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USC opens new medical school campus in Greenville

GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — The University of South Carolina is opening a new medical school campus in Greenville with a charter class of 53 students.

DOT asks Charleston residents about I-526

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The state Department of Transportation is asking Charleston County residents whether they favor completing Interstate 526 through Charleston's western suburbs.

Hilton Head Island homeowner told to banish bees

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — There's a buzz about bees on Hilton Head Island where a homeowner has been told to remove the bee hive he has in his yard for five years.

Police: Man found dead in SC road was rape suspect

RICHBURG, S.C. (AP) — Police say a Lancaster man found shot to death on a Chester County road was suspected of raping a teenage girl.

Damaged SC port cranes could take months to repair

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (AP) — Port officials say it could be months before damaged cranes at a South Carolina port are back in service.

Police: Missing boy's blood found in mom's trunk

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Police say bloodstains found in the trunk of a Columbia mother's car belong to her missing son.

DHEC confirms 4 human cases of West Nile in SC

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Four people have contracted the West Nile virus in South Carolina.

Fire destroys home, sends two people to hospital

Columbia Fire officials are trying to determine what caused a single alarm fire Tuesday morning at a home near Fort Jackson.

Ex-councilman pleads guilty in SC Ponzi case

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A former Anderson County councilman has pleaded guilty to mail fraud charges in connection with a multi-million dollar Ponzi scheme.

Former Anderson County deputy facing drug charge

ANDERSON, S.C. (AP) — A former Anderson County sheriff's deputy is facing charges including drug distribution.

Savannah River opening exhibit of site's artifacts

AIKEN, S.C. (AP) — The company that manages the Savannah River Site is holding a ceremony to celebrate the opening of an exhibit preserving the facility's artifacts.

Haley to campaign for Mitt Romney in Michigan

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley is spending the day in Michigan at campaign-related events for Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney.

Panel meets to discuss SC constitutional amendment

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A panel is meeting to determine if voters need a detailed explanation for a ballot question about whether South Carolina's governor and lieutenant governor should run on the same ticket.

USC holds business breakfast on social media

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The University of South Carolina is hosting another in its series of business breakfasts with a session on helping managers deal with social media.

James Island voters go to the polls - again

JAMES ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — Voters in the town of James Island are going to the polls again, and this time the new members of council will be able to keep their seats.