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Man accused of killing his girlfriend

A grand jury has indicted a 31-year-old South Carolina man accused of killing his girlfriend in January.

More homeless female veterans in NC, SC

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — The number of homeless female veterans is increasing in North Carolina and South Carolina as women become a larger part of the military.

Former state GOP head to lead Perry's SC campaign

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Presidential hopeful Rick Perry has tapped the former chairman of the Republican Party chairman in South Carolina to lead his campaign efforts in that state.

James Island mayor promises 4th try to incorporate

JAMES ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — A fourth effort to form a town of James Island is starting even as proceeds from its previous incarnation are distributed to the governments of Charleston County and area municipalities.

More noise likely with training at McEntire base

McENTIRE JOINT NATIONAL GUARD BASE, S.C. (AP) — Leaders of McEntire Joint National Guard Base are warning that special training there likely will mean more air traffic and noise for a few days.

SC woman charged in fatal hit-and-run

WILLISTON, S.C. (AP) — A 26-year-old South Carolina woman is charged in a hit-and-run accident that killed a 15-year-old boy on a bicycle.

Landfill company says it's buying Cook's Mountain

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A national landfill company has told local officials that it has a contract to buy Cook's Mountain, one of the Columbia area's most significant natural landmarks.

York County won't pursue new building for museum

ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) — York County's Culture and Heritage Museums will no longer pursue building a new facility on 400 acres along the Catawba River and instead will focus on the existing museums.

Florence County no longer subject to 'Blue Laws'

FLORENCE, S.C. (AP) — In just a few weeks, people in Florence County will be able to shop before 1:30 p.m. Doors to malls will open as early as noon, thanks to hotel tax revenues rising just above $900,000.

Texas Gov. Perry jumps into 2012 Republican race

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Texas Gov. Rick Perry says he came to New Hampshire immediately after launching a presidential bid in South Carolina for one reason.

Musicians perform 2nd Sunday on Charleston's King

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Musicians and book signings by chefs highlight the popular 2nd Sunday on King in Charleston.

Charleston holds festival as school opens

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Charleston is marking the opening of another school year with its annual First Day Festival.

SCDOT will be broke without infusion of cash

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's Transportation Department will be broke within a matter of weeks unless the federal government agrees to help.

Billboard for missing New York teen unveiled

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — A new billboard is on display in Myrtle Beach seeking information about a New York teen who went missing more than two years ago.

After months of talk, SC rail dispute now in court

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — After months of fruitless talks, the dispute between North Charleston and the state over a railroad terminal to serve a new South Carolina port has gone to courts.

Billboard for missing NY teen up in Myrtle Beach

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — A new billboard is on display in Myrtle Beach seeking information about a New York teen who went missing more than two years ago.