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.
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.
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, S.C. (AP) — A Greenville man has been sentenced to life in prison for beating his mother to death last year.
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.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A former accountant at the University of South Carolina has pleaded guilty to taking nearly $180,000 from the school several years ago.
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Plans are moving forward for a $142 million makeover of a Charleston auditorium to create a world class performing arts center.
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — With a tropical storm watch posted for most of the South Carolina coast, emergency officials are warning boaters to stay off the water and swimmers to stay out of the water.
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The Coast Guard has increased its alert level on the South Carolina coast and is advising large vessels to make preparations to leave or to let the agency know they are staying as Hurricane Irene approaches.
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — An environmental group is objecting to plans by a Hilton Head Island man to build a 955-foot walkway to a floating dock off Hilton Head Island.
