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SC debate expected on US House district lines

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Senators are scheduled to resume debate on drawing lines for U.S. House seats for South Carolina.

Miss South Carolina pageant begins in new home

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — For the first time in its 75-year history, the Miss South Carolina pageant is being held in Columbia.

Haley to issue vetoes on $6B state budget plan

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is expected to issue vetoes on the state's $6 billion spending plan.

Lexington deputies training on fire rescue boat

LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — As the Fourth of July holiday weekend approaches, deputies in Lexington County are getting some special training on use of the department's fire rescue boats used to help injured people on Lake Murray.

SC schools want state to seek untapped fed money

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Groups representing local schools in South Carolina say up to $144 million in federal money is available to retain teachers who would otherwise be let go because of budget cuts.

SC, FL governors make College World Series bet

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is wagering a barbecue dinner that the Gamecocks will bring home a second consecutive College World Series championship.

Boeing's new 787 makes South Carolina debut

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Boeing has brought its new 787 passenger jet to the Charleston area for the first time.

Woman pleads guilty to stealing from York lawyer

GAFFNEY, S.C. (AP) — A Gaffney woman charged with murder in the death of a York lawyer has admitted to stealing from him.

Deputies seek suspect in Lexington beating death

LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Deputies in Lexington County are looking for a suspect in the beating death of a 45-year-old man.

Business Booming As The Gamecocks Continue In Omaha

Business is booming across the Midlands as the Gamecocks get ready to play game one of the championship series of the College World Series.

Gov. signs immigration bill

A bill that will allow South Carolina law enforcement officers to check the immigration status of anyone they suspect to be in the country illegally became law Monday.

HIV Officials: Know Your Status

South Carolina health officials are stressing the importance of HIV testing as part of a national campaign.

New mayor questions museum planned in Wellford

WELLFORD, S.C. (AP) — The man who becomes mayor of Wellford later this week says he doesn't know how the Spartanburg County town of about 2,000 people will pay to operate a new museum.

13-year-old shot to death in Bluffton

BLUFFTON, S.C. (AP) — Beaufort County sheriff's deputies are investigating the shooting death of a 13-year-old boy and have arrested another teen.

Duncan man found dead under lawn mower

DUNCAN, S.C. (AP) — A Duncan man has died after he was trapped under a riding lawn mower.

Anderson 14-year-old dies after struck by truck

ANDERSON, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a 14-year-old Anderson girl has died a day after she was hit by a pickup truck.

Cops: Mother, daughter found dead in Florence home

FLORENCE, S.C. (AP) — Florence County officials have released the names of a mother and daughter whose bodies were found inside a Florence home.

Governors Place Wager on World Series

South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is wagering a barbecue dinner that the Gamecocks will bring home a second consecutive College World Series championship.