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2 arrested in dog thefts from Columbia shelter

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Police say they have arrested two teenagers suspected of stealing pit bulldogs from a Columbia animal shelter.

Man gets 40 years for Fatal Upstate Shooting

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) _ A judge has sentenced an Inman man to 40 years in prison in a shooting that killed one man and wounded a woman. Prosecutors said 23-year-old Charvus Nesbitt submitted an Alford plea Monday to murder, attempted murder and other charges, which is a plea where he does not admit guilt but concedes there is enough evidence for a conviction.

Education Goals

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A panel of state leaders says South Carolina's education system needs dramatic improvement to successfully compete economically.

Prayer vigil planned for Amir Jennings

A prayer vigil for Amir and Zinah Jennings will take place Thurdsay at Frances Burns Methodist Church on Farrow Road.

Students collect signatures favoring SC casino

BEAUFORT, S.C. (AP) — A group of college students in the Lowcountry is collecting petition signatures supporting plans for a casino and resort near Hardeeville.

Officials nearing cleanup of tires on St. Helena

BEAUFORT, S.C. (AP) — Officials hope to complete the cleanup of about 80 tons of abandoned tires on St. Helena Island this week.

Swansea Man Shot, Killed Sunday Morning

Lexington County deputies are looking for whoever shot and killed a man early Sunday morning.

Arrests Made in Animal Shelter Dog Thefts

Columbia Police Chief Randy Scott says a 17-year-old has been charged in the case and a juvenile has charges pending. Investigators are looking for another juvenile and a 25-year-old in connection with the case.

Black History Month: 'Red Tails' Impact

As the box office hit move, 'Red Tails' highlights the achievements of African American fighter pilots, a Midlands pilot reflects on the soldiers' history, his heritage and future leaders' hope.

White House environmental adviser visiting SC

BLYTHEWOOD, S.C. (AP) — President Barack Obama's chief environmental adviser is coming to South Carolina to tour businesses that match up with the president's goals for energy efficiency.

Horry County wildfire contained

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Firefighters say they have contained a fire in Horry County that burned 15 acres.

Search suspended for missing Mount Pleasant woman

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (AP) — The search has been suspended for a missing Mount Pleasant woman whose burned vehicle was found on a secluded dirt road last week.

2nd suspect charged in Horry shooting death

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Horry County police are looking for a second suspect in the shooting death of a man last week.

Andrews man accused of timber theft

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The state Forestry Commission has charged an Andrews man with failing to pay a landowner for wood cut on some Berkeley County property.

Called threat leads to lockdown at Benedict

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Officials put Benedict College in Columbia on lockdown after someone called the school switchboard and threatened a massacre.

SC, NC almost finished with work on new border

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Officials in North Carolina and South Carolina will know later this year where the two states separate as they finish 18 years of work to re-establish the boundary.

SC's ex-top cop among those defending video gaming

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The man once tasked with hunting down illegal gaming machines in South Carolina is now among those defending the use of new devices whose legality is yet to be determined.

Fiance of missing Mount Pleasant woman found dead

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (AP) — The fiance of a missing Mount Pleasant woman has been found dead, although police say the investigation is active and they're not certain the death and the disappearance are linked.