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Dogs Maul 2-Year-Old to Death in Mount Pleasant
Authorities say a 2-year-old boy has been killed after he was mauled by dogs.
Escaped Inmates
ANDERSON, S.C. (AP) _ Deputies say two men have escaped from the Anderson County jail after chiseling through concrete blocks.
Suspect Dies
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say a man who jumped into a creek while being chased by Richland County deputies has died.
BUI's Up Already for Start of Memorial Day
Memorial Day officially marks the beginning of summer, but for revelers on Lake Murray, their holiday partying means more arrests and citations for local authorities.
Gamecocks to Host Clemson, Coastal Carolina in Regional
South Carolina's college baseball powerhouses are coming to Columbia for next weekend's NCAA tournament regional.
Hurricane Season Quickly Approaching
A cluster of thunderstorms that stalled off the southeastern U.S. coast on Saturday is expected to make for a sloppy, rainy Memorial Day on beaches and in tourist towns from Florida to South Carolina. Tropical storm warnings were in effect for the entire Georgia coastline, as well as parts of Florida and South Carolina, according to the National Hurricane Center in Miami.
Deceased Sheriff Sued by Orangeburg County
Orangeburg County alleges says its late sheriff, Larry Williams, along with his fiancee Ivadella Walters, stole thousands in taxpayer dollars prior to his death.
Florida advances with 7-2 win over South Carolina
Brian Johnson pitched a five-hitter and Mike Zunino hit a two-run homer to lead Florida to a 7-2 win over South Carolina Friday night, eliminating the two-time defending national champions from the Southeastern Conference tournament.
Haley, Husband Report $367,000 in 2011 Earnings
South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley's 2011 tax returns show she and her husband earned $367,000 last year, with $200,000 of that coming from the advance on her memoir.
Double Fatality
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) _ A car crash in Lexington County has claimed the lives of both the South Carolina driver and a North Carolina pedestrian walking along the highway.
Spoleto
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ The 36th edition of the Spoleto Festival USA is open in Charleston.
Police: Gilbert Man Kills Estranged Wife
A Gilbert man is in custody, accused of killing his estranged wife.
State Rep. DUI Charge
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A South Carolina state representative running for the state's newly created 7th Congressional District seat is facing weapons and drunken driving charges.
Beach-Memorial Day
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) _ Researchers at Coastal Carolina University are forecasting a solid start to the summer season along South Carolina's Grand Strand during the Memorial Day weekend.
Governor Urges Lawmakers to Vote On-Record
South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is chastising senators for considering what she calls default voting.
SC Court Taking up Florence County Election Case
South Carolina's highest court is hearing a legal challenge over a political party's decision to allow some candidates on ballots for the June 12 primary.
South Carolina Senate Resumes Budget Debate
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Democratic state senators have failed in a bid to remove funding from the proposed 2012-13 budget for the voter ID lawsuit. The Senate defeated 24-17 on Wednesday an amendment stripping $1 million from the attorney general's office for its fight with the federal government on a state law requiring voters to show photo identification.
Shaw-Indianapolis 500
SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. (AP) _ A member of the Air Force's 20th Fighter Wing at South Carolina's Shaw Air Force base is taking part in a military tribute at this weekend's Indianapolis 500.
Video Shows SC Union Leader Striking Haley Piñata
A YouTube video of the retiring president of the South Carolina AFL-CIO hitting a piñata with Gov. Nikki Haley's face on it has the national union distancing itself from what it calls an ``inappropriate joke.''
Long DMV Lines Could Be Thing of Past
On June 4, 2012, the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will begin a pilot program offering road tests by appointment in 12 offices across the state for Class D passenger and Class M motorcycle licenses.
First Boeing Aircraft Made in SC to Take Flight
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ The first Boeing 787 made in South Carolina goes up for a test flight this week. Boeing spokeswoman Candy Eslinger confirms that the first flight is planned for Wednesday. The plane will take off from the Charleston International Airport near the company's new $750 million North Charleston assembly plant.
Columbia Call Center
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ An Indian company is opening a 300-seat call center in Columbia.
'Small Business Week' Declared in Columbia
Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin, along with Ike McLeese, president and CEO of the Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce, presented a proclamation, declaring May 21st-May 25th Small Business Week in an effort to show leaders' support of small businesses and encourage customers to shop locally more often.
SC State Names 3 Finalists for Interim President
Two of South Carolina State University's three candidates to be interim president are from outside the school.
