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Federal Agents Sieze Guns from Columbia Neighborhood

Residents of Columbia's Greenview community rest easier now that several firearms are taken out of their neighborhood.

Beaufort Gazette relocates to downtown

BEAUFORT, S.C. (AP) — The Beaufort Gazette has moved from suburban Beaufort to a downtown location near county and city government offices.

SC BMW ups production amid increased X3 demand

GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — German automaker BMW is making plans to increase production at its Greer plant amid higher earnings reports.

SC students offered $966 million in scholarships

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Education Department says the class of 2011 was offered a record $966 million in college scholarships.

SC BMW to add 100 jobs amid increased X3 demand

GREER, S.C. (AP) — German automaker BMW is adding 100 new jobs at its South Carolina plant amid higher earnings reports and increased demands for its vehicles.

SC audit: Program to reach disabled babies faulted

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A state audit shows that South Carolina's system of finding and helping infants and toddlers with disabilities is not reaching enough children and doesn't properly monitor those who provide the services.

Mother Arrested After Child Found Wandering In The Street

One woman is behind bars tonight, charged with unlawful conduct toward a child after she left her 3 year old daughter home alone to go to the gas station.

Heat advisory issued for 32 SC counties

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Weather forecasters are warning about the dangers of heat in most of South Carolina.

Woman claiming cancer given $50,000 by friend

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Police in Charleston are looking for a woman who they say claimed to be a cancer patient and scammed a friend out of more than $50,000.

South Carolina ETV cuts 17 jobs

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's educational television network is cutting 17 jobs as it deals with budget cuts and the loss of some federal grants.

Hilton Head beach project moves ahead

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — A project to rebuild a mile of beach on Hilton Head Island is expected to get started in October.

Greenville sheriff: 14 arrests in gang crimes

GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Greenville County sheriff's deputies have arrested 14 people and are searching for another suspect in connection with two shootings and other violent crimes tied to gang activity.

Cops: Teens go on spending spree after $37K theft

LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Lexington County deputies say three teens who stole $37,000 from a Chapin home used the cash to buy a dirt bike, video games and a gun.

2 members of MS-13 gang get life for SC killing

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Two men convicted in a murder-for-hire scheme that ended in the death of a West Columbia man nearly three years ago have been sentenced to life in prison.

Auto parts supplier Fehrer to expand, add jobs

DUNCAN, S.C. (AP) — Auto parts producer Fehrer (FAIR'-er) Automotive is expanding in South Carolina, creating 130 new jobs over five years.

Johns Island woman wins SC meal from Lee brothers

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Johns Island woman has won a meal for her supper club made by South Carolina chefs and best-selling cookbook authors Matt Lee and Ted Lee.

Cruise council meeting aboard Carnival Fantasy

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Members of a business group supporting the cruise industry in Charleston meet aboard the Carnival Fantasy, the one cruise liner that calls Charleston home.