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Lake Marion Water Agency anniversary marked

CAMERON, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn, state and federal officials are getting together to mark the 15th anniversary of the Lake Marion Water Agency.

Mother's Day Gifts

In just a few days millions will begin the mad dash to area retailers as they try to find the perfect gift for mom. What's hot, and how much people say they're spending this year may surprise you.

SC House Approves New Version of Restructuring

The South Carolina House has approved a new version of a bill overhauling the agency that handles much of state government bureaucracy and financial management.

SC court nixes request from ex-James Brown manager

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — James Brown's former manager has lost an appeal challenging a court's order that he pay legal bills for an attorney representing some of the late soul singer's children.

4 arrested in Marion County shooting death

MARION, S.C. (AP) — Marion County sheriff's deputies have arrested four people in a shooting death last month.

SC charter school bill heading to governor

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Education Superintendent Mick Zais is celebrating the passage of a bill to strengthen and expand charter schools statewide.

Clarification: Pregnant Woman Killed story

CHESTER, S.C. (AP) — In a May 1 story about the stabbing of a pregnant woman and the death of her fetus, The Associated Press reported that South Carolina law allows a murder charge when a viable fetus is killed during a crime. State law allows the murder charge when a fetus is killed in any stage of development.

Father charged in death of SC son mauled by dog

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The father of a 2-month-old South Carolina infant who was dismembered and killed by the family dog has been charged with illegal neglect of a child.

SC House Ethics panel clears Haley of charges

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley has been cleared of charges she violated ethics laws while a member of the South Carolina House.

Become an organ donor on Facebook.

This week, Facebook announced a partnership with Donate Life America in order to get more people across the United States, registered as organ donors.

Fallen Officers in the State Remembered

Law enforcement officers across South Carolina gathered to honor and remember those officers who have died in the line of duty and also those officers that were still active and retired in 2011.

Gov. Haley Cleared of Ethics Charges

Gov. Nikki Haley has been cleared of charges she violated ethics laws while a member of the South Carolina House.

Midlands 10 Most Fascinating People: Ray & Karen Tanner

It's day three of our series, The Midlands 10 Most Fascinating People.

Behind the Scenes Extra Footage: Ray Tanner

It's day three of our series, The Midlands 10 Most Fascinating People. Behind the Scenes footage of Ray & Karen Tanner with their one on one with Alicia Barnes.

Dog Kills Infant, Father Charged

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ The father of a 2-month-old South Carolina infant who was dismembered and killed by the family dog has been charged with illegal neglect of a child.

SC panel recommends no more beach groins

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A state committee recommends that South Carolina reject requests for more beach groins, walls of rock or wood that are used to trap sand along a beach.