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Man gets 20 years for Anderson beating death

ANDERSON, S.C. (AP) — A man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for beating another man to death with a baseball bat in Anderson.

City of Beaufort purchases industrial park

BEAUFORT, S.C. (AP) — The City of Beaufort has agreed to spend nearly $2 million for an industrial park that earlier went into foreclosure.

SC district reminds teachers about film policy

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Charleston County students can see a clip of "The Lion King" in class but can't watch all of Simba's adventures.

SC lawmaker calls hearing on SC State

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — A state lawmaker is planning a public hearing to talk about issues at South Carolina State University.

1-On-1 With Frank Martin

New USC Head Basketball Coach Frank Martin sat down for 1-on-1 interviews with the local Columbia media Wednesday afternoon. Here's part of his interview with ABC Columbia Sports Director Tim Hill.

National Hug an Anchor Day!

Nothing works out like giving an anchor a hug! We want to get some love... this is what we got...

Drunken driving simulated for Lowcountry students

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Students in the South Carolina Lowcountry have a chance to safely experience the effects of drunken driving.

Charleston County deputy shoots motorist

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A Charleston County deputy shot and wounded a motorist authorities say was trying to flee a traffic stop.

Ex-York County councilman begins federal sentence

ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) — A former York County councilman has begun serving an 18-month sentence for lying on a mortgage application.

SC State Museum Opens New Exhibit on Civil Rights

This weekend The South Carolina State Museum opened a new Civil Rights exhibit: Courage.

Haley describes book as inspirational memoir

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley says she wrote her book "Can't Is Not An Option" as a way to encourage more people, especially women, to seek office.

Former SC first lady fined $150 for escaped dog

SULLIVANS ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — Former South Carolina first lady Jenny Sanford got her day in court and will pay only a $150 fine for her dog escaping her beachfront home on Sullivans Island.

Titanic artifacts coming to SC State Museum

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — It's been a century since the Titanic sank, and now some of the ship's artifacts are on display in South Carolina.

Autism researcher seeks students for therapy work

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A University of South Carolina psychology professor who studies autism is trying to raise awareness about the disorder.

Marine jets training over Beaufort, Hilton Head

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION BEAUFORT, S.C. (AP) — Marine Corps jets from Air Station Beaufort are training over the area during the next two weeks.

City of Columbia Election Results

The polls closed in the Capital City at 7pm Tuesday.

Hungry Ticks On the Prowl

The Forrestry Commission is warning people to be on the look out for ticks. The bloodsucking insects that carry bacterial diseases are hungrier this year because of a mild winter and spring.