Same-Sex Rights Groups Hold Starbucks Appreciation Day
Same-sex marriage activists are planning to head to Starbucks and other brick and mortar stores in droves Tuesday.
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Cats in the City: No Decision Yet
West Columbia City Council members heard from the public Tuesday night about a proposed cat ordinance, but no vote was taken.
Charleston's new fire chief being introduced
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Charleston residents are getting a chance to meet their new fire chief.
Columbia residents await results of lead testing
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Residents of a Columbia neighborhood that was once home to a fertilizer plant are waiting to see if they have elevated levels of arsenic and lead in their blood.
Cops: Sibling stabbing began as fight over glasses
ST. HELENA ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a St. Helena Island man's stabbing death at the hands of his sister began as a fight over broken glasses.
Woman said she was 'Karate Kid' before hitting cop
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a Chesnee woman who tried to bite a deputy during her arrest said she was the "Karate Kid" before assaulting the officer.
Plaintiffs seek to amend Savannah River complaint
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The plaintiffs suing over the $650 million deepening of the Savannah River shipping channel want a federal judge to rule the project is subject to all South Carolina environmental laws.
With farming booming, ag expo planned for Florence
FLORENCE, S.C. (AP) — With farming booming in South Carolina, a new agriculture event is being staged in Florence this winter.
Homeless man sentenced to 22 years in 2009 death
CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — A homeless man has been sentenced to 22 years in prison for the 2009 death of another homeless man.
Red Ventures expanding in SC, adding 1,000 jobs
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Direct marketing company Red Ventures is expanding in Lancaster County and expects to add 1,000 employees over the next five years.
Search continues for man missing on Lake Keowee
SENECA, S.C. (AP) — Authorities are continuing their search for a 22-year-old Indiana man missing on Lake Keowee in South Carolina for about two days and presumed drowned.
SC's Haley, raised Sikh, reacts to shooting
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley was raised in the Sikh faith and is commenting on the deadly weekend shooting at a Sikh temple in Wisconsin.
Flesh-eating bacteria kills Charleston man
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a Charleston man has died after contracting flesh-eating bacteria.
7-year-old is ejected from SUV during chase
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a 7-year-old girl was ejected from the SUV she was riding in during a crash after she unbuckled her seat belt to throw marijuana out the window during a police chase.
National Lighthouse Day marked in SC
SULLIVANS ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — National Lighthouse Day is being celebrated on the South Carolina coast at Charleston Light, also known as the Sullivans Island lighthouse.
Organizers of Carrier Classic outlining plans
MOUNT PLEANSANT, S.C. (AP) — The Carrier Classic basketball event is coming to the South Carolina coast this fall.
Chapin Hosts Early National Night Out
National Night Out is typically held the first Tuesday in August, buy the Town of Chapin is getting an early start.
Palmetto Health Offers Infant CPR Class
You have a chance to learn how to save a baby's life during an emergency.
Public Opinion Wanted Regarding Feral Cats
The City of West Columbia wants your opinion.
Irmo Goes Greener with New Program
Irmo already has a high rate of citizens who recycle, but town officials are hoping to increase those numbers by giving residents more space to fill.
Flesh-Eating Bacteria Kills Charleston Man
Authorities say a Charleston man has died after contracting flesh-eating bacteria.
Managers at SC coastal refuge seek more land
AWENDAW, S.C. (AP) — The sea is claiming islands and marsh at Cape Romain on the South Carolina coast.
Ron Paul at fundraiser for SC senator's campaign
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Ron Paul is returning to South Carolina as part of a fundraising effort for state Sen. Tom Davis.
PGA Championship means $92M in direct tourism
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — This week's PGA Championship being played at Kiawah Island is expected to mean about $92 million in direct economic impact for one of South Carolina's biggest industries.
DHEC hiring Yarborough to head legislative affairs
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's health and environmental agency has picked a new person to act as its chief liaison with state legislators.
