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Pelion man wanted on several warrants

Deputies with the Lexington Sheriff's Department are looking for a Pelion man they say has managed to evaded capture since early July.

15-year-old shot, injured at South Carolina State Fair

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Authorities are investigating a shooting at the South Carolina State Fair that left a teenager injured.

Toyota dethrones Volkswagen as world's top automaker

Volkswagen has ceded the title of world's top automaker to Toyota as it struggles to contain an emissions scandal that is likely to dent sales further.

Pa. couple plead guilty to murder in death of disabled son

A Pennsylvania couple charged in the starvation death of their disabled 9-year-old son has pleaded guilty to third-degree murder and other charges.

First Look at Leah Remini Exclusive: 'Being Critical of Tom Cruise Is Being Critical of Scientology Itself'

Actress Leah Remini reveals in an exclusive interview with ABC News ”20/20” how Tom Cruise was one of the factors that led her to break from the Church of Scientology.

Multiple alarm fire breaks out at apartment building

The Irmo Fire Department responded to the scene of a multiple-alarm fire at an apartment building on Foxfire Drive this morning. Details are limited.

Authorities: Thousands of guns seized in South Carolina

Authorities say they have seized thousands of guns from a house and warehouse in South Carolina.

Suspect accused of shooting 4 in Pageland captured after 10-hour manhunt

PAGELAND, SC (WSOC) -- Overnight, authorities asked people in the area off Highway 151 to stay inside until the search for Rashawn Little was over. Police took Little into custody shortly before 6 a.m. Deputies had been searching for him…

High tides to affect beaches, coastal areas in SC this week

More beach erosion and more flooding of low-lying areas along the South Carolina coast is expected this week with another round of astronomical high tides often called king tides.

Deadly Afghanistan Earthquake Rocks South Asia

A deadly 7.5-magnitude earthquake rocked northern Afghanistan, Pakistan and parts of India this morning, so far killing dozens.

Processed meat linked to cancer; red meat is risky too

The World Health Organization's cancer agency says that processed meats such as ham and sausage can lead to colon and other cancers, and red meat is probably cancer-causing as well.

Charges upgraded to murder for father of baby Miracle

The baby girl named Miracle, born four months premature after her mother was stabbed to death on Oct. 10, has died.

S. Carolina marks solemn milestone of domestic violence

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — As he has each year since taking office in 2011, Attorney General Alan Wilson is preparing to mark a solemn milestone.

U of South Carolina holding free STEM fair for kids

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The University of South Carolina is offering a free opportunity for kids to start thinking scientifically.

Crowds continue on last day of fair despite shooting

The S.C. State Fair wrapped-up its 12-day run Sunday, with big crowds in attendance, despite a shooting the night before.

Sumter man killed in crash early Sunday morning

Authorities say a Sumter man was killed early Sunday morning in a crash on U.S. 15 in Sumter.

Haley says damage from flood unknown but state will rebuild

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley says her state will rebuild from this month's floods, but she can't know how it will be paid for until the damage estimate is in.