SC prosecutor, Facebook talk Internet safety
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina’s chief prosecutor is traveling around the state to talk about Internet safety issues.
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Violent threats target U.S. universities, schools on high alert
A trio of universities, including the University of Texas, were on high alert this this morning after individuals made violent threats to the campuses.
South Carolina program helps 3,500 stay in homes
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — More than 3,500 South Carolina families have received assistance through a federally funded program designed to help homeowners avoid foreclosure.
Coroner: Baby Dies From Blunt Force Trauma
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Authorities in Sumter County are investigating the death of a 7-month-old baby.
Officials: Hostage Situation at State Prison Ends
BISHOPVILLE, S.C. (AP) — UPDATE: Inmates at a maximum security prison in South Carolina used illegal cell phones to guide rescuers to a guard who was being held hostage in the facility.
Chicago Teacher Strike May Be Near End
CHICAGO (AP) — Negotiations to end the teachers strike in Chicago continue Friday as more than 350,000 students remain out of the classroom for a fifth day.
SC sheriff warned, but not silenced by judge
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A judge has refused to issue a gag order against the Richland County sheriff in the case of a missing teen.
Expensive Gas Drove Up Inflation
WASHINGTON (AP) — More expensive gas drove up consumer prices in August by the most in three years.
More Protests Against Anti-Muslim Film
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO/AP) — More violent protests continue Friday at U.S. diplomatic missions in the Muslim world.
SLED not probing allegations against ex-prosecutor
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — State police are not investigating allegations that a former South Carolina prosecutor abused several boys while he was their Boy Scouts leader decades ago.
