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Graham to talk about National Guard's new role

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham is joining South Carolina's Adjutant General to discuss a major change in the U.S. military.

US Rep Wilson to open new office in Aiken

AIKEN, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson is heading to Aiken to open up a new district office and talk about his agenda for 2012.

Environmentalists complain about SC work on I-73

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — An environmental group is complaining South Carolina's work on a road project for Interstate 73 is illegal.

Tolls rise on Southern Connector near Greenville

GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Tolls have increased on the Southern Connector highway south of Greenville.

Pedestrian killed walking on US 278 in Hilton Head

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a man walking down U.S. Highway 278 on Hilton Head Island has been struck and killed by an SUV.

3 charged with kidnapping in December killing

LINCOLNVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Three people have been charged with kidnapping a man who was found dead near railroad tracks in Lincolnville last month.

Man shot to death by robbers in his Florence home

FLORENCE, S.C. (AP) — Police say a man has been shot and killed after a home invasion in Florence.

Shattered window leads to nervous time for trooper

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina trooper got quite a scare after a window in his cruiser shattered during a New Year's Day traffic stop.

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

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Freshman Ashton Moore scored a career-high 30 points as The Citadel defeated Virginia Wise 91-74 on Monday night, snapping an eight-game losing streak. The Bulldogs (3-10) had not won a game since defeating Florida Christian College 97-44 on Nov. 21.

Gamecock Fans React to Victory

Hundreds of Gamecocks fans who were unable to go to Orlando for the Capitol One Bowl game, instead supported the home team in spirit

Shattered Window Leads to Nervous Time for Trooper

A South Carolina trooper got quite a scare after a window in his cruiser shattered during a New Year's Day traffic stop.

Police: SC man carried loaded weapons in NY subway

NEW YORK (AP) — A South Carolina man who entered the New York City subway system with two loaded weapons has been arrested.

SC roadway fatalities up for first time since 2007

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The number of people killed on South Carolina's roadways has gone up for the first time since 2007, due in part to marked increases in motorcycle and pedestrian deaths.

1 dead, 2 wounded in Hampton County bar shooting

ESTILL, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say they have identified a suspect in a shooting that left a man dead at a Hampton County bar.

Man charged with DUI in wreck that kills girl

LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a 6-year-old girl on her way to church has been killed in a wreck involving an impaired driver.

Man Shot to Death by Robbers in his SC Home

FLORENCE, S.C. (AP) _ Police say a man has been shot and killed after a home invasion in Florence. Investigators said three men banged on the back door of the home around 8:30 p.m. Sunday, and were let in by the victim's daughter.