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SC students' exercise converts to electricity

GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Students at two South Carolina colleges can reduce their campus' carbon footprints as they sweat off those extra holiday calories.

Governor's Carolighting Cancelled

Due to the threat of inclement weather, the annual event has been called off. However, Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin and Governor Nikki R. Haley will hold a brief tree lighting ceremony at 6:00 p.m. on the north steps of the State House.

Gingrich Wins New Hampshire Backing: Set to Visit SC

Newt Gingrich will make campaign stops in South Carolina this week. This as he receives major backing from New Hampshire's largest newspaper.

Feds studying whether to protect SC species

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is studying 46 types of plants and animals in South Carolina to determine whether they should be given special protection under the Endangered Species Act.

SC mayor's email account hacked by scammers

FOLLY BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Folly Beach Mayor Tim Goodwin wants to make one thing clear: whatever you may have heard over email, he's not in London and he doesn't need $1,400.

Lee Brothers showing off soup skills at tailgate

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Two celebrity chefs and best-selling cookbook authors from South Carolina are joining the state Department of Agriculture for a special tailgate before the annual gridiron showdown between the University of South Carolina and Clemson University.

Columbia police investigating death at gas station

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Columbia police are investigating the death of a man whose body was found in a car parked at a gas station.

USC to train social workers on military issues

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The University of South Carolina's College of Social Work is starting a new program to train social workers to assist the military, veterans and their families.

Gamecocks Beat Clemson for Third Straight Year

South Carolina quarterback Connor Shaw played like a beast against Clemson. And he's got the T-shirt to prove it. The "Beast Mode" shirt Shaw wore after the game was a reward for leading the 14th-ranked Gamecocks to a 34-13 win against No. 18 Clemson on Saturday night.

Here is the latest South Carolina sports news from The Associated Press

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Clemson and South Carolina are each ready to make history in their season-ending rivalry game. For all the injuries, surprises, milestones and disappointments, the Number 18 Tigers and Number 14 Gamecocks have the chance for 10 victories — something both programs have sought for decades.

Woman wounded in SC Black Friday robbery attempt

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — A 55-year-old woman has been shot and wounded during a robbery attempt while she was shopping on Black Friday at a Myrtle Beach store.

Miniature train museum planned in Greenville

GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Organizers say a miniature train museum will open in Greenville late next year.

SC electric cooperatives support WWII honor flight

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — More than 100 aging World War II veterans are flying to Washington, D.C., to see the monument dedicated to their service through a gift from South Carolina's electric cooperatives.

Black Friday robbery probed on Hilton Head Island

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say two Black Friday shoppers were robbed at gunpoint in the parking lot of a Hilton Head Island shopping center.

More than 1,000 illegal immigrants in SC deported

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Reports from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement show more than 1,000 illegal immigrants with criminal records have been deported from South Carolina.