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Charleston chooses 1st woman as fire chief

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The deputy chief in an Oregon city is the first woman to be named fire chief in Charleston.

Former SC pastor agrees to pay to end litigation

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A former Charleston pastor accused of running a Ponzi scheme has agreed to pay nearly $3.5 million to end the litigation, but it's not clear he has the money for the payment.

Horry County judge OKs motorcycle burnouts

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — A Horry County judge says the motorcycle burnouts can continue at the Myrtle Beach spring bike rally.

Horry County wildlife causes evacuations

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Firefighters plan to stay on the scene of a wildfire in Horry County that's caused the evacuation of about 50 homes.

Coroner: Inmate dies at jail in Gaffney

GAFFNEY, S.C. (AP) — The coroner is investigating the death of an inmate who died while being held at the Cherokee County Detention Center in Gaffney.

Mother's Day Extra Special for 'Only' Children

Mother's Day is extra special for one Midlands family, as the ladies celebrate being an only child and the unique bond they all share.

Columbia police chief slated to visit Israel

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Columbia's top cop is hoping he can pick up some security tips during a trip to Israel.

Weekend events commemorate life of Robert Smalls

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Descendants are planning a weekend celebration of the life of Robert Smalls, the slave who 150 years ago commandeered a Confederate vessel and turned it over to the federal Navy.

ICE sweep in GA, NC and SC nets 80 arrests

ATLANTA (AP) — Federal immigration officials have arrested 80 immigrants with criminal convictions in a three-day targeted operation in Georgia and the Carolinas.

2 convicted felons killed in Lancaster shootout

LANCASTER, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say two convicted felons who were banned from owning guns shot each other to death during a robbery attempt in Lancaster County.

Database of York County job applicants hacked

YORK, S.C. (AP) — The personal data of thousands of people who applied for jobs with York County may have been stolen.

Democratic convention CEO to address SC Democrats

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The chairman of the Democratic National Convention is speaking to the party faithful in South Carolina.

Almost 200 graduating at Charleston School of Law

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Almost 200 graduates are receiving their degrees at commencement exercises at the Charleston School of Law.

Rainey Appealing Haley Case to House

A Republican activist has asked the full House to reconsider ethics charges against South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley.

Hundreds of items out after SC library amnesty

BEAUFORT, S.C. (AP) — Patrons of the Beaufort County Library turned in more than 1,700 overdue books, DVDs and other items last month when the library was offering amnesty on paying fines.