USC project puts historic SC newspapers online
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina newspapers published between 1860 and 1922 can be accessed on the Web thanks to a project of the University of South Carolina Libraries.
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USC’s Wounded Warrior Captain
USC’s game with Auburn will be a little more than just about football Saturday. The Gamecocks will wear special uniforms to help raise money for Under Armour’s Wounded Warrior Project.
Continental Tire Plant deal unfinished
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -The chairman of the Sumter County Council says Continental Tire will build a plant in his county and bring up to 1,700 jobs, but a company spokeswoman says the deal isn’t finished.
Fallen Cyclist Turns Deadly on SC Road
BLYTHEWOOD, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say a bicyclist lying on a rural Richland County road was struck and killed after the driver of an SUV swerved to miss a bystander who ran into her path to warn her of the fallen person.
VA Loan Closings May Be Hampered by Fee Snag
A delayed plan to lower fees on veterans’ home loans may bring higher costs and delays in loan closings.
SC GOP: ‘We will be first in the South’
South Carolina republican leaders react to Florida republican leaders’ announcement that its state’s presidential preference primary will be held January 31, which sends other states, including South Carolina, scrambling to establish new primary dates.
Hundreds to run for their lives and Walk for Life
Saturday morning hundreds of women will take steps against breast cancer.
SC GOP Condemns Florida Primary Date
Florida will hold its presidential primary on Jan. 31, a decision that is expected to prompt other states to move up their primary and caucus dates.
A special committee made the decision Friday, thwarting efforts by national GOP leaders to push back the nominating process.
South Carolina Remains in Moderate Drought
All of South Carolina remains in a moderate drought despite heavy rains in some areas over the past week.
Student Loan Fraud
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A 36-year-old former state prison inmate from Florence has been sentenced to more than four years in federal prison for using the names of 23 fellow inmates to falsely secure financial aid for online college courses.
