Man gets life for killing girlfriend in Greenville
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — A man has been sentenced to life in prison after being convicted of killing his girlfriend in Greenville three years ago.
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Midlands Movie-Goers React to Massacre
The title ‘Dark Knight Rises’ took on new meaning for hundreds in Colorado. However, while folks in the Midlands are thinking of those impacted in Colorado, they are determined to keep living their lives when it comes to their favorite films.
Sheriff: Brett Parker Arrested in Ascot Double Murder
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department has arrested Brett Parker in connection with the double shootings in Ascot Estates.
SC Jobless Rate up to 9.4 Percent in June
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina’s jobless rate has gone up for the second month in a row.
The state Department of Employment and Workforce said Friday that unemployment was 9.4 percent in June. That’s 0.3 percentage points higher than in May but more than a full percentage point lower than the 10.5 percent recorded one year ago.
Myrtle Beach publisher takes top job in Charleston
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The publisher of The Sun-News in Myrtle Beach is leaving that newspaper to become the new publisher at The Post and Courier of Charleston.
Columbia, USC wrap up summer sports camps
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Columbia’s parks department is wrapping up a sports camp being held in conjunction with the University of South Carolina.
Graham: Money still needed for harbor deepening
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The designation of the Charleston Harbor deepening as a national significant project may speed studies of the project, but U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham says money is still needed for the $300 million effort.
Investment commission rejects treasurer’s motions
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has renewed a threat to stop writing checks on signed investment contracts, saying if he’s not comfortable knowing what’s in a contract, he won’t send the money.
2 arrested in killing of bound and gagged man
MARION, S.C. (AP) — Marion County deputies say two men have been arrested in the killing of a 71-year-old man who was gagged with his hands and ankles bound together.
Coroner: Disabled son dies day after father
BLACKSBURG, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a 34-year-old disabled man has died from dehydration after his father died from a heart problem and there was no one around to help.
