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5 charged with murder in 2008 Kershaw County death

CAMDEN, S.C. (AP) — Investigators say five men already behind bars are now charged with murder in the 2008 death of a man during a robbery in his Kershaw County home.

SC workshop to pair small businesses with lenders

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Small business owners in South Carolina are invited to a workshop to learn about financing their businesses and to meet lenders.

Joe Riley facing 4 opponents for Charleston mayor

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Charleston Mayor Joe Riley is facing four opponents as he seeks a 10th term in office.

SC's Voter ID Law Halted, Feds Need Answers

The Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice requires state officials to provide more details on how the state plans to carry out its new Voter ID Law, requiring voters to produce photo identification at the polls.

SC State president to help education in Africa

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina State University's president Is joining several education officials on a trip to Tanzania as part of President Obama's initiative to expand academic opportunities for students in Africa.

Special election fills seat of SC Rep. Cooper

ANDERSON, S.C. (AP) — A Republican and an independent candidate square off for a vacant seat in the South Carolina House of Representatives.

Charleston teen convicted of killing 17-year-old

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A 16-year-old Charleston teen has been convicted of killing a 17-year-old in North Charleston last year.

DeMint has no plans to seek re-election

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Jim DeMint says he has no plans to run for re-election in 2016.

Florence spills 15,000 gallons of sewage in creek

FLORENCE, S.C. (AP) — About 15,000 gallons of sewage has spilled from a Florence wastewater treatment facility into a creek.

Suspect in ex-SC treasurer case pleads not guilty

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — An Italian citizen has pleaded not guilty to a charge of conspiracy to possess and distribute cocaine in a case that included former South Carolina state Treasurer Thomas Ravenel.

Spurrier Says Both QBs To Play In Opener

South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier still isn't ready to name a starting quarterback for Saturday's season opener against East Carolina. Spurrier says both senior Stephen Garcia and sophomore Connor Shaw will play a few possessions in the first half before he decides if he will stick with just one QB or a rotation.

Cops investigate death of Richland County inmate

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Authorities are investigating the death of an inmate in the Richland County jail after an autopsy determined the prisoner died from a neck injury after being placed in a headlock.

Clyburn meeting at Voorhees about nation's debt

DENMARK, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Democratic congressman Jim Clyburn is meeting with people at Voorhees College to talk about the nation's debt.

Ex-boyfriend charged in death of USC professor

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Columbia police say a man has been charged with murder in the stabbing death of his ex-girlfriend, who was an education professor at the University of South Carolina.

Irene erosion damage confined to mid-SC coast

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Officials say erosion damage caused by Hurricane Irene was confined to the middle of the coast between Pawleys Island and Folly Beach.

3-year-old boy drowns in Spartanburg County pool

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — Spartanburg County officials say a 3-year-old boy has apparently drowned after falling into a swimming pool.

Haley announces rebranding of workforce centers

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina has launched a marketing campaign of job centers that serve the state's unemployed.

Man wanted in NC killing shot to death in standoff

ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a man wanted for killing his girlfriend at her North Carolina home was shot and killed during a standoff with officers in Rock Hill.