Shattered Window Leads to Nervous Time for Trooper
A South Carolina trooper got quite a scare after a window in his cruiser shattered during a New Year's Day traffic stop.
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Police: SC man carried loaded weapons in NY subway
NEW YORK (AP) — A South Carolina man who entered the New York City subway system with two loaded weapons has been arrested.
SC roadway fatalities up for first time since 2007
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The number of people killed on South Carolina's roadways has gone up for the first time since 2007, due in part to marked increases in motorcycle and pedestrian deaths.
1 dead, 2 wounded in Hampton County bar shooting
ESTILL, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say they have identified a suspect in a shooting that left a man dead at a Hampton County bar.
Man charged with DUI in wreck that kills girl
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a 6-year-old girl on her way to church has been killed in a wreck involving an impaired driver.
Man Shot to Death by Robbers in his SC Home
FLORENCE, S.C. (AP) _ Police say a man has been shot and killed after a home invasion in Florence. Investigators said three men banged on the back door of the home around 8:30 p.m. Sunday, and were let in by the victim's daughter.
Deadly Highways
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ The number of people killed on South Carolina's roadways has gone up for the first time since 2007.
Ex-coach up for parole in SC on child sex charges
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A convicted child molester who assaulted boys in Columbia for decades is getting ready for another parole hearing.
Columbia Barbershop Owner Shoots Robbery Suspect
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Richland County deputies say the owner of a barbershop shot a man who tried to rob his business.
North Charleston mayor does ad for car dealer
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — North Charleston Mayor Keith Summey is helping a Volkswagen dealer in his city sell cars.
Bachmann, Perry plan to head south after Iowa vote
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Rick Perry and Michele Bachmann plan to make their next — and possibly last — stands in South Carolina instead of chasing the rest of the GOP presidential pack to New Hampshire.
National Forest trails in SC closing for season
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — As the new year begins, the National Forest Service is closing three off-road vehicle trails in the Sumter National Forest in the western part of South Carolina.
New Year starts warmly for Lowcountry vets, needy
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The New Year is starting off warmly for veterans, homeless and the needy in the Charleston area.
Lawsuit, immigration enforcement lead SC new laws
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — New laws going on the books in South Carolina will limit awards in lawsuits and require employers to check a federal database to see if the people they hire are in the country legally.
Men sue Beaufort County deputies after acquittal
BEAUFORT, S.C. (AP) — The Beaufort County Sheriff's Office is asking a judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed by two men who were acquitted of burglary and assault with intent to kill charges.
8-year-old bitten by rattlesnake leaves hospital
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — An 8-year-old Goose Creek boy is finally home after spending more than a month in the hospital recovering from a rattlesnake bite suffered at a North Charleston park.
Six Year Old Killed in DUI Accident Say Police
A six year old is dead after a collision in Lexington, where police say the driver responsible, is now charged with Felony DUI.
New rules start for registering vehicles in SC
BLYTHEWOOD, S.C. (AP) — The new year brings new rules for registering vehicles in South Carolina.
Cops: Pelion man killed brother over domino game
PELION, S.C. (AP) — Lexington County deputies say a 34-year-old man shot his younger brother to death in the Pelion home they shared after they argued over a game of dominos.
Folly Beach councilman arrested for cursing cops
FOLLY BEACH, S.C. (AP) — A Charleston County deputy arrested a Folly Beach councilman even after he apologized for extending his middle finger toward them because he thought the deputy was a Folly Beach police officer instead.
