Forestry officials show off new wildfire equipment
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina forestry officials are showing off new wildfire-fighting equipment that keeps firefighters safer while allowing them to get closer to the flames.
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2 face drug charges at fatal SC fire scene
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Two men have been charged with attempting to make methamphetamine at a Goose Creek apartment building that was destroyed in a fire that killed three people.
Official: Guard taken hostage at SC prison
BISHOPVILLE, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina Department of Corrections spokesman says a guard has been taken hostage at a maximum security prison in Bishopville.
Lego brings attraction to Myrtle Beach for summer
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Broadway at the Beach says it has a new attraction which should be the building blocks for some summer fun.
Military dog laid to rest at Joint Base Charleston
JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The military working dog that conducted thousands of safety searches is scheduled to be laid to rest at Joint Base Charleston.
SC teacher accused of assault in pre-trial program
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — A Beaufort County middle school teacher who allegedly dragged a student under a table and told him “this is what the Nazis do to Jews” has entered a pre-trial intervention program.
Guard rescued at SC prison; officers control unit
BISHOPVILLE, S.C. (AP) — A prison guard held hostage at a South Carolina prison has been rescued and officers have regained control of the facility.
Charleston cruise lawsuit gets hearing
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A year after a lawsuit was filed challenging the expanded cruise industry in Charleston, the case is going to court.
SC court reinstates Charleston man’s life sentence
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina’s highest court has reinstated a life sentence for a Charleston man convicted of raping and killing a neighbor.
House, Senate delay compromise on pension reform
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — House and Senate members are delaying a meeting to develop a compromise on reforming public workers’ pension system.
