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GA Lottery
These Georgia lotteries were drawn Wednesday:
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Winning numbers drawn in 'Cash 3 Midday' game
The winning numbers in Wednesday afternoon's drawing of the Georgia Lottery's "Cash 3 Midday" game were:
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SCE&G will close two coal plants early
South Carolina Electric & Gas Co. says it will close two coal-powered generating stations near Walterboro by the end of the year.
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Man suspected of killing 3 SC women waives hearing
A 31-year-old South Carolina man charged with killing three women last week has waived his right to appear before a judge.
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60,000 bulbs being planted at Brookgreen Gardens
They routinely plant flowers at Brookgreen Gardens on the South Carolina coast, but never anything like this.
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Democratic senator asks if SC paid hacker a ransom
A Democratic senator has asked Gov. Nikki Haley whether South Carolina paid a ransom to the computer hacker who stole millions of taxpayers' personal information last fall.
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Test needed to renew SC biker beginner permit
People who want to renew a motorcycle beginner permit in South Carolina now must take a skills test.
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NWS confirms tornado in Orangeburg County
The National Weather Service has confirmed a storm that struck in Orangeburg County was a tornado.
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SCE&G will close two coal plants early
South Carolina Electric & Gas Co. says it will close two coal-powered generating stations near Walterboro by the end of the year.
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DHEC: Dozens in SC infected with tuberculosis
Dozens of people have been infected as part of a tuberculosis outbreak centered at a South Carolina school, state health officials said Tuesday.
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Special election set for former Sen. Ford's seat
Voters will go to the polls in October to replace former Sen. Robert Ford, who resigned last week amid the Senate Ethics Committee's hearing on ethics allegations against him.
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House approves allowing concealed guns in bars
People with concealed weapon permits could soon be able to carry their guns into South Carolina's restaurants and bars.
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Bill could allow teens to take more online classes
The Senate has tentatively approved legislation allowing teen-agers to take more courses through South Carolina's virtual education program.
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SC senator criticizes Haley for ethics comment
A Senate Democrat says Gov. Nikki Haley may only have herself to blame if ethics reform doesn't pass this year.
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Mosquito spraying beginning along SC coast
Recent rains and warm weather have governments along the South Carolina coast sending up airplanes and helicopters to spray pesticide to kill mosquitoes.
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NC House debates Charlotte Airport authority
A plan to transfer control of Charlotte Douglas International Airport from the city to an independent board has cleared another hurdle.
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Deputies: SC woman stabbed to death by boyfriend
Greenville County deputies say a 59-year-old man is charged with murder after he stabbed his girlfriend during a fight.
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Bill would set SC's special legislative session
The Senate has approved a measure calling legislators back to the Statehouse in two weeks for a special session.
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SC Lottery
These South Carolina lotteries were drawn Tuesday:
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GA Lottery
These Georgia lotteries were drawn Tuesday:
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