From College Games to Community Giving
Some 1,000 Midlands families will have a traditional Thanksgiving meal, thanks to USC coaches and players who volunteered to give to those who need it most.
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Chesnee Man Gets 21 Years in Fatal DUI Wreck
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) _ A Chesnee man has been sentenced to 21 years in prison after admitting to using marijuana and alcohol when he caused a wreck that killed a 69-year-old man.
Prosecutor Barry Barnette says 31-year-old James Lee McKelvey was sentenced Wednesday after pleading guilty to felony driving under the influence with a death.
President Picks SC Advisor For Reelection Bid
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ President Barack Obama will use a former South Carolina campaign leader as a senior advisor in his re-election bid.
Obama’s campaign said Thursday that Rick Wade will be in charge of South Carolina political affairs. Wade is also advising the Democratic National Committee on its 2012 convention in Charlotte.
Occupy Protesters Heed Governor’s Warning
A day after dozens of Occupy Columbia protesters are arrested and Governor Nikki Haley imposes a 6:00pm curfew on demonstrators, they obey the request, but say they are not done fighting for their cause.
Occupy Protests Resume After Arrests
The day after 19 Occupy Columbia protesters spent the night in jail, many of them returned to the State Capitol, signs in hand.
SC Santa Sent Packing, Now Unpacking Sack
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ A Charleston Santa who was sent packing from a local hospital is one again unpacking his sack.
The Hollings Cancer Center of the Medical University of South Carolina said Wednesday volunteer Frank Cloyes may again dress up as Santa Claus to cheer patients.
Prescription Drug Summit
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Federal and state authorities are meeting in Columbia for a summit on prescription drug abuse and addiction.
United States Attorney Bill Nettles says representatives from the United States Attorney’s Office, the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy and the Drug Enforcement Administration are among those planning to gather Wednesday at the University of South Carolina’s Koger Center.
‘Occupy’ Protestors Told to Leave
After more than a month of demonstrating on the lawn of the State House, Occupy Columbia protestors are demanded by Gov. Nikki Haley to vacate the premises.
Strong Weather leaves the Midlands
After a couple of really warm days, a powerful cold front moves through the area and fired off some serious storms.
New Public Safety Director
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina’s Department of Public Safety has a new leader.
Maj. Leroy Smith took the helm Tuesday of the agency that oversees the state Highway Patrol, Transport Police and Bureau of Protective Services.
