Judge Matthew Perry Remembered
Civil rights pioneer and long-time federal judge Matthew Perry Jr. is being remembered for transforming segregationist South Carolina with his relentless pursuit of justice and love of the law.
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Viers announces for SC’s new 7th District
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Republican State Rep. Thad Viers of Myrtle Beach says he’s a candidate for South Carolina’s new 7th Congressional District seat.
Gamecocks Kick Off Preseason Practice
Fans got their first glimpse of the 2011 edition of South Carolina Gamecock football team Wednesday night, as the squad worked out at the Bluff Road practice fields. The squad was dressed in helmets and shorts for the first workout of the fall, which lasted about two hours and drew a couple thousand fans.
Feds find nearly $2M in fraudulent expenses at SRS
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Federal prosecutors say five people have been convicted and nearly $2 million has been recovered in an investigation into fraudulent expense claims from stimulus money given to the Savannah River Site.
Federal Agents Sieze Guns from Columbia Neighborhood
Residents of Columbia’s Greenview community rest easier now that several firearms are taken out of their neighborhood.
SC BMW ups production amid increased X3 demand
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — German automaker BMW is making plans to increase production at its Greer plant amid higher earnings reports.
SC students offered $966 million in scholarships
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Education Department says the class of 2011 was offered a record $966 million in college scholarships.
SC audit: Program to reach disabled babies faulted
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A state audit shows that South Carolina’s system of finding and helping infants and toddlers with disabilities is not reaching enough children and doesn’t properly monitor those who provide the services.
Mother Arrested After Child Found Wandering In The Street
One woman is behind bars tonight, charged with unlawful conduct toward a child after she left her 3 year old daughter home alone to go to the gas station.
Cops: Teens go on spending spree after $37K theft
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Lexington County deputies say three teens who stole $37,000 from a Chapin home used the cash to buy a dirt bike, video games and a gun.
