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Annual firefighter challenge this week on SC coast
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Hundreds of firefighters from around the world are competing against each other in Myrtle Beach this week.
Crèche festival opens at monastery near SC coast
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. (AP) — The Christmas season is getting under way at Mepkin Abbey near Moncks Corner.
SC heritage tourism, economics conference topic
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Rural economic development and developing historical attractions are being discussed this week in Clemson during a meeting sponsored by the South Carolina National Heritage Corridor.
Limestone instructor fired in child porn case
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — An instructor at Limestone College has been arrested and charged with engaging in sex acts with a young boy while video chatting with another man over the Internet.
Report: Haley seldom uses state-issued cell phone
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A review shows that Gov. Nikki Haley uses her state -issued cell phone an average of only one call per day.
SRS advisory group holding meeting in Aiken
AIKEN, S.C. (AP) — A group that keeps track of happenings at a former nuclear weapons plant in South Carolina is meeting to talk about the site's management and future.
USC, Clemson compete in 27th annual blood drive
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The University of South Carolina and Clemson are kicking off their 27th annual blood drive this week.
Laurens coroner holding memorial service for poor
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Laurens County authorities are holding a memorial service at a site they say may be a burial ground for hundreds of people.
5K race honors fallen Columbia firefighter
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Authorities in the Columbia area are teaming up for a 5K race to remember a fallen firefighter.
State museum hosts exhibit on bodies, health woes
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's State Museum is hosting a special exhibit showing preserved human bodies to inspire people to keep themselves healthy.
Authorities: Clemson student dies off campus
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a 19-year-old Clemson University student has been pronounced dead shortly after his roommate found him unresponsive in their off-campus apartment.
USC and Clemson Move Up in Polls
The University of South Carolina ranks 14th in both the AP and USA Today Coaches poll released after this weeks win against Florida. The Clemson Tigers rank 7th in the AP and 8th in the Coaches poll.
Senator Lindsey Graham: Supports Military Action as Last Resort against Iran
Sen. Lindsay Graham is siding with a Republican presidential candidate who's calling for military action if all else fails to stop Iran from developing a nuclear weapon.
Citadel issues statement about ReVille allegation
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Citadel leaders say they regret not going to the police when they first learned of accusations that a youth camp counselor had watched pornography with two boys and performed a sex act in front of them.
SC State Museum displaying art by blind students
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Clay face jugs made by blind students are on display at the South Carolina State Museum.
BlueCross of SC to hire 500 people
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina wants to hire 500 people, most of them for work in the Columbia area.
Perry's flub lets Paul grab the spotlight
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — Ron Paul says he didn't mean to embarrass fellow Texan Rick Perry when Perry forgot, during a debate, one of the three federal agencies he wants to abolish.
Conway farm celebrating fall the old-fashioned way
CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — A farm near Conway is offering South Carolinians a chance to learn about old-fashioned living.
2 SC men charged with armored car robbery in NC
CANTON, N.C. (AP) — A second South Carolina man has been arrested and charged with the robbery of two armored car guards in North Carolina.
