SC woman's $180 iPad turns out to be block of wood
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — There probably isn't an app for this.
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5 charged with murder in 2008 Kershaw County death
CAMDEN, S.C. (AP) — Investigators say five men already behind bars are now charged with murder in the 2008 death of a man during a robbery in his Kershaw County home.
SC workshop to pair small businesses with lenders
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Small business owners in South Carolina are invited to a workshop to learn about financing their businesses and to meet lenders.
SC's Voter ID Law Halted, Feds Need Answers
The Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice requires state officials to provide more details on how the state plans to carry out its new Voter ID Law, requiring voters to produce photo identification at the polls.
SC State president to help education in Africa
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina State University's president Is joining several education officials on a trip to Tanzania as part of President Obama's initiative to expand academic opportunities for students in Africa.
Spurrier Says Both QBs To Play In Opener
South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier still isn't ready to name a starting quarterback for Saturday's season opener against East Carolina. Spurrier says both senior Stephen Garcia and sophomore Connor Shaw will play a few possessions in the first half before he decides if he will stick with just one QB or a rotation.
Cops investigate death of Richland County inmate
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Authorities are investigating the death of an inmate in the Richland County jail after an autopsy determined the prisoner died from a neck injury after being placed in a headlock.
State Unveils New Jobs Program
South Carolina has launched a marketing campaign of job centers that serve the state's unemployed.
Man charged with killing USC Assistant Professor
Columbia Police say they have the man responsible for stabbing a USC Assistant Professor to death, in her Monroe Street home.
SC's AG endorses GOP presidential hopeful Huntsman
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Republican presidential candidate Jon Hunstman has been endorsed by South Carolina's attorney general.
Schroeder returning to Legislative Audit Council
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The former, decades-long director of the Legislative Audit Council is returning to the agency as interim director.
Myrtle Beach hopes visitors return for Labor Day
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Hotel and attraction operators in the Myrtle Beach area hope visitors will return for Labor Day, after Hurricane Irene moved by South Carolina last week.
SC small business chamber meeting on health care
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Small business owners are invited to meetings across South Carolina to learn how the federal health care law could affect them.
Senate leader ready to scrap Transportation board
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Senate Republican leader says he's ready to do away with the Transportation Commission that makes decisions on which roads are built or repaired in the state.
Rock Hill police chief defends resisting law
ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) — Rock Hill's police chief is defending a city ordinance that allows officers to charge someone with resisting police.
US Rep. Wilson released from Lexington hospital
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson has been released from The Lexington Medical Center after he was treated for a viral infection.
Rural hospitals in SC struggle to survive
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — State officials say many of the rural hospitals in South Carolina must change to survive.
Haley scheduled to visit Florence welding company
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley is scheduled to attend the grand opening of a welding company's new automated process center.
Charleston beaches pounded as Irene passed by SC
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Charleston-area beaches took a hit as Hurricane Irene passed by South Carolina.
SC Guard sends unit to Virginia to help with Irene
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina National Guard is sending troops to Virginia to help deal with the effects of Hurricane Irene.
Rains, winds subsiding as Irene moves away from SC
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Residents along South Carolina's northern coast are relieved that Hurricane Irene has moved away.
Power being restored to SC customers after storm
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Power is being restored to coastal areas of South Carolina where electric customers were left in the dark by Hurricane Irene.
South Carolina adds 4 walk-ons to roster
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier has added four walk-ons to the Gamecocks roster.
Columbia holds all day Main Street Latin Festival
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The sounds of salsa and other Latino-inspired music will hold sway on Columbia's Main Street as the community celebrates with its annual Latin festival.
SC asking hospitals to quit early C-sections
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's Medicaid agency is collecting commitments from hospitals that they will quit delivering babies early through elective Cesarean sections.
