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Rosters for the Touchstone Energy North-South All-Star game

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Rosters for the Touchstone Energy North-South All-Star game to be played in Myrtle Beach on Dec. 12:

Orangeburg Sheriff: Quadruple homicide in Holly Hill will be solved

Orangeburg County Sheriff Leroy Ravenell said a special task force will be dedicated solely to investigate the quadruple homicide in Holly Hill and vowed that justice will be served.

Test results show students in state rank near bottom

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Based on math and reading scores from this year's National Assessment of Educational Progress, South Carolina's fourth- and eighth-graders rank in the bottom third nationwide.

Trains expected to run on new Carolina Line in February

CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — Trains are expected to be rolling again in February on a short line railroad linking Horry County, South Carolina, and Columbus County, North Carolina.

GOP nominates Ryan as speaker, House set to OK budget deal

House Republicans have nominated Wisconsin Republican Rep. Paul Ryan to become the chamber's next speaker.

Deadline approaching to apply for FEMA assistance

Deadlines to apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) are nearing for 19 of the 24 counties that have been declared eligible for individual assistance by FEMA.

Boil water advisory issued for customers of Chippewa Dr.

A boil water advisory has been issued for water customers of Chippewa Drive in Richland County.

Injured Football Player's Helmet Failed to Register Serious Hit, School District Says

A high school football player in California remains in an induced coma after suffering a hard hit during a game, school officials said.

Student 'Brutalized' by School Resource Officer, Lawyer Says

The lawyer for the South Carolina student violently dragged out of her classroom by a school resource officer says the deputy "brutalized" his client, and criticized law enforcement for still not saying the officer's actions were wrong.

Dennis Hastert Pleads Guilty, Could Face 6 Months

Former Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert pleaded guilty today to one count related to hush money paid to allegedly cover up sexual misconduct, and could spend up to six months in prison, according to a deal reached with the government.

Orangeburg sheriff to give update on Holly Hill quadruple murder

Orangeburg County Sheriff Leroy Ravenell on Wednesday will discuss the ongoing investigation into the quadruple murder in Holly Hill.

Spring Valley Students React to Officer Caught on Camera

[gtxvideo vid="gDhzirrw" playlist="" pid="rkijshg2" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/gDhzirrw.jpg" vtitle="Spring Valley Students Reax”] Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) -- Actions of a school resource officer that are causing outrage across the nation, sent horror through the classroom. "He came right next to her and tried to…

Walgreens, Rite Aid Combo to Spread Drugstore Health Kick

Walgreens will use its $9.41 billion takeover of rival Rite Aid to spread its philosophy on making drugstores destinations for customers looking to stay healthy or buy beauty products.

Volkswagen 3Q Net Loss of $1.83 Billion on Scandal Charges

Volkswagen AG is reporting a loss of 1.67 billion euros ($1.83 billion) in the third quarter as earnings took a hit from 6.7 billion euros in set-asides for recalls and fines connected to cars rigged to evade U.S. diesel emissions testing.

Sheriff Lott to speak at Noon on Spring Valley Officer Status

Richland County Sheriff to reveal findings of internal investigation into officer incident at Spring Valley High School.

SLED looking into shootout involving man, sheriff's deputies

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The S.C. Law Enforcement Division is investigating an incident in which a man was arrested after he exchanged gunfire with deputies from the Chesterfield County Sheriff's Department.

Matthews sworn in to fill seat of slain SC state senator

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A successor is being sworn in to fill the state Senate seat of Clementa Pinckney, who was slain in the Charleston church shootings earlier this year.

Ex-Allendale-Fairfax High player alleged hazing

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — One of South Carolina's leading high-school running backs has sued his former school, alleging players from Allendale-Fairfax High assaulted him this summer as part of hazing ritual condoned by coaches.