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Vintage Spurrier: Gamecock wine to hit stands

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina fans can once again bring a taste of coach Steve Spurrier into their homes.

Bachmann gets heckled, attacks Buffett at SC stop

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — Presidential candidate Michelle Bachmann's three-day swing through South Carolina started with a heckler attacking her stance on gay marriage.

Rabid skunk found in dog pen, child being treated

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — State officials say a child in Anderson County is under doctor's care after a rabid skunk was found in a pen with the family's dog.

SC Gov. Haley to sign military-absentee voter act

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley is holding a bill-signing ceremony for a state law that eases voting for military service members and citizens based overseas.

Spartanburg County deputy resigns amid SLED probe

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — A Spartanburg County deputy has resigned as state agents investigate allegations that he beat a suspect in his custody.

Cousins killed in head-on crash near Manning

MANNING, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a mother and daughter have died after their car was slammed head-on by another vehicle driven by the mother's cousin.

ECU dental school dean resigns in light of report

GREENVILLE, N.C. (AP) — The dean of the new dental school at East Carolina University has resigned following a state auditor's report questioning travel expenses and income earned from sources outside the school.

USC Students Look For Jobs To Make Ends Meet

USC holds a part time job fair for students just two days before classes start.

USC 'Foreigners' Get Crash Course in Southern Cuisine

Out-of-state students at the University of South Carolina sample some of what Southern cuisine has to offer as a way to feel more comfortable about being in the south.

New fees could mean dollars for resort airport

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — Officials are considering adding passenger ticket and pilot landing fees at Hilton Head Island Airport to pay for improvements including lengthening the runway.

SC beach city puts towing rules in place

NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — One of South Carolina's popular beach towns has put in writing rules for towing vehicles and the fees towing companies can charge.

Horry County students learn firefighting

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Ask a young boy what he wants to be when he grows up and he often says a firefighter.

New monitoring for Charleston carriages delayed

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A new system to monitor the heat for carriage horses in Charleston has been delayed until next summer.

SC authorities trying to ID body found in creek

GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say they are trying to identify skeletal remains found in a Greenville County creek.

Heritage foundation looks for more local sponsors

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — The foundation that runs the Heritage Classic PGA tournament on Hilton Head is looking for more local sponsors for next year's tournament.

Road crews begin removing trees from I-20 exits

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Highway workers are starting a two-week project to clear trees and vegetation that can block visibility at three Interstate 20 interchanges in the Midlands.

Maj. Gen. Turner to be speaker at SC State

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — The incoming director of the state's unemployment agency is returning to South Carolina State University to give a speech at his alma mater.