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Sen. Kennedy hospitalized with symptoms of stroke

BOSTON - Sen. Edward M. Kennedy was hospitalized Saturday after becoming ill at his home, his office said. There was no immediate word on his condition.

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Thousands flee China quake area over flood fears

BEICHUAN, China - Thousands of Chinese earthquake victims fled areas near the epicenter Saturday, fearful of floods from rivers blocked by landslides rattled loose in this week's powerful temblor.

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Building material company to bring 40 jobs to Marion County

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. - A company that makes a special masonry building material used in businesses and homes says it is opening a new plant in Marion County, creating 40 jobs.

Lancaster man found dead in his home

LANCASTER, S.C. - Authorities say a 32-year-old Lancaster man has been found dead in his home by his niece.

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Big Brown poised to set up Triple Crown bid

BALTIMORE - Rick Dutrow Jr. is nearly as confident that undefeated Big Brown will win the Preakness on Saturday as he was before the colt's dominating win in the Kentucky Derby.

Sharapova pulls out of Italian Open semifinal

ROME - Maria Sharapova pulled out of the Italian Open semifinals because of a strained left calf Saturday, two days before she is to assume the No. 1 ranking following Justine Henin's retirement.

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Allen talks of Spain and threesomes at Cannes

CANNES, France - Woody Allen's latest film touches on that classic male fantasy, a romantic threesome with two women. Has Allen ever entertained the notion himself?

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McEntire says she has more fun hosting ACM Awards

LAS VEGAS - After wrapping up a successful concert tour, you'd think Reba McEntire would want to take some time off to relax. Instead, the tireless country star is preparing for her 10th turn as host of the Academy of Country Music Awards this weekend. Over the years, she says she's gained more ease hosting the event.

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Orangeburg cuts ribbon on new council chambers
The former fire house on Middleton Street has been transformed into the new home of the Orangeburg City Council. View a slide show of the ceremony here.

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Building material company to bring 40 jobs to Marion County

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. - A company that makes a special masonry building material used in businesses and homes says it is opening a new plant in Marion County, creating 40 jobs.

Work begins on new school, additions at Sandy Run

The construction of two schools in Calhoun County means two older schools in the district will eventually close.
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S.C. State board restructuring bill can be approved, Matthews says

A bill sponsored by state Sen. John Matthews, D-Bowman, that would reshape how South Carolina State University’s board is selected has made it through the Senate.
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Surgeon to fly upside down to raise awareness about disease

Dr. John Ross will attempt to raise awareness about the hazards of diabetes, obesity and kidney disease in an unconventional way today, by flying an airplane upside down along the entire coast of South Carolina.
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GOP chairman blasts Clyburn over appointment

The chairman of the state Republican Party has taken aim at Sixth District Congressman Jim Clyburn following his hiring of former Orangeburg County Council Chairman John Rickenbacker as a field representative and liaison.
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