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Complaint made about middle school prayer rally

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A group that supports separation of church and state is complaining that a middle school in Chesterfield County held a Christian-themed rally during the school day.

Energy Department details SRS drug test failures

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The U.S. Department of Energy says it had just over 100 pre-employment drug test failures during the last two years.

Perry campaign opens South Carolina office

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Texas Gov. Rick Perry picked up endorsements as his wife opened his campaign headquarters in South Carolina while protesters picketed outside.

Suspect named in church parking lot killing in SC

PICKENS, S.C. (AP) — Pickens County deputies say they have a suspect in the killing of a man shot to death last weekend in a church parking lot.

Horry County holds document shredding event

CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — The Horry County Sheriff's Office is helping people protect their identities by allowing them to shred documents with personal information.

Cayce Police Warn of Possible Con- Artist

Cayce Police say they have recieved several complaints from women who say a man is playing good samaritian for a price.

Bridgestone Jobs Announcement

The governor says a tire company has made the largest initial capital investment by a company in South Carolina history.

Cops: Dance floor bump led to fatal SC shooting

ST. MATTHEWS, S.C. (AP) — Investigators say an Elloree man who bumped into another man on the dance floor was killed after several shots were fired outside a Calhoun County nightclub.

Cops: DUI suspect threw wine bottles at people

FORT MILL, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a 20-year-old man has been charged with driving under the influence after he was seen throwing wine bottles out of his car at pedestrians.

'Kid Gopher' Brings Safety and Efficiency to the Car Rider Line

Two local schools are the first in the nation to use a new state-of-the-art system that helps make the car rider less hectic and more safe.

Sumter Police Unveil Anti-Texting Mobile

For the first time, the Sumter Police Department puts its brand new text mobile on the streets in an effort to get motorists' attention about the dangers of texting while behind the wheel.

Spartanburg man's lottery numbers finally pay off

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — A Spartanburg man who has played the same numbers in the lottery for nine years is finally a winner.

SC's Haley attends fundraising event in Texas

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley attended a fundraiser in Texas hosted by an insurance company.

Some events at Folly Pier canceled after hurricane

FOLLY BEACH, S.C. (AP) — It appears Hurricane Irene did more damage in South Carolina than first thought.

Lowcountry teacher 1 of nation's unsung heroes

EDISTO ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — A Lowcountry educator is one of six in the country honored as an unsung hero by the Communities in Schools program.

Even tougher rules proposed for Beaufort Carriages

BEAUFORT, S.C. (AP) — The city of Beaufort is proposing even stricter rules in an effort to end the so-called "carriage wars" between the city's two carriage companies.

Bridgestone to announce major investment in SC

GRANITEVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Bridgestone is scheduled to make a major announcement at its Aiken County plant.

APNewsBreak: Zais asks for speedy hearing on money

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina schools chief Mick Zais has asked for a speedy hearing on the U.S. Department of Education's decision to withhold $36 million from the state as a punishment for not spending enough on special education in 2009-10.