6 dead as storms, possible tornadoes hit Southeast
ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) — At least six people have been killed by a storm system that spawned several possible tornadoes as it moved across the Southeast.
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President Picks SC Advisor For Reelection Bid
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ President Barack Obama will use a former South Carolina campaign leader as a senior advisor in his re-election bid.
Obama’s campaign said Thursday that Rick Wade will be in charge of South Carolina political affairs. Wade is also advising the Democratic National Committee on its 2012 convention in Charlotte.
Occupy Protesters Heed Governor’s Warning
A day after dozens of Occupy Columbia protesters are arrested and Governor Nikki Haley imposes a 6:00pm curfew on demonstrators, they obey the request, but say they are not done fighting for their cause.
Occupy Protests Resume After Arrests
The day after 19 Occupy Columbia protesters spent the night in jail, many of them returned to the State Capitol, signs in hand.
Shaw Air Base opens new store for airmen, soldiers
SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. (AP) — Soldiers, airmen and their families at Shaw Air Force Base are getting a new $20 million shopping center that will offer them everything from car rentals to hunting gear.
Hagood to address ROTC members at SC State
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — The cadets of South Carolina State’s Reserve Officer Training Course are hearing from the first woman to serve as command sergeant major for the Army’s Adjutant General School and regimental corps.
SC law officers using dummy to learn about crashes
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Law enforcement officers from around the state are learning from a dummy.
Occupy Protesters Forced to Leave
More than a dozen Occupy Columbia protesters are forcibly removed and arrested for unauthorized use of the state house grounds. This after Governor Haley gave demonstrators a 2 hour notice to leave peacefully or face repercussions.
SC Santa Sent Packing, Now Unpacking Sack
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ A Charleston Santa who was sent packing from a local hospital is one again unpacking his sack.
The Hollings Cancer Center of the Medical University of South Carolina said Wednesday volunteer Frank Cloyes may again dress up as Santa Claus to cheer patients.
Prescription Drug Summit
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Federal and state authorities are meeting in Columbia for a summit on prescription drug abuse and addiction.
United States Attorney Bill Nettles says representatives from the United States Attorney’s Office, the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy and the Drug Enforcement Administration are among those planning to gather Wednesday at the University of South Carolina’s Koger Center.
