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Good news: SC gas cheapest in nation

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — There's good news for motorists in South Carolina leading up to the first busy travel weekend of the summer season. Gasoline in South Carolina is the cheapest in the nation. Read More »

Darlington County deputy wrecks going 119 mph

DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) — The Darlington County sheriff has suspended one of his deputies for five days without pay after he wrecked one of the agency's sports utility vehicles at nearly 120 mph. Read More »

Tropical Storm Alberto weakens off Carolina coast

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The first storm of the 2012 Atlantic hurricane season has weakened slightly off South Carolina's coast. Read More »

With dozens off SC ballot, some seeking 2 offices

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina politicians have a chance to win more than one office in a state where simultaneous campaigns are allowed. Read More »

SC Botanical Garden to celebrate plant diversity

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Botanical Garden is celebrating South Carolina's ecological diversity and unique plant life. Read More »

Seneca man killed in motorcycle accident near home

SENECA, S.C. (AP) — The Oconee County coroner says a 30-year-old Seneca man was killed when he lost control of his motorcycle and crashed less than 200 feet from his home. Read More »

SC House Ethics discussing decision on Gov Haley

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina House Ethics Committee is discussing whether to reopen an ethics complaint against Gov. Nikki Haley. Read More »

Appeals court upholds key voting rights provision

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal appeals court on Friday upheld a key provision of the Voting Rights Act, rejecting an Alabama county's challenge to the landmark civil rights law. Read More »

Bills sign top pick CB Gilmore to 4-year deal

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills have signed their top draft pick, cornerback Stephon Gilmore, to a four-year contract that's worth about $12 million. Read More »

No new candidates allowed; SC sets primary ballots

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Election Commission is telling the state Republican Party it can't put someone back on the June primary ballot without violating a state Supreme Court order. Read More »

Charlotte's Web

Creepy, crawly and everywhere. You may have noticed a surge in spiders this spring. Click to learn why the arachnids are so plentiful and the best way to fight back against Charlotte's web.

Medical Device Hacking

Imagine if a hacker was able to disrupt your loved one's pacemaker or insulin pump and cause problems, perhaps even death. Experts say it's possible. How your privacy could be your biggest protection.

SC gov and lt gov could run together in 2018

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Voters will be asked in November whether the governor and lieutenant governor should run together, but the change wouldn't take place until 2018. Read More »

SC Senate passes bill to clear election confusion

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Senate has approved a bill meant to prevent in future elections the chaos that resulted in nearly 200 candidates being tossed off June primary ballots. Read More »

House Democrat asks committee to reopen Haley case

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A state representative is asking a legislative panel to reconsider its decision dropping ethics charges against South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley. Read More »

City Funding For Uptown Knights Stadium Uncertain

The Charlotte Knights must have financing for its uptown stadium in place by June 30. Otherwise, millions of dollars promised by Mecklenburg County could be gone. Instead of Charlotte City Council stepping to the plate with its share of public funding, they're balking.

Stealing Dead People's Identities

Stealing from the dead: not robbing graves, but identities. Experts say it's a common problem that's only getting worse. As if grieving isn't tough enough, now, there are new steps you need to take to protect your deceased loved one's identity.

84-year-old SC man dies after falling from tractor

ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) — An 84-year-old Rock Hill man has died after he fell off a tractor while he was mowing grass on his farm. Read More »

Forgotten Tale: French landed in SC 450 years ago

PARRIS ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — They're remembering a dramatic but oft forgotten chapter of American history on the South Carolina coast. Read More »

Registration deadline at hand for SC voters

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina voters are almost out of time to register to vote in the state's primary elections. Read More »

S.C. Couple Arrested for Having Poisonous Snakes in their Home

Two people have been charged with neglect of a child after police found eight poisonous snakes inside their home. Read More »

APNewsBreak: Lawyer drops bid to save SC election

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — An attorney for a state Senate candidate is abandoning his effort to reinstate nearly 200 candidates left off of June 12 primary ballots by a South Carolina Supreme Court decision. Read More »

Hundreds of items out after SC library amnesty

BEAUFORT, S.C. (AP) — Patrons of the Beaufort County Library turned in more than 1,700 overdue books, DVDs and other items last month when the library was offering amnesty on paying fines. Read More »

Should Restaurants Ban Cell Phones?

Cell phones in restaurants: is it rude or is it your right? Talk about banning the devices in restaurants can stir up strong reactions. Here at home, there's one restaurant that already does with a no apologies attitude!

Ceremonies mark Confederate Memorial Day in SC

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Confederate Memorial Day is being observed in South Carolina, the state where the Civil War began. Read More »

Tom Tom the goat has SC police seeking animal ban

BLUFFTON, S.C. (AP) — The police chief in Bluffton says they don't teach goat wrangling at the police academy. Read More »

House cuts Justice money over gun documents fight

WASHINGTON (AP) — The GOP-controlled House has made clear that it's unhappy with how long the Justice Department is taking to hand over documents regarding a U.S. gun-tracking operation in Mexico. Read More »

SC justices: Sex offender's punishment too harsh

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Supreme Court has found lifetime monitoring violates the constitutional rights for a sex offender found to be at a low risk to abuse a child again. Read More »

Demand Up for Rural Gay-Straight Alliance Groups?

Young, gay and seeking support. More teens are demanding gay-straight alliance groups, even in rural areas. Here's a look at one in Cabarrus County and why the groups have a difficult time gaining traction in schools.

Baby Dies After Grandfather Rolls Over Her While Sleeping

Police say they investigating the death of a 2-month-old infant after cops say the child's grandfather rolled over her while they were sleeping. Read More »

Savannah River panel votes to set dredging limits

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A panel created to represent South Carolina's interests in the Savannah River has made a move to set limits on a dredging project. Read More »

Spending Fools Too Cool for School?

Student loan fraud is an ongoing issue in the Queen City. Some say it could be the next financial disaster. How one student spent the money he was supposed to be using on text books and housing.

Teen Killed in Accident on Prom Night

Police say an 18-year-old leaving her high school prom died in a wreck. Read More »

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