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Former governor engaged to his mistress

Former Governor Mark Sanford is engaged to his longtime girlfriend and mistress.

Gov. Haley to still speak, time pushed to Tuesday

South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley is holding on to her prime time speaking slot at the Republican National Convention in Tampa.

Pacific Park in Columbia closed to public

The Pacific Park in Columbia has been closed to the public for a safety study.

Man identified in single-car wreck in Gilbert

A man who died over the weekend in a single-car crash in Gilbert has been identified.

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SUMTER HOMICIDE

Here is the latest South Carolina news from The Associated Press

SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — Investigators say the remains of an 18-year-old man last seen leaving a library in Sumter have been found on the side of a highway. The Sumter County sheriff Anthony Dennis says a pathologist confirmed yesterday that the bones found by a man collecting cans two days before were Aaron Abraham. Investigators say they don't have any suspects or a motive.

Deputies: Man pretended to be doctor for 6 months

LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Lexington County deputies say an Austell, Ga., man spent six months pretending to be a doctor at five senior citizen facilities around Columbia.

SC wants owners to check dams before Isaac rains

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina environmental officials are asking dam owners and operators across the state to check the structures and begin lowering water levels if necessary.

5 People Arrested in Suspected Meth Labs

Columbia police discovered two separate meth labs in two area hotel rooms. The suspects occupying those rooms have been taken into custody.

Main Street Closed

Main Street will be closed between Gervais Street and Washington Street Sunday and Monday between the hours of 6 and 10 p.m.

Travel expected to be up for Labor Day holiday

It looks like more people will be hitting the roads during the Labor Day holiday weekend, despite a sluggish economy and higher gas prices.

Sumter teen missing for a month is found dead

SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — Investigators say the remains of an 18-year-old man last seen leaving a library in Sumter have been found on the side of a highway.

Cutting costs when gas prices go higher

Costs for fueling up continue to go up, and that's not helping your wallet. Crysty Vaughan shares some ideas with you on how you can help balance your budget in this edition of the Consumer Minute.

SC legislator to go to court in tax evasion case

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A suspended South Carolina legislator who faces no opposition for re-election is heading to trial on tax evasion charges.

Midlands communities holding water festival

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — While school may have started across much of South Carolina, there still time to have some summer fun.

State Farmers Market holding boiled peanut party

WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — People can go nuts all day long for South Carolina's official state snack.

Water Festival Makes a Big Splash

The summer may be close to ending, but that doesn't mean you have to give up fun in the sun. Dozens came out to do just during the annual water festival.