Woman clings to hope she’ll find missing grandson
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina grandmother of a missing toddler says she is trying to focus on the future.
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Emergency Exercise looking for Volunteers
Horry County officials are getting ready to test South Carolina’s response to weapons of Mass Destruction during a 5 day drill.
USC-Arizona, A Friendly Championship Series
The Gamecocks will send Forrest Koumas (2-2) to the mound against an Arizona team that is fourth in the nation in batting (.330) and sixth in scoring (7.4 runs a game) in game one of college baseball’s national championship series Sunday at 8 p.m. on ESPN.
USC Eliminates Arkansas, Will Play For ThreePeat
For the third straight season, the Gamecocks will play for a national championship at the College World Series. USC beat Arkansas 3-2 Friday night to eliminate the Razorbacks and advance to the national championship series against Arizona. Game one of the best-of-three championship series is Sunday at 8 p.m. on ESPN2.
Take Your Dog to Work Day in Midlands
Businesses across the Midlands increased the canine employment rate Friday, as a nationwide idea of taking your pet to work, is quickly catching on here at home.
Woman’s Body Found in Van Parked in Santee
SANTEE, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say a woman’s body was found inside a parked van in Santee.
Investigators say it appears 31-year-old Kathy Mack of Orangeburg was shot to death, but an autopsy has been ordered to confirm how she died.
USC Blanks Arkansas 2-0 To Force Friday Game
The South Carolina Gamecocks survived their second elimination game of the day and kept their national title hopes alive with a 2-0 win over the Arkansas Razorbacks on Thursday night at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha. The Gamecocks (48-18) and Razorbacks (46-21) will meet again on Friday at 9 p.m. ET with the winner advancing to the championship series.
Three SC Guardsmen Killed in Afghanistan
Three South Carolina Army National Guard soldiers were killed in Afghanistan on Wednesday while conducting combat operations.
1st Lt. Ryan Davis Rawl, 30, of Lexington, Sgt. 1st Class Matthew Bradford Thomas, 30, of Easley and Spc. John David Meador II, 36, of Columbia were killed in Khowst City, Khowst Province, Afghanistan, when their patrol was attacked by a suicide bomber.
SC Senate Confirms State Inspector General
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A 30-year FBI veteran will become South Carolina’s first independent inspector general.
The Senate voted unanimously on Thursday to confirm Patrick Maley (MAY’-lee), Gov. Nikki Haley’s pick for the agency that investigates allegations of fraud, waste and abuse in state government.
Gamecock Nation Relieved, Ready for Arkansas Game
Thursday, Gamecock fans took over the Vista to watch USC send Kent State home from Omaha.
