9-Year-Old Bitten By Rattlesnake in SC
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say a 9-year-old boy is in serious condition after he was bitten by a rattlesnake last week while playing at a park in North Charleston.
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Drummer For Ricky Skaggs Band Found Dead In South Carolina
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) _ A drummer for Grammy-winning bluegrass legend Ricky Skaggs was found dead in the band's tour bus before a planned performance at Clemson University.
Shipping Rates Increase Before Holidays
With 16.5 billion cards, letters and packages to be delivered between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day, the U.S. Postal Service has shipping tips to help make sure gits are delivered promptly and safely during the holiday season.
You Can Be a Santa This Holiday Season
When you're out shopping this holiday season, you can also "Be a Santa to a Senior."
SC Officials Investigate Sex Crime Convict's Death
The State Law Enforcement Division is investigating the death of 49-year-old inmate serving a 20-year sentence for criminal sexual conduct with a minor.
Man Pleads Guilty to $2M Chicken Parts Fraud
Authorities say a 36-year-old Sumter man cheated a poultry plant out of more than $2 million by falsifying records about how he disposed of chicken parts.
Police Investigate Death of SC Man at Gas Station
Columbia police are investigating the death of a man whose body was found outside a gas station as a homicide.
SC Woman Stabbed After Surprising Burglar
MANNING, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say a Clarendon County woman has been stabbed to death after she came home and surprised a burglar. Sheriff Randy Garrett says 28-year-old Christopher Heck of Huntington, W. Va., has been charged with first-degree murder and burglary.
Black Friday Big Success
According to the National Retail Federation, shoppers looked for value and deals and spent billions, even in a sluggish economy.
Governor's Carolighting Cancelled
Due to the threat of inclement weather, the annual event has been called off. However, Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin and Governor Nikki R. Haley will hold a brief tree lighting ceremony at 6:00 p.m. on the north steps of the State House.
Gingrich Wins New Hampshire Backing: Set to Visit SC
Newt Gingrich will make campaign stops in South Carolina this week. This as he receives major backing from New Hampshire's largest newspaper.
Black Friday Trials and Triumphs
The day after Thanksgiving is survival of the fittest for sure, as Black Friday shoppers made their mark at the stores all across the Midlands.
Woman Wounded in SC Black Friday Robbery Attempt
A 55-year-old woman has been shot and wounded during a robbery attempt while she was shopping on Black Friday at a Myrtle Beach store.
Woman Faces Another Forgery Charge in Rock Hill
A former assisted living home employee in Rock Hill accused of killing one of the residents now faces another forgery charge.
Santee Cooper Stages Green Holiday Display
A new holiday light display staged by Santee Cooper is using green power.
SC--Fake Cop Assault
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) _ The Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office now has a description of a man officials are seeking in connection with a report of a motorist being pulled over by someone posing as a police officer.
Annual Thanksgiving Feast Not Just for Homeless
In its 21st year, the Annual Community Thanksgiving Day Dinner, hosted by Columbia's St. Peter's Catholic Church and First Baptist Church, did not disappoint, as some 400 volunteers served more than 1,000 residents, homeless or not.
Man Facing Attempted Murder Charge in Cop Shooting
Authorities say a man suspected of shooting a Lancaster County deputy in the stomach as he ate dinner at a restaurant has been charged with attempted murder.
SC Firefighter Assaulted
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ A Pelzer man has been arrested after authorities say he pushed and slapped a firefighter trying to help him after a car wreck. Greenville County deputies say 28-year-old Kenneth Henderson was arrested Tuesday night and charged with third-degree assault and battery.
Occupy Columbia Protesters Sue Governor Haley
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Several Occupy Columbia protesters arrested last week for refusing to leave the Statehouse grounds sued South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley and state public safety officials on Wednesday, saying their First Amendment rights were trampled when they were arrested for demonstrating on public property.
Aircraft Parts Maker GKN Aerospace Plans SC Plant
Aircraft parts maker GKN Aerospace plans to invest $38 million on an Orangeburg plant and create 250 jobs during the next six years.
Influenza Officially Arrives In South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina health officials are reporting that influenza has officially arrived. The Department of Health and Environmental Control says a case of Influenza B has been confirmed in a 5-year-old child from Lexington County.
Teen Hid As Man Took Items From SC Home
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) _ Lexington County deputies have arrested a man they say broke into a home and took items while a 17-year-old girl hid inside. Deputies said Tuesday 56-year-old Richard O'Neil Hatchell of Leesville faces several charges, including first-degree burglary and failure to stop for a blue light.
Ft. Jackson Soldiers 'Chow Down' for Thanksgiving
A massive dining hall at Fort Jackson was transformed into a Holiday wonderland for more 15,000 soldiers, as they prepare to graduate from Basic Training and head home for Thanksgiving.
Trouble in Toyland
Is there danger lurking on your child's Christmas wish list?
