Little Known SC Black History Facts
Little known black history facts exist about South Carolina more than one might think, and we got assistance from a local Catholic nun to help us uncover some of the hidden treasures, starting with her school.
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SC mom charged after leaving son at gas station
BOILING SPRINGS, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina woman has been charged with neglect after stranding her son, who has cerebral palsy, at a gas station.
Cops hope sketch will help ID woman found in SC
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — Investigators hope a new sketch will help identify a woman whose remains were found last fall under a couch in Spartanburg County.
Man gets life sentence for 2008 torture death
AIKEN, S.C. (AP) — A Columbia man has been sentenced to life in prison for the 2008 torture and murder of an Aiken man.
Advocates protest end of SC homeless camp site
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Homeless people and their advocates are criticizing a decision to evict people from a local camp site ahead of the Bi-Lo Myrtle Beach Marathon.
Feds want to end camping at Oconee County site
MOUNTAIN REST, S.C. (AP) — The U.S. Forest Service wants the public’s input on its proposal to stop overnight camping at a site in Oconee County.
1 man killed in Horry County house fire
CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a man has died in a house fire in Horry County.
SC mayor sneaks into town hall, pulls over trooper
NORWAY, S.C. (AP) — Jim Preacher couldn’t wait nine more days to become mayor of the tiny town of Norway. So he had a friend climb into Town Hall through an unlocked window and let him in so he could change the locks and take over the town’s checkbook.
SC officials confirm body is missing woman
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (AP) — The Charleston County Coroner’s office has identified the body of Dara Lee Watson, who police say was killed by her fiancé days before he committed suicide.
‘Bat house’ could be solution for upstate school
FOUNTAIN INN, S.C. (AP) — Don’t call it the Bat Cave, but a special dwelling for the nocturnal critters could be the solution for a Greenville County school recently infested by the animals.
