SC GOP Fights Florida to Hold South's First Primary
A joint announcement of the GOP's for New Hampshire, Iowa, Nevada and South Carolina vow to fight Florida and maintain their early primary dates.
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72 year old shot, police searching for answers
A 72 year old man is in serious condition after Richland County deputies say he was shot in his own home.
Less time for riding horses on Georgetown beaches
GEORGETOWN, S.C. (AP) — Horseback riding is now allowed only four months of the year on the beaches in Georgetown County.
Dillon Furniture to add 107 jobs
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Dillon County is scheduled to get an additional 107 jobs over the next two years.
SC GOP criticizes FL for pushing up voting dates
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Republican Party Chairman Chad Connelly is condemning Florida GOP officials for seeking to break Republican rules and hold an early primary.
Pasta maker donates spaghetti to all SC schools
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Every South Carolina school can have an inexpensive spaghetti night fundraiser or dinner thanks to a big donation from a Columbia pasta factory.
SC GOP Condemns Florida for Jan. 31 Primary Date
South Carolina Republican Party Chairman Chad Connelly is condemning Florida GOP officials for seeking to break Republican rules and hold an early primary.
Corn maze on SC coast in shape of Boeing 787
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (AP) — A corn maze on the South Carolina coast is paying salute to Boeing and its newest airliner.
28th MOJA Festival opening in Charleston
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The curtain is rising on the annual MOJA Arts Festival in Charleston, an 11-day celebration of African-American and Caribbean arts.
Republican Southard wins special SC House election
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. (AP) — Republican Eddy Southard has won a special election to fill a seat in the South Carolina House of Representatives.
4 men arrested in Berkeley County woman's death
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. (AP) — Berkeley County sheriff's deputies say four Eutawville men have been arrested and charged with murder in the shooting death of a woman earlier this week.
Employee stabbed to death at Mount Pleasant store
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (AP) — An employee at a Wal-Mart store in Mount Pleasant has been stabbed to death during a confrontation with another man.
SC fire department no longer praying at meetings
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — The senior staff of Hilton Head Island Fire & Rescue Division has been told they may no longer start their monthly meetings with a prayer.
DSS seeks to double welfare families finding jobs
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The director of South Carolina's social services agency expects to double the number of welfare recipients who trade a government check for a paycheck.
Immigration sweep nets arrests in NC and SC
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A week-long operation by federal immigration officials across the country has led to hundreds of arrests, more than 160 in North Carolina and South Carolina.
Police: 4 men made $50K with fake gambling tickets
LITTLE RIVER, S.C. (AP) — Horry County police say four men took about $50,000 from a casino boat by cashing in counterfeit gambling tickets over the past three weeks.
A look at SC's rising welfare numbers
A look at the increase in the number of South Carolina families receiving welfare amid and following the Great Recession:
Local Domestic Violence Numbers Up
Numbers released from a recent study show South Carolina has the 7th highest rate of women being killed by men. Local domestic violence organizations preparing for awareness month, say they see a disturbing trend.
Carbures putting 1st US plant in Greenville County
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Carbures LLC is putting its first American facility in Greenville County and creating at least 50 jobs over the next five years.
SC district sued for Calhoun Falls High closing
ABBEVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Two Calhoun Falls residents are suing the Abbeville County School Board, saying its members improperly discussed closing Calhoun Falls High School behind closed doors.
