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SC wants water solution with Georgia

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina officials want a new agreement with Georgia to limit pumping from the aquifer that provides drinking water to coastal communities in both states.

Murder for Hire Investigation

Kershaw County authorities are investigating an alleged murder-for-hire plot by an accused child predator involving his accuser and her mother.

Two Indicted in Fatal Goose Creek Fire

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ Two men have been indicted on federal drug charges stemming from a fire at a Goose Creek apartment in May that killed three people and left 36 homeless.

Preventing Crime Using License Plates

The West Columbia Police Department is using license plates to prevent crime and protect the community.

Boil Water Advisory for the Briarcliffe subdivision

If you live in the Briarcliffe subdivision, you need to boil your water for at least one minute before drinking or cooking.

Two arrested in deadly hit and run near airport

Two people are behind bars in connection with a fatal hit and run near the airport Monday.

Lt. Gov. Glenn McConnell honored in Charleston

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Lt. Gov. Glenn McConnell is being honored at a reception in Charleston.

Company challenges Charleston airport contract

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — An Atlanta construction company is appealing a decision to give a Dallas company the contract to renovate the terminal at the Charleston International Airport.

Beaufort County forgives Heritage loan interest

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — Beaufort County Council has agreed to forgive almost $31,000 in interest from a loan it made last year to Heritage Classic Foundation.

Blue Cross Blue Shield sending refund checks

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The largest health insurer in South Carolina is sending rebate checks to some policyholders because it failed to meet a requirement of the federal health care law.

Lexington County man dies in Berkeley County canal

MONCKS CORNER, S.C. (AP) — Berkeley County authorities have released the name of a Lexington County man killed after he jumped from a bridge support into a canal.

Richland County officials identify body in woods

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Richland County authorities have identified a body found in some woods north of Columbia

Hearing postponed on Atlantic Beach elections

CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — A hearing has been postponed on an appeal of May's elections in Atlantic Beach.

FAA checks what caused plane to rest in SC trees

PICKENS, S.C. (AP) — The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating what forced the pilot of a single-engine airplane to deploy a parachute that dropped the aircraft safely into a stand of trees in South Carolina.

NRC holding public meeting over MOX plant

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Federal regulators are holding a public meeting to discuss a project to create mixed-oxide fuel at a former nuclear weapons site in South Carolina.

Charleston County wants to hear about parks

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The Charleston County Parks and Recreation Commission wants to know how the public sees county parks in the future.

Traffic Delays Expected on I-77

Drivers, you may experience traffic delays Tuesday if you travel along one of South Carolina's major highways.

Red Cross Donations Needed

It's that time of the year again, The Red Cross asking people to roll up their sleeves. Summer Vacations and school being out of session has left officials with the lowest donation dip they've seen in 15 years.