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:
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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.
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.
SC Sheriff Sideswipes School Bus
The Highway Patrol says the Colleton County sheriff won’t face charges after his personal sports utility vehicle sideswiped a school bus in Orangeburg County.
Police make 2nd arrest in Five Points brawl
Police make a second arrest in a brawl that happenend at a Five Points restaurant over the weekend.
DSS Seeks to Double Welfare Families Finding Jobs
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.
‘Field of Dreams’ Honors USC Baseball Champs
McLeod Farms pays tribute to the USC Gamecocks back-to-back College World Series Championships in 2010 and 2011 by creating a special corn field maze to raise funds for area youth sports.
Chair: Eliminating SC DOT Commission hurts access
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — The chairman of the state Department of Transportation Commission says eliminating the panel would take away people’s access on transportation issues.
Fall bike rally starts at Myrtle Beach
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — The fall motorcycle rally for the Myrtle Beach area is under way.
SC DMV Offers Free Rides for Photos
The Department of Motor Vehicles is giving a free ride to 25 people who signed up to get a photo identification card to comply with a potential requirement to vote in South Carolina.
