More federal money expected to build beaches
ISLE OF PALMS, S.C. (AP) — There are more federal dollars available this year to rebuild beaches than at any time during the past 15 years, thanks to the end of congressional earmarks.
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SC mother seeks bond in breast-feeding death
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — A Spartanburg County mother charged with passing a lethal dose of morphine to her daughter through breast milk wants to be released on bond.
Inmate’s claim he fathered Caylee unfounded
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Prison officials say an inmate who claims he fathered 2-year-old Caylee Anthony was behind bars when she was conceived.
Solicitor mulls death penalty in SC deputy slaying
LAURENS, S.C. (AP) — A prosecutor is considering if he’ll pursue the death penalty against a man charged with killing a Laurens County deputy.
Anderson remains ID’d as missing 45-year-old woman
ANDERSON, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say the bones found inside a 50-foot deep abandoned well near Anderson belong to 45-year-old woman missing since May.
Tanner earns Diamond/ABCA coach of year honors
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina’s Ray Tanner was named the national coach of the year by Diamond/American Baseball Coaches Association.
Clemson OKs budget, re-elects Wilkins as chairman
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson University has again selected former U.S. Ambassador to Canada David Wilkins as the chairman of its board of trustees.
Enthusiasts in Gaffney for SC peach festival
GAFFNEY, S.C. (AP) — Peaches are among South Carolina’s top crops, and a festival honoring the sweet, fuzzy fruit is under way this weekend in Gaffney.
SC to unveil new small business loan program
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina small businesses will get a new source of funds under a new federal program.
Police seize cocaine, weapons from Columbia home
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Columbia police have arrested a woman they say was selling cocaine in a house with three children.
