SC DOT says overdue bills to contractors are paid
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The state Department of Transportation says it’s no longer overdue on payments to highway contractors.
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CPD Loses K9 Officers, Asks for Community’s Help
After one police dog retired a couple of weeks ago, one passed away last week and one prepares to turn in her badge, the Columbia Police Department needs new K9 officers and the community’s help.
Carnival Fantasy changes itinerary due to Irene
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Hurricane Irene has prompted a change in itinerary for the only cruise ship based in South Carolina.
Huntsman announces SC finance team
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman has unveiled his South Carolina campaign finance team for his Republican presidential bid.
Wilson remains in hospital with viral infection
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson remains in the hospital but doctors expect a complete recovery.
Irene hurts Myrtle Beach weekend hotel occupancy
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Researchers at Coastal Carolina University say that weekend hotel occupancy is taking a hit in Myrtle Beach because of Hurricane Irene, even though the storm is forecast to move onshore about 175 miles up the coast in North Carolina.
Being Prepared: Having a storm kit
Even though Hurricane Irene is not poised to move through the Midlands of South Carolina, it is important to make sure you have a Disaster Preparedness Kit so that if disaster strikes, you will be ready.
88-year-old SC man dies after golf cart accident
FORT MILL, S.C. (AP) — An 88-year-old Rock Hill man has died after he was pinned under a golf cart earlier this week.
Greenville man gets life sentence for killing mom
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — A Greenville man has been sentenced to life in prison for beating his mother to death last year.
Authorities file 29 counts against Ga. fugitive
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A Georgia man who escaped from a sheriff’s deputy and was free for three days in South Carolina now faces 29 charges.
