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Ex-SC Gov Sanford says politics not his aim now

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford says politics are not in his plans but he says you never say never in life.

Charleston School of Law gets full accreditation

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The Charleston School of Law has received full accreditation from the American Bar Association.

SC's tobacco heritage celebrated this weekend

CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's rural tobacco history is being remembered by the Friends of the Horry County Museum.

Man accused of hitting wife with car

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Myrtle Beach police are looking for a man they say ran into his wife with a Volkswagen Beetle during an argument.

Horry County grand jury indicts man in death

CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — The Horry County grand jury has indicted a Mullins man on a murder charge in the beating death of a man in Conway earlier this year.

Duke expected to file request for rate hike in SC

GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Duke Energy is expected to ask to increase rates in South Carolina.

Former Bluffton officer gets $86,000 in lawsuit

BLUFFTON, S.C. (AP) — A former Bluffton police lieutenant who said she was illegally fired has been awarded $86,000 in a settlement of her lawsuit.

Actor Gary Sinise to lead Beaufort parade

BEAUFORT, S.C. (AP) — Actor Gary Sinise will serve as grand marshal for a parade next month celebrating Beaufort's 300th birthday.

SC toddler killed when tree limb falls on him

GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — A 2-year-old Greenville County boy has died after a tree limb fell on him.

Columbia mom arrested after 3 children home alone

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Columbia woman has been arrested after her three children were found home alone while she was working.

Free Health Clinic: 'We're at Capacity'

A two-day free health care event reaches capacity in several areas.

SC woman who allegedly bilked friend surrenders

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Charleston police say a woman who claimed to be a cancer patient and allegedly scammed a friend of more than $50,000 has turned herself in.

3 arrested after Sumter man's body found in trunk

SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — Sumer police say they have arrested three people in connection with a body found in the trunk of a car.

Florence County deputies make $10M cocaine bust

FLORENCE, S.C. (AP) — Florence County deputies say $10 million worth of cocaine found hidden in a tractor-trailer full of furniture is the largest drug bust in the agency's history.

Agape Senior makes $300,000 gift to 3 SC schools

WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The health care group Agape Senior is making a $300,000 donation to three South Carolina colleges to foster continuing education and training for the state's workers.

Shoppers heading out during SC's tax-free weekend

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Shoppers will get a little bit more of a bargain this weekend in South Carolina.

Coroner to discuss death of SC football player

DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) — The cause of death of a 14-year South Carolina high school football player who collapsed following practice last weekend is expected to be released.

Strong weekend for Grand Strand tourism expected

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — As the summer season winds down, tourism remains strong along South Carolina's Grand Strand, the heart of the state's $14 billion tourism industry.