Beach-Memorial Day
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) _ Researchers at Coastal Carolina University are forecasting a solid start to the summer season along South Carolina’s Grand Strand during the Memorial Day weekend.
Local News
Victim Identified in Fatal Shooting
We now know the identity of a man shot and killed in a Southeast Columbia neighborhood.
Columbia Man Arrested After High-Speed Chase
A burglary suspect has been arrested after leading deputies on a high speed chase that reached speeds of up to 100 miles per hour.
Utility Worker Dies in Santee Following Accident
A 45-year-old utility lineman replacing a pole in a residential area in Santee has died after a power line snapped and struck the man.
Richland Co. Sheriff’s Dept. Partners with Hospice
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is partnering with an area hospice company to aid Midlands elderly.
Governor Urges Lawmakers to Vote On-Record
South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is chastising senators for considering what she calls default voting.
SC Senate Dems fail in efforts to defund voter ID
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Democratic state senators have failed in a bid to remove funding from the proposed 2012-13 budget for the voter ID lawsuit.
Cash Mob Spurs Local Business
You may be familiar with Flash Mobs. An event where a group of strangers converge in a set location and break into a choreographed song and dance. Wednesday night one business owner was honored with a cash mob where the only thing dancing around was money.
SC Court Taking up Florence County Election Case
South Carolina’s highest court is hearing a legal challenge over a political party’s decision to allow some candidates on ballots for the June 12 primary.
Local economy set to gain this weekend
With gas prices down and big sales in groceries, clothing and automobiles, the local economy could gain big this Memorial Day Weekend.
