DHEC to guide businesses through permit process
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ The director of South Carolina's environmental control agency says businesses that need several permits to open or expand will soon have a personal guide through the red tape.
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Old Myrtle Beach Inn Torn Down
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) _ A three-story brick hotel that has survived major hurricanes has been torn down in Myrtle Beach. The oceanfront Chesterfield Inn was demolished Wednesday to make way for new development, a miniature golf course and restaurant set to open in February.
Teacher: We've been dreaming and planning for this for over a year.
A group of students at Southeast Middle School are changing habits among the entire student body with one project.
2 more sought in South Carolina double slaying
LORIS, S.C. (AP) — Authorities are seeking two more suspects in the shooting death of a man and his son in Horry County.
Autopsy Expected on Body Found on Lawn
An autopsy is expected to reveal the cause of death of a Midlands woman whose body was found sprawled on her front lawn in Northeast Columbia Thursday morning.
Richland Two receives IT award
Richland School District Two was awarded the 2012 Palmetto Pillar award for IT Infrastructure, the district announced Wednesday.
UPS Foundation donating $5,000 to Harvest Hope
Harvest Hope is about to receive another big donation Thursday.
Water main break on Beltline Boulevard
A water main break is disrupting water service for parts of Beltline Boulevard in Columbia.
SC still lacks enforcement system, 24 years later
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina still lacks a system for tracking deadbeat dads and moms online, nearly a quarter-century after federal law required it.
Trick-or-treat killing suspect wants time reduced
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A convicted drug dealer accused of answering a Halloween door knock by spraying bullets, killing a 12-year-old trick-or-treater, wants his sentence reduced.
Sub Shop Offering Lunch for $1
Here's the chance to get a steal during your lunch break Thursday afternoon.
Donation to Help Local Charity
Your purchase can help out a local charity Thursday evening.
Southern Rock Legends Reach out to Midlands Fans
Some Southern Rock legends have made a pit stop in the Midlands.
NC, SC Students to Get Free Breakfast in Class
School systems in North Carolina and South Carolina are among 15 nationwide where students will be able to eat breakfast at school for free this year.
Greenville Mother Indicted in Bi-Lo Baby Case
A mother accused of abandoning her newborn infant in the toilet of a South Carolina sports arena has been indicted.
USC Police: 5 Guns Found in Student's Dorm Room
A USC Freshman is facing charges after police say they found five handguns in his dorm room.
One-Man Voter Registration Drive Hits Midlands
With 76 days until the 2012 General Election, the deadline to register quickly approaches. However, one Midlands man is on a mission to increase registration numbers, in a very unique way.
Sheriff: They're out there on a robbery rampage.
A rash of robberies at Midlands businesses has authorities on alert.
SC ACT scores improved slightly for 4th year
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's graduating seniors saw slight improvement on their ACT college entrance exam scores for a fourth consecutive year, but the state's average on the exam's four tests remains lower than the national score.
Columbia police department unveiling new guns
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Top Columbia officials are holding a news conference to unveil new weapons for the police department.
USC names Jeanette Andrews College of Nursing dean
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The University of South Carolina's College of Nursing is getting a 27-year nursing veteran and researcher in anti-smoking efforts as its new dean.
Orangeburg officials: 50 dogs seized at 2 sites
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say they seized at least 50 animals from two locations in Orangeburg after getting a report of a dog on a roof.
Teen arrested for taking money from Carowinds
FORT MILL, S.C. (AP) _ A 16-year-old Carowinds worker has been fired and banned from the park for a year after deputies in York County say he hid $80 somewhere in the park, then stole another $267.
SC man pleads guilty in grisly fraud case
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina man has pleaded guilty to a federal fraud charge in a scheme authorities say includes severed limbs.
Checking up on your appliances
Every day, so many people turn to their dependable appliances to get things done around the house, but what happens when the appliance stops working? Doing some preventive maintenance may help you avoid the headache. Crysty Vaughan explains how in this edition of the Consumer Minute.
