Graham tours SC, warns against military cuts
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham is touring South Carolina to warn against massive cuts to military spending he says will severely harm the nation's forces and the state's bases.
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Man Lying on Tracks Killed By Train Near Winnsboro
WINNSBORO, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say a 32-year-old man has been struck and killed by a train while lying on the tracks near Winnsboro. Investigators said the engineer saw Antonio Pindeda on his back on the tracks as he rounded a curve around 8 p.m. Monday.
Could Beryl bring parts of South Carolina out of the drought?
Parts of South Carolina remain in a severe drought even with the recent rainfall, but Beryl could help the state.
Getting in Shape for the Summer
So, how's that New Year's resolution to lose weight and get in shape coming along? If you've had less than stellar results because you've given up a few months into the fight, fitness experts say use the warmer months to recapture that motivation.
Retiring Democrat briefly presides over SC Senate
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Senate's top Democrat has briefly directed the Republican-controlled chamber.
Free Character Building Summer Camp
If you are looking for something positive for your teenagers to do this summer, Parenting Solo may have the answer.
Dogs Maul 2-Year-Old to Death in Mount Pleasant
Authorities say a 2-year-old boy has been killed after he was mauled by dogs.
Can you Ace the Memorial Day History Quiz?
Memorial Day is about remembering those who paid the ultimate sacrifice so we could live freely. So instead of the hamburgers and hotdogs we decided to find out how much people really know about the history our troops fought for.
Escaped Inmates
ANDERSON, S.C. (AP) _ Deputies say two men have escaped from the Anderson County jail after chiseling through concrete blocks.
Suspect Dies
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say a man who jumped into a creek while being chased by Richland County deputies has died.
BUI's Up Already for Start of Memorial Day
Memorial Day officially marks the beginning of summer, but for revelers on Lake Murray, their holiday partying means more arrests and citations for local authorities.
Memorial Day in the Midlands
Monday, people across the Midlands took time to pause and remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for America.
Gamecocks to Host Clemson, Coastal Carolina in Regional
South Carolina's college baseball powerhouses are coming to Columbia for next weekend's NCAA tournament regional.
Hurricane Season Quickly Approaching
A cluster of thunderstorms that stalled off the southeastern U.S. coast on Saturday is expected to make for a sloppy, rainy Memorial Day on beaches and in tourist towns from Florida to South Carolina. Tropical storm warnings were in effect for the entire Georgia coastline, as well as parts of Florida and South Carolina, according to the National Hurricane Center in Miami.
Deceased Sheriff Sued by Orangeburg County
Orangeburg County alleges says its late sheriff, Larry Williams, along with his fiancee Ivadella Walters, stole thousands in taxpayer dollars prior to his death.
Boy Scout: "That was the flag made for this country."
Monday morning, Boy Scouts in Troop 276 will wake up before sunrise to put out American flags in yards across Northeast Columbia.
Florida advances with 7-2 win over South Carolina
Brian Johnson pitched a five-hitter and Mike Zunino hit a two-run homer to lead Florida to a 7-2 win over South Carolina Friday night, eliminating the two-time defending national champions from the Southeastern Conference tournament.
False hostage call rattles Northeast Columbia
After eight hours, Richland County deputies say an early morning hostage call in Northeast Columbia was a fake.
Haley, Husband Report $367,000 in 2011 Earnings
South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley's 2011 tax returns show she and her husband earned $367,000 last year, with $200,000 of that coming from the advance on her memoir.
Double Fatality
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) _ A car crash in Lexington County has claimed the lives of both the South Carolina driver and a North Carolina pedestrian walking along the highway.
Spoleto
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ The 36th edition of the Spoleto Festival USA is open in Charleston.
SC driver, NC pedestrian die in Lexington crash
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — A car crash in Lexington County has claimed the lives of both the South Carolina driver and a North Carolina pedestrian walking along the highway.
SC Senate approves $6.6B spending plan for 2012-13
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Senate has approved a $6.6 billion spending plan that gives most state workers a 3 percent raise, distributes more money to public schools and hires more than 100 law enforcement officers.
Wilkins: Clemson has no proposal on any league
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The chairman of Clemson University's board of trustees says the panel has no viable proposal before it to move to another league, but he says it would consider one if one comes.
Haley accuses House speaker in ethics probe
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is accusing House Speaker Bobby Harrell of inappropriately inserting himself into the House panel's probe into an ethics complaint against her.
