with ABC Columbia News

Days ahead of the South Carolina Primary, Republican Presidential front runner Mitt Romney hits the campaign trail with a message of getting America back to work.

Summerville Woman Sentenced in Gift Card Scheme

A Summerville woman has been sentenced to three years in prison for her role in a gift card scheme that federal prosecutors say netted $1 million.

Sheriff: Rape suspect fired on cops with shotgun

CAMDEN, S.C. (AP) — Kershaw County Sheriff Jim Matthews says a rape suspect led deputies on a chase, firing his shotgun at officers before crashing his vehicle.

SC board rescinds policy, ends lawsuit threat

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Board of Education has rescinded a rule requiring the elected state superintendent to provide a monthly report on multi-million-dollar grants available to schools.

Jackson-King Day, in South Carolina

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ The Rev. Jesse Jackson says his civil rights organization will announce its plans to fight for social justice and against poverty at several stops across South Carolina next week. Jackson said Wednesday his Rainbow Push Coalition will announce in Charleston on Monday night a 10-point plan to make the South better. He will continue with stops in Columbia and Greenville on Tuesday.