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MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) - Authorities are reporting few problems with the Spring Harley-Davidson motorcycle Rally along the Grand Strand. Troopers say no bikers have been killed so far during the weeklong event, but they warn this weekend is usually the busiest time for the rally.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A lawyer says a state Court of Appeals ruling clears the way for gamblers to sue for money they lose by playing illegal gambling machines. The court ruled Lauren Proctor could go forward with her lawsuit against two Columbia restaurants where she lost nearly $700,000 from 1999 to 2005.

LANCASTER, S.C. (AP) - A 72-year-old man from Gilbert has died after he was crushed by is tractor after he plowed a field in Lancaster County. Coroner Mike Morris says James Staehr was alone Friday afternoon when he was crushed. Morris says Staehr was trying to load the tractor on to a trailer when it slipped off and pinned him underneath.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A medical examiner in the trial of a Columbia man charged with killing his wife and his colleague in a sports gambling ring says the gun in 1 of the victim's hands was likely planted after he died. Dr. Bradley Marcus said Friday that Brian Capnerhurst's left arm was broken with 1 of the first shots fired at him, and the blow sent him falling backward, which would have forced him to let go of anything he was holding.

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