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S.C. and N.C. settle water use case

South Carolina has settled a pending U.S. Supreme Court case against North Carolina over water use in the Catawba-Wateree River Basin.

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Photo feature: School children's season's greetings

We asked Midlands area students to send us holiday drawings, and they did. We’ll be adding new drawings to the online gallery each day through Dec. 23. Many thanks to all students, teachers and parents who sent submissions.

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Spirit of giving: What you can do to make a difference
We�ve put together a sampling of ways you can help.

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Starr Greene: Deputy of the Year

Richland County Sheriff’s Deputy Starr Greene has been named deputy of the year by Sheriff Leon Lott.

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Steele set to reload secondary

When asked earlier this year how he would build his ideal defense, Clemson defensive coordinator Kevin Steele said he would start with lock-down cornerbacks.