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Moody's restores SC's AAA credit outlook to stable

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Moody's Investors Service has restored South Carolina's stable outlook on its top-notch AAA credit rating.

Denmark woman charged with stealing veteran's cash

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Denmark woman has been charged with using money she was managing for a veteran to buy things for herself, including a luxury vehicle.

Mother's body found near car, baby strapped inside

ANDERSON, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say they have arrested a teen and charged him in the death of a 42-year-old woman whose body was found near a car in Anderson with her 7-month-old son still strapped in his car seat.

Small earthquake reported near Charleston

SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Scientists report a small earthquake has shaken areas near Charleston

SC man gets 30 years for killing grandmother

RIDGELAND, S.C. (AP) — A 33-year-old man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison in the stabbing death of his child's grandmother.

Small Earthquake Reported near Charleston

Scientists report a small earthquake has shaken areas near Charleston

Suspects in 5Pts. Beating Released

A court hearing Wednesday is bittersweet for the family of beating victim, Carter Strange, as some of those accused of his assault go home.

NRC: Oconee backup system wouldn't have worked

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Federal safety regulators say a backup safety system at a South Carolina nuclear plant wouldn't have worked if they'd been needed.

USC forecast: Economy still fragile, but more jobs

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina economists say the state's economy is going to remain fragile through the coming year but employment is expected to inch upward 2 percent.

York County teacher surrenders on assault charge

LAKE WYLIE, S.C. (AP) — A York County middle school teacher has turned himself in to authorities to face assault and battery charges after he was accused of spanking three students.

Labor deal with Boeing mutes NLRB challenge talk

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley stirred a national political debate on the powers of the National Labor Relations Board when it threatened Boeing Co. jobs in North Charleston.

Greenwood County woman charged with child neglect

GREENWOOD, S.C. (AP) — A Greenwood County woman has been charged with neglect after school officials noticed bruises on her sons' legs.

Man accused of peeping in Clemson women's dorm

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — A 23-year-old man has been charged with peeping on students at a women's dorm at Clemson University.

Charleston County thinks again about I-526 plan

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Charleston County Council is again thinking about finishing an expressway around Charleston.

SC Sen. told information would cost nearly $500K

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina senator has been told the information he requested from the state education department would cost nearly $500,000 to compile and copy.

Hilton Head mayor asked to improve cell service

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — A committee looking at ways to improve gaps in cell phone service on Hilton Head says the ball is in the mayor's court.