Heat advisory issued for 32 SC counties
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Weather forecasters are warning about the dangers of heat in most of South Carolina.
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Woman claiming cancer given $50,000 by friend
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Police in Charleston are looking for a woman who they say claimed to be a cancer patient and scammed a friend out of more than $50,000.
South Carolina ETV cuts 17 jobs
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina’s educational television network is cutting 17 jobs as it deals with budget cuts and the loss of some federal grants.
Hilton Head beach project moves ahead
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — A project to rebuild a mile of beach on Hilton Head Island is expected to get started in October.
Greenville sheriff: 14 arrests in gang crimes
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Greenville County sheriff’s deputies have arrested 14 people and are searching for another suspect in connection with two shootings and other violent crimes tied to gang activity.
Cops: Teens go on spending spree after $37K theft
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Lexington County deputies say three teens who stole $37,000 from a Chapin home used the cash to buy a dirt bike, video games and a gun.
2 members of MS-13 gang get life for SC killing
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Two men convicted in a murder-for-hire scheme that ended in the death of a West Columbia man nearly three years ago have been sentenced to life in prison.
Auto parts supplier Fehrer to expand, add jobs
DUNCAN, S.C. (AP) — Auto parts producer Fehrer (FAIR’-er) Automotive is expanding in South Carolina, creating 130 new jobs over five years.
Johns Island woman wins SC meal from Lee brothers
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Johns Island woman has won a meal for her supper club made by South Carolina chefs and best-selling cookbook authors Matt Lee and Ted Lee.
Cruise council meeting aboard Carnival Fantasy
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Members of a business group supporting the cruise industry in Charleston meet aboard the Carnival Fantasy, the one cruise liner that calls Charleston home.
