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Chase Suspect

CAMDEN, S.C. (AP) _ Kershaw County Sheriff Jim Matthews says a rape suspect led deputies on a chase, firing his shotgun at officers before crashing his vehicle.

SC forum told nation should welcome immigrants

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Business leaders at a forum in North Charleston have been told the nation's immigration laws need to be more welcoming so human capital from abroad can help America get its economy moving and recover from the Great Recession.

AP Exclusive: Grandmother hopes SC boy found alive

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The grandmother of a South Carolina toddler missing for more than a month says she's holding out hope the boy will be found alive.

SC Democrats 'welcome' Romney, GOP primary contest

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's top Democrats say jobs are the biggest issue for South Carolina voters and White House GOP front-runner Mitt Romney has it wrong.

SC schools chief grilled for not seeking increase

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Education Superintendent Mick Zais is being criticized by House Democrats for not seeking more money for teacher pay.

Ron Paul brings anti-war theme to military-rich SC

WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — GOP presidential candidate Ron Paul is touting his anti-war message in South Carolina, a state with a strong military presence.

DMV leader: Records show 900 dead may have voted

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The director of South Carolina's Department of Motor Vehicles has told the State Law Enforcement Division that more than 900 people who were recorded as having voted were actually dead.

Zinah Jennings in court, family holds out hope for Amir's safe return.

As the search for missing 18 month old, Amir Jennings continues, this child's mother, Zinah Jennings appeared in court Wednesday.

Suspected Arson has Five Points Businesses on Edge

It's anything but business as usual for some shops in Five Points who say they're still on edge following a suspected arson of the Salty Nut Cafe'.

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$10,000 reward offered in case of missing SC boy

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A $10,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the return of a Columbia toddler missing for more than a month.

SC unemployed would need to accept less pay

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — People drawing unemployment benefits in South Carolina would have to accept job offers that pay incrementally less than their previous wages under a policy change that could take effect later this week.

SC House kills bill creating Interstate 95 council

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina legislators have upheld Gov. Nikki Haley's veto of a bill creating a regional council with the mission of improving economic and education opportunities along rural Interstate 95.

Pet's microchip help police return missing SC girl

AIKEN, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a microchip implanted in the family dog helped Aiken officers reunite a missing 3-year-old girl with her family.

Federal judge puts SC immigration lawsuit on hold

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A federal judge in South Carolina has halted a lawsuit over the state's tough new immigration law pending the outcome of a U.S. Supreme Court decision on a similar challenge in Arizona.

Greenville woman gets 3 years for stealing $800K

GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — A 53-year-old woman who admitted she stole more than $800,000 from a small tool and die business in Greenville has been ordered to spend more than three years in prison.

SC Woman Gets 3 Years for Stealing $800K

GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ A 53-year-old woman who admitted she stole more than $800,000 from a small tool and die business in Greenville has been ordered to spend more than three years in prison.

Lawmakers Back in Session, Voter ID Lawsuit Pending

Even before the sound of the bell, signaling the start of the 2012 General Assembly, Gov. Nikki Haley pushes forward to challenge the federal government's ruling that blocks a proposed voter ID law in South Carolina.