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Clemson researcher takes aim at stomach bugs

GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Stomach bugs that sicken large numbers of children and adults all at once are a regular feature of school life, but help may be on the way.

Needy SC National Guard families get holiday help

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Some South Carolina volunteers and business owners are letting needy National Guard members and their families know they aren't forgotten at Christmas time.

Occupy protesters leave Haley a tent for Christmas

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Occupy Columbia protesters have removed their tents and camping gear from the Statehouse, but not before leaving a tent as a Christmas present for South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, who fought for more than a month to kick them off the capitol grounds.

Haley has great days and bad days in SC in 2011

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — These are some great days in South Carolina, if the people who answer the phone at state agencies are to be believed. But was 2011 a great year in the Palmetto State?

Surprise! SCarolina, Clemson take championships

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The best surprises are usually the ones you don't see coming. And few would've imagined when the year began the stunning accomplishments that filled South Carolina's sports fields, arenas and stadiums throughout 2011.

Cops: Man IDs Rock Hill burglar, who apologizes

ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a Rock Hill man broke into an apartment and tried to rob people inside at gunpoint, then took off his mask and apologized after someone recognized him.

Air India to get 1st SC-made Boeing 787

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Air India is becoming the first customer for the Boeing 787 jetliners being assembled at a plant in North Charleston.

SC library displays politicians' holiday cards

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Holiday cards on display at the University of South Carolina's Hollings library in Columbia show a kinder, gentler side of politicians.

Angel Poll

Angels play a major role in the Christmas story, but a new Associated Press-GfK poll shows they are a year-round presence for most, with 77 percent of adults saying they believe in their existence.

Last Minute Shoppers

Last minute shoppers race against the clock to get all of their Christmas shopping done.

Christmas Sunday Church Plans

The last time Christmas fell on a Sunday was in 2005. As this weekend approaches, some Midlands churches scramble to alter their plans, as they attempt to decide which day, Saturday or Sunday, is more appropriate.

Spartanburg, Greenville have lowest gas prices

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Greenville and Spartanburg have the lowest gasoline prices in South Carolina for the Christmas holiday.

SC treasurer votes against Borden's $80K payout

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis says he has voted against giving the departing chief investment officer of the state's pension fund an $80,000 payout.

Three young people arrested in Myrtle Beach death

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Myrtle Beach police have arrested three youths in connection with the shooting death of a man found on a city sidewalk earlier this week.

Occupy Protesters Give Governor 'Gift'

A day after a federal judge rules that Occupy Columbia protesters must no longer camp out on the State house grounds with tents and other sleeping materials, they present Gov. Nikki Haley with an early Christmas gift...a tent.

Justice Dept. Rejects Voter ID

The U.S. Department of Justice has rejected South Carolina's voter ID law, saying the new policy doesn't do enough to ensure that minority voters aren't discriminated against.