Gunshot Victim is 1st Rock Hill Homicide in 2013
ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) _ Investigators say a 34-year-old man has been shot to death in Rock Hill.
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'Curing Kids Cancer' Donates $50,000 to Childhood Cancer Research
Friday, 'Curing Kids Cancer,' donated a $50,000 check to Palmetto Health Children's Hospital to aid in childhood cancer research.
Couple charged after 13-month-old child's death
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” Lexington County deputies say they have charged a father and mother with homicide by child abuse after their 13-motnh-old daughter died from malnutrition and dehydration. Investigators say the child weighed just over 9…
SC school district tries to reach dropout students
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — An Orangeburg school district is trying to get students who have dropped out of high school back in the classroom. School District Five's office of dropout prevention is holding a walk Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to…
Lee County Cotton Festival has 5K, parade, pageant
BISHOPVILLE, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” The South Carolina Cotton Museum is working with the Lee County Chamber of Commerce to put on a Cotton Festival this weekend. The Item of Sumter reports (http://bit.ly/13TuPWX ) that Saturday's event in Bishopville…
SC volunteers work on dolls for deployed military
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” Volunteers are gathering to build and decorate anti-stress "Dang-It Dolls" for military servicemen and women. Organizer Carol Davis says Saturday's workshop is being held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Cayce…
Here is the latest South Carolina news from The Associated Press
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) âone space€one space” The Oklahoma Supreme Court says it will consider the custody dispute over a 3-year-old Cherokee girl. Dusten Brown of Oklahoma has been fighting a South Carolina couple, Matt and Melanie Capobianco, over custody of…
SC launching 'healthy outcomes' initiative
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” Hospitals statewide are working with free- and low-cost health clinics to improve the lives of thousands of South Carolina's chronically ill residents who don't have insurance. The state's "healthy outcomes initiative" starts next month…
Clemson University senior killed in truck crash
ST. MATTHEWS, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” The Calhoun County coroner says a 21-year-old woman on her way to a wedding has died in a crash that threw her and two others from a truck. The Herald of Rock Hill…
Deadly Nightclub Shooting
a 21 year old man is shot and killed outside of a Dillon County nightclub.
Governor Haley Readies Re-election Plans
Governor Nikki Haley's camp is busy prepping for the Campaigns re-election kick off, which will be Monday in Greenville.
Children's Trust of South Carolina Gala
A fundraiser and silent auction was held in the Capitol City to keep area children safe
Fort Jackson Welcomes New Commander
The Army Training Center is getting ready to welcome it's 46th commanding general.
Man Accused in Deadly Shooting Stabbed
Authorities in Chesterfield County are trying to figure out what led to a shooting turned stabbing over the weekend.
US Sen. Rand Paul making another trip to SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Rand Paul is returning to South Carolina this week, making his second trip here in as many months. On Monday, the Kentucky Republican is holding a fundraiser for U.S. Rep. Jeff Duncan in Anderson.…
Hilton Head Island Drowning
A woman on vacation with her family dies after drowning on Hilton Head Island over the weekend
3 people rescued from Saluda River
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Three people and a dog have been rescued from the Saluda River by firefighters in Greenville County. Parker Fire Chief Steve Alverson says a 48-year-old man and two brothers, ages 15 and 17, were pulled from…
Group Launches Web Site for Strong Mayor Petition
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- A petition drive is underway to change the way Columbia is governed. The group "Let Columbia Vote" has launched a web-site that allows residents to sign a petition that would put a strong-mayor referendum on the city's…
Outlet mall suggested as site for Catawba bingo
SANTEE, S.C. (AP) — The owner of the nearly-vacant Santee Outlet Mall hopes the Catawba Indian Nation can use it for a high-stakes bingo operation. The Times and Democrat of Orangeburg reports (http://bit.ly/19U7sV3 ) owner Herman Lischkoff is looking for…
Man Says Party Refused Service at SC Restaurant
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ A black man says his party of 25 was refused service at a North Charleston restaurant after a white customer complained.
New Commander At Fort Jackson
Columbia, SC (Fort Jackson)- Fort Jackson is preparing to welcome a new commander. Today, it announced Brigadier General Bradley Becker will take over the basic training base during a ceremony august 27th.
Haley Announces Plans to Seek Second Term
It's official! Governor Nikki Haley held a rally to announce her plans to retain her seat as South Carolina's Governor
South Congaree to Elect New Mayor/Councilman
South Congaree residents will head to the polls Tuesday to decide who will run their town.
CPSC Recalls Infant Night Gown
The Consumer Product Safety Commision is recalling Halo Sleep Sacks sold at Babies-R-Us.
Panel to discuss civil right history and future
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Democrats are holding a town hall to discuss the 50th anniversary of the civil rights march on Washington and what needs to happen with race relations in the U.S. in the future. The panel…
