Organizers cap 2013 Bridge Run at 40,000
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Organizers of the Cooper River Bridge Run and Walk have capped next year’s race at 40,000.
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Cops: SC daycare worker hit infant with chair
AYNOR, S.C. (AP) — An employee at an Aynor daycare is facing a cruelty to children charge after police say she was caught on tape assaulting an infant with a chair.
Another finalist sliced from ‘American Idol’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “American Idol” viewers apparently didn’t like Deandre Brackensick.
Spring Concert Series Returns to Five Points
An old favorite is coming back to Five Points.
Gunshots, car chase cause fatal Florence crash
FLORENCE, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a Florence nurse on her way to work has been killed in a crash by a car that was trying to get away from someone who was firing gunshots from another vehicle.
Severe Erosion Causes Aiken Bridge to Sink 1 Foot
AIKEN, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina Department of Transportation crews are rushing to shore up a bridge in Aiken that is quickly sinking.
Authorities say severe erosion under the Laurens Street bridge has caused it to settle nearly a foot in the past several days. The bridge has been closed to vehicles and pedestrians.
CPD’s Fan the Heat Program Delivers Cool Relief
Officers with the Columbia Police Department were at the scene of Gonzalez Gardens Apartments near downtown Columbia Thursday, but not for a crime. The only villain they were fighting is the heat. Their secret weapon is brand new air conditioning units to residents who need them most.
Student: “I really just want a normal life.”
Two students inspire their entire school to help fight Type 1 Diabetes.
SC Gas Prices Up but Still Among Nations Lowest
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ As South Carolinians take to the road for Easter and spring break vacations, they’re paying about 15 cents more for a gallon of gas than last year.
Married Greer officers resign after public fight
GREER, S.C. (AP) — Greer police officers who are married to each other have resigned from the force after a domestic argument escalated, and one of them was arrested.
