Denmark woman charged with stealing veteran's cash
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- A Denmark woman has been charged with using money she was managing for a veteran to buy things for herself, including a luxury vehicle.
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SC Man Gets 30 Years for Killing Grandmother
RIDGELAND, S.C. (AP) _ A 33-year-old man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison in the stabbing death of his child's grandmother. Prosecutors said that Jasper County jurors found Antonio Scott guilty Wednesday of one count of murder in Cynthia Nelson's death.
Small Earthquake Reported near Charleston
Scientists report a small earthquake has shaken areas near Charleston
Suspects in 5Pts. Beating Released
A court hearing Wednesday is bittersweet for the family of beating victim, Carter Strange, as some of those accused of his assault go home.
Greenville Deputies Release Shooting Victim's Name
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ Greenville County authorities have released the name of a woman shot to death at her home. Deputy Coroner Kent Dill says 53-year-old Yolanda Kim Thurston was found in a bedroom of her home early Monday morning. Dill says he thinks Thurston was found several hours after she was shot.
Legislator Introduces Bill to Reduce SC Gas Tax
A Democratic state legislator wants South Carolina to reduce its gas tax by 10 percent.
Football Game Stabbing
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say two men have been arrested for an assault and stabbing before the Clemson-South Carolina football game.
'Stinky Situation' for Local Animal Shelter
A septic problem poses a different problem for officials at Pets Incoporated in West Columbia, but you may be able to help.
SC Man Gets Life for Killing Girlfriend
RIDGELAND, S.C. (AP) _ A Jasper County man has been sentenced to life in prison after admitting he beat his girlfriend to death The Island Packet of Hilton Head reports (http://bit.ly/uwSHoi ) that 46-year-old Terry Swanger pleaded guilty Monday to murder, the same day jury selection in his trial was set to start.
SC Court: Injury Risk Comes with Contact Sports
South Carolina's Supreme Court has ruled people playing contact sports assume the risk they will be injured. The high court on Monday upheld a lower court's ruling that a man who was injured in a 2004 pickup softball game during a Boy Scouts camping trip in Sumter should have known he could be hurt.
Myrtle Beach Offers Incentives to Bring Flights
Myrtle Beach International Airport officials won't charge fees for at least a year to airlines willing to bring flights to and from certain cities at least five times a week.
Lexington County Man Charged with Stabbing Nephew
A Lexington County man has been arrested and accused of stabbing his nephew to death.
Haley, 1st Family Hosting Christmas Open House
Gov. Nikki Haley and South Carolina's first family are inviting the public to enjoy holiday decorations at the Governor's Mansion.
USC To Play Nebraska In Capital One Bowl
South Carolina and Nebraska will play in the Capital One Bowl Jan. 2 at the Citrus Bowl in Orlando. Both teams accepted their bids Sunday. It will be the first meeting between the schools since 1987 and first-ever postseason matchup.
Deputies: Fight Over Money, Cause of Fatal Stabbing
Lexington County Sheriff’s Department deputies on Sunday, December 4 arrested a 42-year-old Leesville man on charges that the man fatally stabbed his nephew early Sunday at a home on Two Notch Road near Leesville, where the two men rented separate bedrooms.
Clemson Clocks Va Tech To Win ACC Championship
Tajh Boyd threw three touchdown passes and ran for another as Clemson (No. 20 BCS, No. 21 AP) routed No. 5 Virginia Tech 38-10 Saturday night to win its first Atlantic Coast Conference championship in 20 years.
SC Coastal Park to Remain Closed through 2012
Folly Beach County Park, the Charleston County park that was heavily damaged last summer due to Hurricane Irene, will remain closed through 2012.
Horry County School Gets 4 Bomb Threats in a Week
MURRELLS INLET, S.C. (AP) _ Horry County authorities are investigating the fourth bomb threat this week at St. James High School. Investigators said the school was threatened twice on Friday.
Body Found In Median Folo
HARLEYVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say a man found dead in the median of Interstate 26 about 30 miles outside of Charleston was struck by a vehicle.
Dabo Continues to Jab Gamecocks and Spurrier
It was supposed to be a press conference addressing the ACC Championship game between Clemson and Virginia Tech. Well, it eventually was, but as most fans and media predicted, the first question to Tiger head coach Dabo Swinney was about Swinney's barking remarks he made towards the Gamecocks and Steve Spurrier on Thursday night.
Smartphone Accessories Recalled
If you have an iPhone or iPod Touch, check your accessories because some of them are being recalled.
Midlands Sheriff Uses Social Media to Stay in Contact with You
One Midlands sheriff is using the latest technology to pass important informatino onto you.
GOP Debate in SC to Go on without Volleyballs
The Republican presidential candidates will have to dodge barbs, but not volleyballs, when they meet in a debate next month on the South Carolina coast.
Man Charged in Killing of Teen in SC Home
CONWAY, S.C. (AP) _ Horry County police say they have charged a man with murder in the shooting of a teen in a Conway mobile home last month. Investigators said 21-year-old Keir Johnson was arrested Thursday morning.
Body Found In Median
HARLEYVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ Crews mowing the grass in the median on Interstate 26 outside of Charleston have found a body.
