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SC woman pleads guilty to Christmas Eve death

GREENWOOD, S.C. (AP) — A 39-year-old woman has been sentenced to 25 years in prison after admitting she stabbed a woman found dead on Christmas Eve.

Dog bites 10-year-old SC girl in face

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a dog has bitten a 10-year-old Hilton Head Island girl in the face.

Pickens County schools last to start in SC

PICKENS, S.C. (AP) — Students in Pickens County are starting the school year later than any other district in South Carolina.

1969 case of slain sailor reopened

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A Charleston investigator is reopening the investigation into the 1969 death of a 25-year-old sailor.

Tornado Watch cancelled for the Midlands

The Tornado Watch that was issued for the Midlands has been cancelled after forecasters determined there was no longer a threat of tornadoes in the area.

Columbia raises $398K for MDA during telethon

We here at ABC Columbia want to say a big thank you to those of you who donated to our annual MDA Labor Day telethon.

GOP candidates in SC vow to carry tea-party banner

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Pledging fidelity to the Constitution and vowing to carry the tea party's banner to Washington, the Republicans chasing the GOP's presidential nomination are pitching themselves as the strongest candidate to roll back four years of President Barack Obama's tenure.

Rep. Mulvaney endorses Perry for president

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Mick Mulvaney of South Carolina is backing Texas Gov. Rick Perry's presidential bid and will advise the Republican on economic issues.

Bachmann campaign chief, deputy depart WH bid

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The campaign chief and deputy campaign manager for Republican presidential contender Michele Bachmann are leaving in a campaign shake-up.

Going into Labor on Labor Day

While Labor Day is a day to rest and relax from work, some women aren't exactly relaxing, instead they are bringing new life into the world.

Hilton Head simplifies permitting process

HILTON HEAD, S.C. (AP) — The town of Hilton Head is streamlining its process for getting permits for commercial development in an effort that some hope will spur investment.

Perry pulls out of event due to wildires back home

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Texas Gov. Rick Perry is heading home from South Carolina to monitor wildfires that are raging in his state.

Leading GOP candidates attending SC forum

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The leading Republican presidential candidates are visiting South Carolina this Labor Day to attend a forum in Columbia hosted by U.S. senator and tea party favorite Jim DeMint.

SC man dies in waterfall accident in NC

ROSMAN, N.C. (AP) — A South Carolina man has died after falling 80 feet to his death at a remote Transylvania County waterfall known as Sky Falls near the state line.

Haley's trip to Paris cost $127,000 so far

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The bills from Gov. Nikki Haley's weeklong trip to Europe in June total more than $127,000 and are still coming in. But the governor returned home with two agreements with foreign employers that are in the works, not done deals as Haley has said.