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Woman Arrested for Hitting Son with Spatula

A Midlands mother is accused of using a spatula to punish her six-year-old son.

A look at Haley's fundraising team

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Republican Gov. Nikki Haley on Tuesday announced the following 32 people have volunteered to raise money for her potential run for a second term:

2 charged after 5-year-old left alone on SC bus

SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — Two former Sumter School District employees are facing charges after authorities say they left a 5-year-old student on a school bus.

Democrats say GOP early voting bill limits access

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina House committee advanced a bill that creates a nine-day window of no-excuse-needed early voting, but limits voters' ability to vote early.

Proposed Bill Aims to Crackdown on DUI's

It's the second time being proposed in the statehouse. The family who lost their daughter to a drunk driver and the head of Mother's Against Drunk Driving hope this year Emma's Law will become law.

Barbara Scott, Richland One School Board Member Dies

Richland School District One officials are mourning the passing of longtime board member Barbara Scott.

Lancaster Man Shot to Death in Home

LANCASTER, S.C. (AP) _ A Lancaster man has been shot to death during a home invasion.

Savannah River Site furloughs 2,000 workers

AIKEN, S.C. (AP) _ About 2,000 workers at the Savannah River Site near Aiken will be working reduced schedules starting next month because of the federal budget cuts. Other employees will be laid off.

How One Woman Escaped Abusive Relationship

In the ten years it took Donna Thompson to finally leave her abusive boyfriend, it would be another nine months to successfully execute her plan of escape. It's all a distant memory now, but she shares her story so other domestic violence victims can empower themselves to leave for good.

Deputy Aull: "It was a day that could've easily gone wrong."

One week after being shot on duty, Richland County Deputy Sheila Aull speaks out.

Haley announces fundraisers for potential campaign

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley says 32 business leaders from across South Carolina have volunteered to help her raise money for a potential re-election campaign.

US Education Dept approves SC plan for evaluations

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The federal Education Department has approved Superintendent Mick Zais' plan for evaluating teachers and principals in South Carolina.

Man arrested for strangling West Columbia woman

WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — West Columbia police have arrested a man they say strangled his girlfriend and left their child at home with her mother's body.

SC names 5 finalists for teacher of year

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The state education department has released the names of five finalists for south Carolina Teacher of the Year.

Haley participating in SC health clinic opening

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is taking part in the opening of a new health clinic in Columbia.

SC job fair hosts employers, veteran job seekers

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Fort Jackson and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce are scheduled to host a job fair for military veterans, members of the National Guard and Reserve, and their spouses.