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Indian Gambling

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A judge has delayed a decision on whether South Carolina's only federally recognized tribe can open a gambling hall on its reservation in York County.

Man Shot to Death, Woman Wounded in Inman

INMAN, S.C. (AP) _ Spartanburg County deputies say one person has been killed and another wounded in a shooting at an Inman apartment.

No Charges Filed in Apparent Fight Video

Sumter County deputies say no charges will be filed in a fight in a middle school bathroom that was uploaded to the Internet.

Man Arrested in Hopkins Shooting

Richland County deputies have arrested a man they say shot and woman and then barricaded himself inside a home.

Shaquan Duley Begins Prison Sentence

A 30-year-old South Carolina mother has begun a 35-year prison sentence for killing her two young sons.

NAACP Seeks Entry in Voter ID Lawsuit

The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People wants to get involved in a federal lawsuit over South Carolina's voter ID law.

Funerals Scheduled for Children Killed in Apartment Fire

Funeral services are planned later this week for two children killed in a Sumter apartment fire.

Gov. Haley Says She Will Not Seek VP Nomination

Governor Nikki Haley say's she has no interest in becoming a vice presidential nominee.

RCSD Holds Operation Fresh Start

Operation Fresh Start is underway in Richland County.

Columbia Police Offer On-Line Safety Course

You have a chance to make sure you and your children are staying safe on-line.

Warm winter means early tick season in SC

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Forestry Commission officials say it's time to watch out for ticks.

2 children die after apartment fire in Sumter

SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — Two children who clung to life for several days after an apartment fire that authorities say was set intentionally have died.

Columbia investigates death of man found in pond

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Columbia police are investigating the death of a man whose body was found in a pond.

Monday: Benedict College to Remember Slain Teen

In the midst of loud and boisterous protests, marches and rallies, local college students take a different approach to honoring the memory of Trayvon Martin.

US education secretary at Scott's Branch School

SUMMERTON, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan and S.C. Rep. James Clyburn are hearing from students concerned about the high cost of college education.

14 people file to run in SC's new 7th District

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Fourteen people have filed to run for Congress in South Carolina's new 7th District.

The Carolina Cup has a New Star

A horse named Sunshine has captivated the hearts of thousands and is now the star of the Carolina Cup.

Lottery Officials: $250,000 Prize Winner in South Carolina

It's the biggest jackpot in lottery history.

Police: Man Killed Brother in Darlington County

DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) _ Darlington County deputies have charged the 50-year-old brother in a well-known barbecue making family with shooting his sibling to death nearly a year ago. Investigators say Eugene Gardner III was arrested Friday.