Texting and Driving
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A bill banning drivers from texting or reading electronic messages on South Carolina’s roadways has received key approval in the House.
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Stolen Pit Bulls ‘Ready’ for Adoption
Nearly a month after several pit bulls were stolen from a Columbia animal shelter and transported to Bamberg County to be placed in a dog training compound, the dogs return to Columbia and shelter officials claim many of them are ready to be adopted.
State Trooper Hurt in I-20 Wreck Near Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say a state trooper was injured after his patrol car was rear-ended as he tried to stop another car from speeding near Columbia.
Richland County deputies said the wreck happened on I-20 near Interstate 77 around 12:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Spartanburg park reopens after coyote threat
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — Spartanburg County officials are preparing to reopen a park that was closed last week because of concerns about coyotes.
Mount Pleasant police major quits after DUI charge
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (AP) — The second-ranking police officer in Mount Pleasant has resigned after his arrest on charges of drunken driving last weekend.
Warm weather has SC alligators awakening early
BEAUFORT, S.C. (AP) — This year’s warmer-than-normal winter has alligators in the Lowcountry awakening earlier from their winter hibernation.
Electric bus maker to hire 900 fewer workers
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — A company that makes electric buses in Greenville plans to hire 900 fewer workers than originally planned.
Judge’s SUV taken in Anderson; found in Newberry
ANDERSON, S.C. (AP) — Police say a judge’s sports utility vehicle has been recovered in Newberry County after a 90-mile chase.
Myrtle Beach authorities find electrocuted body
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Horry County officials are trying to determine the identity of a person found apparently electrocuted after Myrtle Beach firefighters responded to a blaze.
Former SC coach, teacher facing 22 abuse counts
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A former coach and teacher has been indicted on 22 felony counts of molesting boys in the Charleston area.
