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Air Force looking at SC base for drone squadron

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Air Force says it is looking at South Carolina's Shaw Air Force Base as one of three possible sites to station a ground control squadron for its remote-controlled Reaper and Predator drones.

Dirty Diapers, Maggots Found in SC Home

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) _ Spartanburg County deputies say they charged a woman with child neglect after finding dozens of soiled diapers and maggots in a home where she was caring for three children. Authorities said 24-year-old Mashana Goodwin was arrested Thursday at her home. She remains in the Spartanburg County jail and it wasn't clear if she had an attorney.

Air Force Drone

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ The Air Force says it is looking at South Carolina's Shaw Air Force Base as one of three possible sites to station a ground control squadron for its remote-controlled Reaper and Predator drones.

President Remarks on News of Gadhafi's Death

President Barack Obama says the death of Moammar Gadhafi marks the end of a long and painful chapter for Libya. Obama did not independently confirm Gadhafi's death, and instead cited the fact that Libyan officials have announced his killing.

Anita Hill speaks at USC on women's' equality

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Brandeis law professor Anita Hill is speaking at the University of South Carolina on women's equality as part of the anniversary observance of her testimony on the Clarence Thomas nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court.

2,000 Added to Voter List Lacking ID

South Carolina has added more than 22,000 inactive voters to a list of people lacking state issued photo identification that a new state law requires.

Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Fatal SC Shooting

YORK, S.C. (AP) _ A North Carolina man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after admitting he shot and killed his uncle at a home in Clover. The Herald of Rock Hill reports, 25-year-old Otavis Bigger of Gastonia, N.C., pleaded guilty Tuesday to voluntary manslaughter.

SC Primary Court

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina's Supreme Court agreed Wednesday to take a case challenging the state's authority to conduct the GOP's first-in-the-South presidential primary in January. Papers are due in court next week, but no hearing date has been set.

Dangerous Drugs Could Be in Your Home

Once again, DEA officials and law enforcement agencies across South Carolina are working together to get unused and expired prescriptions out of the wrong hands.

SCDOT board to reconsider I-73, I-85 bonds

GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's highway commissioners will be asked again if they want to drop plans to borrow $344 million for several road projects including construction of six miles of Interstate 95 in Dillon County and an interchange project on Interstate 85 in Greenville.

NC, SC credit unions reap windfall over bank fees

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Credit unions in North and South Carolina are getting a big bump in traffic since behemoth neighbor Bank of America riled depositors by announcing a $5 monthly debit card fee.

Extreme Makeover: SC Edition

The television show ``Extreme Makeover: Home Edition'' is looking for a South Carolina family to feature on its program.

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