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SC teen drowns in Lake Murray

A Saluda teen has drowned in Lake Murray while trying to swim to shore from a pontoon boat.

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NC House panel OKs possible 75 mph speed limits

A drive to raise North Carolina's top speed limit to 75 mph moved ahead Tuesday after a House committee recommended a Senate bill despite warnings by legislators that higher speeds will mean more casualties.

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Legislators return to Columbia to pass budget

Legislators on Tuesday approved a compromise that could fund $800 million in road and bridge work across South Carolina, paving the way for agreement on the overall budget for 2013-14.

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SC financial oversight board approves Boeing bonds

South Carolina's financial oversight board unanimously approved borrowing $120 million for Boeing Co.'s expansion plans in North Charleston.

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Audit: Lawmakers need to define school readiness

State lawmakers must define "school readiness" and establish pre-school testing to better determine which children most need help and boost their chances for success, according to an audit of South Carolina First Steps that was released Tuesday.

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NC House panel OKs possible 75 mph speed limits

A drive to raise North Carolina's top speed limit to 75 mph moved ahead Tuesday after a House committee recommended a Senate bill despite warnings by legislators that higher speeds will mean more casualties.

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14 companies may bid for hacking cleanup contract

South Carolina must officially seek the next contract for taxpayers' credit monitoring services next month to prevent a coverage lapse, a state agency director said Tuesday.

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NC Senate delays final vote on tax overhaul

The North Carolina Senate delayed a final vote on a tax overhaul plan Tuesday to work out differences with House members and Gov. Pat McCrory.

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US 378 Ga.-SC bridge delayed while cracks studied

Construction on the U.S. 378 bridge linking McCormick with Lincolnton, Ga., is on hold while officials study cracks along the foundation of the structure at the bottom of Lake Thurmond.

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Shooting during undercover drug deal in Charlotte

Authorities say a drug informant and a man selling him drugs have been shot during a deal in an elementary school parking lot in Charlotte.