SC-based charter airline cancels flights
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina-based public charter airline Direct Air has canceled all flights and there is no word on when they might resume.
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Natural fiber firm to open SC plant in Pamplico
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Canadian company that produces and markets a natural fiber made from flax produced in South Carolina is investing $8 million in a plant in Pamplico.
Giving Youth a Fighting Chance
It’s not your typical martial arts class. This new program is designed to help steer at risk youth in the right direction. The instructor says it’s giving them a fighting chance to change their bad behavior.
4 men get sentences in robbery, death of SC woman
FLORENCE, S.C. (AP) — Four men charged in connection with robbing and killing a Florence woman more than three years ago have been sentenced.
Fallen Aiken Officers’ Loved Ones Receive Quilts
The loved ones of two Aiken police officers killed in the line of duty recently have received quilts for comfort.
SC River Site Debuts New Green Power Plant
SAVANNAH RIVER SITE, S.C. (AP) _ Officials at the Savannah River Site have opened a $795 million power plant that uses materials like wood chips and shredded tires to provide 30 percent of the electricity for the old nuclear weapons plant near Aiken.
Ellington Officially Gives Up Football
South Carolna’s two-sport standout Bruce Ellington is giving up football to concentrate on basketball. Ellington said Monday that basketball was his first love and he wanted to focus on that sport full time.
SC Senate To Elect New Leader
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina senators will choose a new leader this week after Senate President Pro Tem Glenn McConnell is sworn in as the next lieutenant governor.
South Carolina Associated Press 2011 broadcast contest winners.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Winners of the 2011 South Carolina Associated Press Broadcasters Contest to be honored March 31:
SC House to begin debating 2012-13 budget
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina House is debating its proposed $6.5 billion spending plan for the coming year.
