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Lott Receives National Award for DARE Work

Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott has received a national honor for his work in a program that helps children stay away from drugs.

Army Private from SC Killed in Afghanistan

Military officials say an Army private from South Carolina has been killed in Afghanistan.

SC's Ripley's Aquarium honors 15 millionth visitor

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — The sharks, stingrays and fish at Ripley's Aquarium in Myrtle Beach have welcomed their 15 millionth visitor.

Spartanburg sign honoring fallen deputy vandalized

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — Investigators say someone glued the name of a suspect killed by a Spartanburg County sheriff's deputy over the highway sign honoring the fallen officer.

Mom charged after boy dies in Greenville pool

GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — The mother of the 3-year-old boy who drowned after falling into a swimming pool in Greenville County has been charged with homicide by neglect.

Gun-toting 89-year-old SC widow scares burglars

BLENHEIM, S.C. (AP) — An 89-year-old South Carolina widow surprised and chased off two burglars who broke into her home by using a fully-loaded .38 caliber pistol she pulled from under her mattress.

Job Seekers Find Ways to Rebuild Resumes

It's A tough Job Market and individuals who have been out of work are finding new ways to market themselves in a competitive field.

Mom Charged after SC Toddler Drowns in Pool

GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ The mother of the 3-year-old boy who drowned after falling into a swimming pool in Greenville County has been charged with homicide by neglect. Thirty-six-year-old Marian Brownfield Stringer of Greenville was charged Wednesday in the death of 3-year-old Chance Stringer.

Officials say Myrtle Beach penny tax working

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Tourism officials say a penny sales tax to promote tourism in Myrtle Beach continues to pay benefits.

SC ranks 43rd national in kids' ability to succeed

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — An annual report has ranked South Carolina better than only seven other states in terms of the overall wellbeing of its children.

Richland Co. Man Killed in Stabbing

Richland County deputies are investigating after they say someone was stabbed to death.

Suspect Arrested in Jimmy John's Break-In

Columbia police have one suspect in custody in a recent sandwich shop burglary.

SC 9th in nation in number of AIDS cases

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Health officials say poverty and a lack of access to health care are among the reasons South Carolina is near the top of the list of AIDS cases nationally.

Leader of Spartanburg nonprofit accused of theft

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — The former director of a nonprofit organization in Spartanburg has been accused of taking more than $40,000 for her own use.

SC 9th in AIDS Cases

Health officials say poverty and a lack of access to health care are among the reasons South Carolina is near the top of the list of AIDS cases nationally.