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May 11, 2016

Cops: Barber shows gun, tells man he doesn't cut black hair

Authorities in South Carolina say a barber with a history of aggressive behavior toward potential customers faces charges for pulling a gun on a man and telling him he "does not cut black hair." A York County Sheriff's Office report says when the man asked 65-year-old Larry Thomas what he meant, the man said Thomas grabbed a pistol and held it at his side.

May 11, 2016

White ex-cop to remain free on bail after federal indictment

A white former South Carolina police officer facing a state murder charge in the shooting death of unarmed black motorist Walter Scott will remain free on bail after his indictment on federal charges that include depriving the victim of his civil rights.

May 11, 2016

Judge lets ex-cop indicted on federal civil rights charges stay free on bail

A white former South Carolina police officer facing a state murder charge in the shooting death of unarmed black motorist Walter Scott will remain free on bail after his indictment on federal charges that include depriving the victim of his civil rights.

May 11, 2016

Military school denies Muslim's request to wear headscarf

The Citadel military school in South Carolina has denied a request by a newly admitted student to wear a traditional Muslim headscarf.

May 10, 2016

Confederate Memorial Day marked with less fanfare in South Carolina

The Confederate flag no longer flies on South Carolina's Statehouse grounds, but that didn't dampen the spirits of those gathered Tuesday to commemorate the state's first Confederate Memorial Day since its removal.

May 10, 2016

South Carolina marks 1st Confederate Day since flag removal

The Confederate flag no longer flies on South Carolina's Statehouse grounds, but that didn't dampen the spirits of those gathered Tuesday to commemorate the state's first Confederate Memorial Day since its removal.

May 10, 2016

Citadel rejects hijab for Muslim student; family considers lawsuit

The Citadel military college has decided a newly accepted Muslim student cannot wear her traditional Muslim headscarf if she enrolls.

May 10, 2016

Widow of slain state senator receiving posthumous degree

The widow of the pastor and South Carolina senator killed last summer at a historic black church in Charleston is accepting an honor on his behalf.

May 8, 2016

Family members of Charleston church massacre victims reportedly angered by payout amounts

The South Carolina church where nine African-Americans were murdered last June has distributed $1.5 million in donations to family members of the victims, sparking outrage among some who say the amount isn't enough.

May 7, 2016

Emanuel AME gives $1.5M to families of 9 killed; keeps $1.8M

The Charleston church where nine African-Americans were shot in what police say were racist killings has given $1.5 million of donations to family members of the victims.