...Beverly Shields said officials had just been notified of the accident and she had no statement. Cpl. Daniels said the deputy's name will not be released until family members have been notified. Reach Katie Throne at (803) 279-6895.

...free, and refreshments will be served. The observatory on the roof also will be open. Reach Sara Bancroft at (803) 279-6895 or scbureau@augustachronicle.com. COMING MONDAY A University of South Carolina Aiken astronomer predicts local...

...for Sunday alcohol sales will go into city coffers dedicated to tourist-related projects. Reach Josh Gelinas at (803)279-6895 or josh.gelinas@augustachronicle.com.

...announcement by Westinghouse was in early October, when almost 50 people were laid off. Reach Eric Williamson at (803) 279-6895 or eric.williamson@augustachronicle.com.

...nearby and used a store security camera to identify the teenagers, a police report states. Reach Matt Boedy at (803) 279-6895 scbureau@augustachronicle.com.

...appropriate. Mr. Fortenberry added: "We have some concerns. We don't like surprises." Reach Eric Williamson at (803) 279-6895 or eric.williamson@augustachronicle.com.

...South Carolina communities, likely will have access to the pills by the end of the year. Reach Eric Williamson at (803) 279-6895 or eric.williamson@augustachronicle.com.

...results of this in-depth investigation, and I am glad we can now put this matter behind us and continue to provide the quality law enforcement our citizens expect and deserve," he said. Reach Margaret N. O'Shea at (803) 279-6895.

...Park St., Columbia, (803) 737-1270. Comments are due by Aug. 18. They can be mailed to SCDOT Executive Director Elizabeth S. Mabry, P.O. Box 191, Columbia, SC 29202-0191. Reach Margaret N. O'Shea at (803) 279-6895.

...autopsy is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. today in Newberry, Mr. Burnett said. Reach Margaret N. O'Shea at (803) 279-6895 or scbureau@augustachronicle.com.