Calhoun News

Little Known SC Black History Facts

Little known black history facts exist about South Carolina more than one might think, and we got assistance from a local Catholic nun to help us uncover some of the hidden treasures, starting with her school.

SC State Finances

ORANGEBURG, .S.C. (AP) _ Trustees at South Carolina State University in Orangeburg say they will cover a budget shortfall this year largely with reserve funds.

Man Charged With Murder in Swansea Shooting

LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) _ Lexington County deputies say they have charged a 31-year-old man with murder in the shooting of a man who bled to death in his Swansea home. Sheriff James Metts said Friday that Patrick Larry planned to rob 43-year-old Matthew Milhouse Jr. at his home Sunday and ended up shooting him in the leg with a shotgun.

USC Wins 14th Straight Season Opener

L.B. Dantzler's two-out RBI single in the bottom of the eighth inning helped lift second ranked South Carolina to a 2-1 victory over VMI on Opening Day at Carolina Stadium in front of a sellout crowd of 8,242 fans.

Stolen Pit Bulls: Shelter Update

If you suspect your lost or missing pit bull is one of those stolen from Columbia recently and then taken to a dog fighting training compound in Bamberg County, there are ways to locate the animal safely.

Chemical Company Expanding in Lee County

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A chemical company plans to expand its operations in Lee County, creating 60 new jobs. Gov. Nikki Haley said Thursday that Martech Research will spend nearly $5 million to expand the operation in Bishopville.

Fatal Dog Attack

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ The South Carolina Court of Appeals has overturned the conviction and five-year prison sentence of a Dillon County man whose dogs attacked and killed a 10-year-old boy.

More Voting Modifications Proposed in SC

Republican State Representative Alan Clemmons of Myrtle Beach is proposing restrictions on third party voter registration organizations like churches and other civic organizations; however, those who oppose the measure say it amounts to voter suppression tactics.

Lyman Man Gets 25 Years in Fatal Motorcycle Wreck

GREER, S.C. (AP) _ A Lyman man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for his role in an alcohol-related crash that killed two people on a motorcycle and injured a third. Solicitor Barry Barnette says 40-year-old Kevin Casey was sentenced Tuesday after pleading guilty to two counts of felony driving under the influence with a death and felony driving under the influence with great bodily injury.

Hall Of Fame

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) _ The state's first black Supreme Court justice since Reconstruction is the newest member of the South Carolina Hall of Fame.

Man gets 40 years for Fatal Upstate Shooting

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) _ A judge has sentenced an Inman man to 40 years in prison in a shooting that killed one man and wounded a woman. Prosecutors said 23-year-old Charvus Nesbitt submitted an Alford plea Monday to murder, attempted murder and other charges, which is a plea where he does not admit guilt but concedes there is enough evidence for a conviction.

News by county

Meet The Team

On Twitter

Facebook

What's On