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No charges in death of 6-year-old SC boy

NORTH, S.C. (AP) — No charges are being filed against a pickup truck driver who struck and killed a 6-year-old Orangeburg County boy who was crossing the road to get to his school bus.

4 teen suspects extradited from SC to Tennessee

NEWBERRY, S.C. (AP) — The four Tennessee teens who led South Carolina police on a 10-hour chase last week have been extradited.

Toyota recalls about 6.4 million vehicles globally

Toyota Motor Corp. is recalling 6.39 million vehicles globally for a variety of problems spanning nearly 30 models in Japan, the U.S., Europe and other places.

Haleys host Easter egg hunt at Governor's Mansion

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley is hosting an Easter egg hunt at the Governor's Mansion.

SC gas prices jump 17 cents in past month

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gas prices in South Carolina have jumped 17 cents in the past month.

USC asks people to register for bone marrow search

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A growing number of people in South Carolina are waiting for life-saving bone marrow transplants.

USC professors discuss crisis in Ukraine, Russia

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Five experts from the University of South Carolina are scheduled to discuss the ongoing crisis between Russia and the Ukraine.

USC Students Hold Bone Marrow Drive

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- A growing number of people in South Carolina are waiting for life-saving bone marrow transplants.

Inspector general: SC State diverted $6.5 million

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The inspector general says South Carolina State University has diverted $6.5 million meant for agriculture research to cover debts since 2007.

Report: SC schools aren't improving fast enough

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — An annual report by the Education Oversight Committee shows that South Carolina schools are still not improving fast enough to prepare students to be successful for the global economy.

SC senators reject putting DJJ in charge of school

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Senators disagree with a proposal to put the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice in charge of a public residential school for troubled teens.

First Family Easter Egg Hunt

Governor Nikki Haley and the First Family will host the 2014 Easter Egg Hunt on Wednesday, April 9 from 4:30-5:30 PM at the Governor's Mansion Complex.

No Charges in Fatal Pickens County Shooting

PICKENS, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities won't charge a woman who killed her 47-year-old husband last month in their Easley home because he was swinging a knife at her and grabbed a rifle just before he was killed.

Bridge Legal For Some In South Carolina

Columbia, SC (WOLO)-The South Carolina Senate has approved a bill aimed at allowing retirees to legally play bridge. T

University merger compromise passes SC committee

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The House budget-writing committee has advanced a bill to create a research university within the College of Charleston.

Manhunt Underway for 2 Shooting Suspects

A manhunt for two shooting suspects is underway near Chaping involving both the Newberry County Sheriff's Office and the Lexington County Sheriff's Department.

Louisiana Gov. Jindal to speak to SC Republicans

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal is coming to South Carolina to speak at the state Republican party's annual fundraising dinner.

Columbia City Council set to take up City Baseball vote

Play Ball, that's up for debate at Columbia City council Tuesday evening. The council is set to take take a third vote on the proposed city baseball stadium that would be built on the old mental health site off Bull Street.