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Today at 11:20 AM  Authorities say no charges will be filed in the death of an 80-year-old South Carolina double-amputee mauled to death by dogs earlier this month.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Federal regulators say more than 100 gallons of water with traces of a radioactive hydrogen isotope have leaked at the Catawba Nuclear Station.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  An 80-year-old South Carolina amputee in a wheelchair has died of injuries he received after he was attacked by four dogs.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  Rick Hoyt has run, biked and swum with his father in 1,092 races — including 252 triathlons, 70 marathons and 95 half-marathons — over the past 34 years, including a wartime race in El Salvador in which they had to be escorted by armed men.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  It has been a busy week at the Springdale Race Course, as the finishing touches are underway for the 81st Carolina Cup.

Tuesday, February 19, 2013  US firm says evidence points to China's military in hacking attacks; China denies allegation

Friday, February 08, 2013  Spartanburg County election officials say they would like schools to be closed for voting in local races as a security measure.

Wednesday, November 14, 2012  The State Election Commission has certified many of the results from this month's elections in South Carolina.

Tuesday, November 06, 2012  A list of uncontested races in South Carolina.

Monday, October 29, 2012  Four political science scholars from the University of South Carolina are offering their insights into this year's presidential race as it enters its final week.

Tuesday, October 23, 2012  Leaders in one South Carolina town are looking at guidelines that would require many nonprofits to start paying for traffic control, trash cleanup and other costs for races, walks and other events.

Wednesday, September 19, 2012  Groups hosting events in the Town of Lexington may have to pay for future events.

Tuesday, June 12, 2012  A list of uncontested races in South Carolina.

Tuesday, June 12, 2012  Polls are now open across South Carolina voters cast their ballots for primaries to select Republican and Democratic candidates for Congress, the Statehouse and local offices.

Monday, June 11, 2012  They are holding a primary in South Carolina on Tuesday, but a lot of folks can't come.