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Clemson University to start merit-pay system

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Clemson University professors are being evaluated under the college's new pay-for-performance system.

Clyburn says he hopes to cut deeper than $1.5T

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Rep. James Clyburn says he hopes to use his appointment to Congress's debt-reduction supercommittee as a way to ensure tax loopholes are closed, waste is found and even military spending cuts are considered.

Haley, DeMint, Scott opening RedState Gathering

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The conservative web and blog site RedState.org is holding a gathering in South Carolina and several of the state's leading Republicans are welcoming the group.

Metal recycler expanding in SC

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A metal recycler is expanding in South Carolina, creating 50 new jobs.

Nude PETA Protestors in Downtown Columbia

People For the Ethical Treatment of Animals, or PETA, brought its shock-value approach to the Capitol City to spread its message of water conservation and environmental protection.

Law to curb copper thefts takes effect next week

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina law enforcement officers are hopeful a new law will cut down on thieves destroying air conditioning units and other property to sell the copper innards for scrap.

SC's MUSC reports record outside research funding

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Despite a slow economy, the Medical University of South Carolina reports it received a record $238 million in outside research funding for the fiscal year that ended June 30.

Senior Obama adviser Valerie Jarrett visiting SC

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — One of President Barack Obama's top advisers is coming to South Carolina to help raise money for his re-election campaign next year.

USC library marks 400th year of English Bibles

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The University of South Carolina's Hollings Library is celebrating the 400th anniversary of the King James Bible with a special exhibition and lecture on its historical significance.

Workforce Dept. Unveils New Web Site

For our state's unemployed, jobless benefits are just a point and click away.

Eichelberger Family: 'Justice Was Served'

After more than two years, the family of the late Rev. Tryon Eichelberger learns the fate of the man police say killed the local pastor and patriarch.

Deputy's Son Accidentally Shoots Self

Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott says the son of one of his deputies has been hospitalized after accidentally shooting himself.

Food Lion Beating Victim's Family Speaks Out

A woman accused of beating another woman over the head with a canned good was denied bond Wednesday. Meanwhile, the victim's family is speaking out.

Tractor Trailer overturns on I-77

An overturned tractor trailer caused headaches for drivers on the south side of the Capital City Wednesday morning.

Review: 2 SC counties had most ballot problems

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — State election officials say a review shows Richland and Colleton counties had the biggest problems with counting general election ballots.

Animal Shelter Lures Petowners with Special

As summer slowly winds down, pet adoptions also slow down.

SC man sentenced for slaying friend, dragging body

NEWBERRY, S.C. (AP) — A white South Carolina man who shot a black friend to death and then drunkenly dragged his body behind his pickup truck is heading to prison in a case once scrutinized for possible racist overtones.

SC budget oversight board approves Port Royal sale

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's budget oversight board has approved selling 318 acres in Port Royal for $17 million.

Former SC DMV chief to lead budget agency

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The former head of South Carolina's Department of Motor Vehicles is the new director for the agency that oversees much of state government operations.

US Department of Ed to hand out SC money elsewhere

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The U.S. Department of Education says $143 million of federal bailout money meant for South Carolina's public schools will be doled out to the other 49 states, Washington and Puerto Rico.

SC Transportation agency having trouble with bills

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Like many people, the South Carolina Transportation Department is having trouble paying all of its bills on time.

22-year-old mother gets 20 years in son's death

A 22-year-old Sumter woman has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to homicide by child abuse in the death of her 3-month old son.