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SC schools want state to seek untapped fed money

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Groups representing local schools in South Carolina say up to $144 million in federal money is available to retain teachers who would otherwise be let go because of budget cuts.

Business Booming As The Gamecocks Continue In Omaha

Business is booming across the Midlands as the Gamecocks get ready to play game one of the championship series of the College World Series.

Gov. signs immigration bill

A bill that will allow South Carolina law enforcement officers to check the immigration status of anyone they suspect to be in the country illegally became law Monday.

HIV Officials: Know Your Status

South Carolina health officials are stressing the importance of HIV testing as part of a national campaign.

Governors Place Wager on World Series

South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is wagering a barbecue dinner that the Gamecocks will bring home a second consecutive College World Series championship.

Lexington Man Found Dead

Deputies in Lexington are investigating a weekend murder.

SC gov to hold 4th set of 'open door' meetings

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is holding her fourth round of 10-minute meetings with constituents.

11-Yr Old Dies In ATV Accident

CAMDEN, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say an 11-year-old Kershaw County boy has been killed in an ATV accident.

Redistricting Battle Going Slowly

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Redrawing election district lines was going smoothly until the South Carolina Senate started looking at where a new U.S. House district would be drawn.

Looking for Murder, Police Find Moonshine

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) _ Orangeburg County sheriff's deputies looking for a murder suspect found a moonshine distillery instead.

Baby Dies From Morphine In Mother's Breast Milk

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A judge has denied bond for a Spartanburg County mother charged with passing a lethal dose of the painkiller morphine to her daughter through breast milk.

Heat Could Break Records for June

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ The summer heat has started a little earlier than usual this year in the Carolinas.

Africa's First Female Pres. Visits Columbia

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Benedict College is hosting a fundraising dinner and benefit in honor of the first woman to be elected president of an African nation.

That Was Fast; Vision Air To Leave Columbia

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)--After just two months, Vision Airlines will be pulling out of Columbia Metro Airport.

Haley's first budget vetoes become a guessing game

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina legislators are waiting to see what Gov. Nikki Haley vetoes in the $6 billion spending plan that cuts Medicaid reimbursements and gives businesses an unemployment tax break.

Santorum adds ex-congressman Barrett to team

Former U.S. Rep. Gresham Barrett will be named South Carolina chairman of Rick Santorum's GOP presidential bid.

Small earthquake shakes and rattles Kershaw County

Officials have reported a small earthquake in Kershaw County.

Going Bald For Bella

A local 8 year old is raising money for Children with cancer and he's asking for your help.

Sumter man shot twice, killed during argument

SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a Sumter man was shot to death during an argument outside a home.

Roth to Start for Gamecocks

South Carolina will go with ace pitcher Michael Roth in its Friday night matchup with Virginia at the College World Series.

22 Year Old Dies in Fatal Accident

A 22 year old West Columbia man has died after being struck by a car Thursday night on Augusta Highway.

Victim's Family Speaks, Suspect Faces Judge

The parents of an 18-year-old severely assaulted and robbed of his cell phone in Columbia's Five Points, speaks about the crime.

Boy Spends Birthday Helping Those In Need

A few weeks ago we brought you the story of how the Columbia Police Department is helping people across the Midlands who are in need of a way to cool their homes. Thursday one little boy actually spent his birthday volunteering for the program.