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Women In Politics

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A group that works to get more women elected in South Carolina has launched an online course about how to run a campaign.

SC man suspected in shooting dies in wreck

IVA, S.C. (AP) — Anderson County authorities say a man has died when he crashed his car after he was suspected of shooting and wounding a woman.

Spurrier remembers Paterno as good person, coach

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — University of South Carolina football coach Steve Spurrier says he'll remember Joe Paterno as a great person and coach, despite the "sad" end to the Penn State legend's career.

Trial to start in beating deaths of SC couple

ANDERSON, S.C. (AP) — Jury selection is scheduled to begin in the trial of a man charged with murdering a couple from Taylors during a robbery in Anderson County.

SC Dems to demolish sand sculpture of candidates

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — The presidential primary is over, and some South Carolina Democrats are ready to go pound sand.

Bald eagle released in SC after rehabilitation

FORT MILL, S.C. (AP) — A bald eagle injured during a fight with another bird has taken to the skies once again, thanks to some dedicated humans.

Incarcerated SC youths complete Habitat home

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — It's now time for a Habitat for Humanity home constructed by incarcerated South Carolina youths to be put to good use.

SC police release new details in 2011 slayings

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Columbia police are releasing new details in a 2011 double homicide that investigators at the time called one of the most brutal cases they had ever seen.

Men charged with cigarette scam in SC and NC

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Eleven men have been charged with running a multimillion-dollar cigarette trafficking and money laundering operation in North and South Carolina.

Man charged with botched SC Waffle House robbery

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — Spartanburg County sheriff's deputies have charged a man with robbery in a botched holdup at a local Waffle House that left another suspect dead.

SC authorities fear synthetic drugs could return

GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Authorities in South Carolina are worried that synthetic narcotics sold over the counter could make a comeback in the state, despite a recent ban.

Extraordinary Gingrich comeback also vindication

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — To say Newt Gingrich capped an extraordinary comeback with a South Carolina victory doesn't quite capture what happened.

Patriots Point closing to dock WWII destroyer

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Patriots Point is closing for a week to dock the repaired World War II destroyer Laffey next to the Yorktown.

SC mayor pulled over, then pulls trooper over

NORWAY, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina State Law Enforcement Division is investigating the mayor of Norway's claim that he was legally empowered to pull over a state trooper after the trooper had pulled him over for speeding.

Spurrier Remembers Joe Paterno

Former Penn State head coach Joe Paterno passed away this morning from lung cancer at the age of 85. South Carolina head coach Steve Spurrier released a statement hours after Paterno's death to remember one of the games greatest.