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SC lawmakers take credit for shift in Boehner plan

WASHINGTON (AP) — The five Republicans in South Carolina's congressional delegation collectively are taking credit for pushing House Speaker John Boehner to take a more conservative approach to finding a debt deal.

Local Animal Shelter Working To End Dog Fighting

Dog fighting is a crime in South Carolina, that the Human Society says sometimes, goes on without anyone knowing. While there isn't a number on how many dogs are affected by the crime each year, there is one dog who stole the hearts of thousands throughout the Midlands after he was allegedly used as a bait dog for dog fighting, and his name is Cowboy.

August 1: National Night Out

Law enforcement officers across the Midlands will reach out to the community during the first week of August. August 1 is National Night Out, an annual event where neighborhoods across the Midlands and across the country host events where local law enforcement can meet members of the community.

Fewer SC students meet US education goals

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The percentage of South Carolina elementary and middle schools meeting federal education goals took a nosedive this year despite improving test scores.

SC Dems hit gov for saying she's white on voter ID

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Democrats are accusing the state's first minority governor of using her heritage for political convenience after unearthing a 2001 voter registration application on which she lists herself as white.

Red Cross seeks more blood donors for NC, SC

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — An official with the Carolinas region of the American Red Cross says blood supplies remain at seriously low levels even after hundreds of residents responded to a national appeal for blood donors.

SCDOT wants technology at I-26/I-95 junction

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Department of Transportation wants to hear what the public thinks about a project to bring technology to the Interstate 26 interchange with Interstate 95.

Haley tells Moody's SC aims for stable finances

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's financial leaders are updating Moody's Investor Service on the state's financial health as the rating agency considers whether the national debt crisis should cause the state to lose its top credit rating.

New Happy Meals a Hit Locally

An announcement from McDonald's USA that the company will include fruit in every Happy Meal gets positive response from customers.

South Carolina Credit Ranking In Jeopardy

South Carolina's credit ranking could be downgraded. South Carolina met with Moody's Investor Service on Wednesday, to essentially plead to keep the state's Triple A, top score.

Regional airline plans Columbia maintenance hub

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A regional airline that flies planes for US Airways and performs ground handling services for United Airlines plans to open an aircraft maintenance facility at the Columbia Metropolitan Airport.

WWII Bombs Discovered in Neighborhood

Residents who live in The Summit in Northeast Richland County are breathing a sigh of relief, after authorities discover two bombs and destroy them.

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