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South Carolina woman honored at White House

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A Mount Pleasant woman is being honored as one of the nation's Champions of Change.

More than 500 attending SC education summit

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — More than 500 educators, business leaders and legislators from across South Carolina are gathering in Columbia to discuss how schools can compete globally.

USC debate focuses on Israeli-Palestinian conflict

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict is being debated at the University of South Carolina.

Huntsman Making Campaign Swing through SC

Former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman is starting a three-day campaign swing through South Carolina.

SC Teacher Accused of Having Sex With Student

DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) _ A 36-year-old Chesterfield County teacher is accused of having sex with a former middle school student. The Darlington County Detention Center says deputies arrested Carole Ann Hope on charges of criminal sexual conduct with a minor and lewd act on a minor.

Virginia Family Slain

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (AP) _ A hearing for a man charged in the stabbing deaths of his wife and three stepchildren in Newport News has been continued until January 4th. John Moses Ragin's status hearing had been set for Wednesday in Newport News Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court. The 36-year-old Ragin is being held without bond.

Officials to Spray for Mosquitoes

City of Columbia, Richland County and State DHEC officials launch an aggressive exterminating plan after confirmed cases of West Nile virus show up in mosquitoes in Columbia.

Tapp's Center for the Arts Opens

The Tapp's Center for the Arts held it's ribbon cutting ceremony on Main Street, Tuesday.

Greenville Deputy Followed Procedures in Crash

GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ The Greenville County sheriff's office says a deputy was following proper procedures when he pursued a suspicious vehicle that wrecked, killing the driver. A deputy was pursuing a vehicle thought to contain a man who had been the object of a massive manhunt that prompted the lockdown of 10 schools on Oct. 28.

SC panel to examine traffic cameras never met

BEAUFORT, S.C. (AP) — A state commission examining the use of traffic cameras in South Carolina was supposed to have issued its report this week but has not done so because the panel never met.

Predominantly black SC beach town gets new mayor

ATLANTIC BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Atlantic Beach has a new mayor.

Greenville deputy followed procedures in crash

GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — The Greenville County sheriff's office says a deputy was following proper procedures when he pursued a suspicious vehicle that wrecked, killing the driver.

US Rep Duncan defends comments on immigrants

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Jeff Duncan is defending his remarks comparing the country's illegal immigration issues to a house without a door that allows "any kind of vagrant or animal" to come in.

2nd child dies from injuries in Lexington wreck

LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — A second child has died from injuries in a wreck in Lexington last week.

Study shows cruises boost Charleston hotel revenue

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A new study shows hundreds of additional hotel rooms are sold and tens of thousands of dollars in additional lodging revenue is generated every time a cruise ship arrives in or leaves from Charleston.

Bachmann adds political consultant to SC team

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann has added an adviser to her South Carolina presidential campaign.

SC higher education agency seeks more money

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's higher education agency says its first budget priority is recouping money that's been cut from public colleges over the past two years.

Bachmann adds SC Campaign Adviser

Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann has added an adviser to her South Carolina presidential campaign. Bachmann said Wednesday that Wesley Donehue has joined her team. The outspoken Republican activist will serve as a spokesman and strategist, as well as help the national new media team.