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“A Common Thread,” an exhibit opening Friday at the Chapman Cultural Center, showcases 20 enlarged, framed pictures that were taken by homeless people in Spartanburg.

A military post near Washington said a lockdown was lifted Thursday except for a medical building where an active shooter was reported earlier in the day.

South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley didn't want to wait for the anniversary of October's massive floods to update people on the recovery effort.

The Legislature's court-ordered report on fixing South Carolina's education system touts roughly $400 million in budget increases and four new laws passed this year, including one asking college students what would entice them to teach in poor districts.

Only two of the seven candidates she endorsed won their races, and one of her best allies in the state Senate lost a runoff, but South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley said she still thinks her campaigns against fellow Republicans in this year's primaries were successful.

Inman City Council this week approved a 10-percent increase in sewer rates for its three industrial customers.

RICHLAND COUNTY — Richland deputies located three runaway girls at a motel off Broad River Road in Columbia on Tuesday night and charged three people with human trafficking. One of the girls was from Spartanburg County. The other two were from Richland and Kershaw counties.

The Marine Corps is looking into allegations of hazing, assault and physical abuse involving 15 drill instructors at Parris Island training depot in South Carolina, officials said Thursday.

A Cherokee man has been arrested after deputies found suspicious devices in his home.

A Gaffney city councilman was found dead at his home Wednesday evening.