Spoleto
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ The 36th edition of the Spoleto Festival USA is open in Charleston.
Local News
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.
Police: Gilbert Man Kills Estranged Wife
A Gilbert man is in custody, accused of killing his estranged wife.
State Rep. DUI Charge
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A South Carolina state representative running for the state's newly created 7th Congressional District seat is facing weapons and drunken driving charges.
Beach-Memorial Day
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) _ Researchers at Coastal Carolina University are forecasting a solid start to the summer season along South Carolina's Grand Strand during the Memorial Day weekend.
Victim Identified in Fatal Shooting
We now know the identity of a man shot and killed in a Southeast Columbia neighborhood.
Columbia Man Arrested After High-Speed Chase
A burglary suspect has been arrested after leading deputies on a high speed chase that reached speeds of up to 100 miles per hour.
Utility Worker Dies in Santee Following Accident
A 45-year-old utility lineman replacing a pole in a residential area in Santee has died after a power line snapped and struck the man.
Richland Co. Sheriff's Dept. Partners with Hospice
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is partnering with an area hospice company to aid Midlands elderly.
Governor Urges Lawmakers to Vote On-Record
South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is chastising senators for considering what she calls default voting.
SC Senate Dems fail in efforts to defund voter ID
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Democratic state senators have failed in a bid to remove funding from the proposed 2012-13 budget for the voter ID lawsuit.
Cash Mob Spurs Local Business
You may be familiar with Flash Mobs. An event where a group of strangers converge in a set location and break into a choreographed song and dance. Wednesday night one business owner was honored with a cash mob where the only thing dancing around was money.
SC Court Taking up Florence County Election Case
South Carolina's highest court is hearing a legal challenge over a political party's decision to allow some candidates on ballots for the June 12 primary.
Local economy set to gain this weekend
With gas prices down and big sales in groceries, clothing and automobiles, the local economy could gain big this Memorial Day Weekend.
South Carolina Senate Resumes Budget Debate
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Democratic state senators have failed in a bid to remove funding from the proposed 2012-13 budget for the voter ID lawsuit. The Senate defeated 24-17 on Wednesday an amendment stripping $1 million from the attorney general's office for its fight with the federal government on a state law requiring voters to show photo identification.
Shaw-Indianapolis 500
SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. (AP) _ A member of the Air Force's 20th Fighter Wing at South Carolina's Shaw Air Force base is taking part in a military tribute at this weekend's Indianapolis 500.
SC congressman sets economic town hall meeting
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — First District Rep. Tim Scott wants to hear what his constituents in South Carolina think about the economy.
Video Shows SC Union Leader Striking Haley Piñata
A YouTube video of the retiring president of the South Carolina AFL-CIO hitting a piñata with Gov. Nikki Haley's face on it has the national union distancing itself from what it calls an ``inappropriate joke.''
Rabid Animal Attacks on the Rise
If it seems like you're seeing an increased number of people being attacked by rabid animals, you're not imaging things. The department of environmental control says they are already seeing more incidents statewide then this same time last year.
More than 20 cats removed from Columbia home
Tuesday, volunteers with PETSinc worked to remove more than 20 cats from a Northeast Columbia home.
Long DMV Lines Could Be Thing of Past
On June 4, 2012, the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will begin a pilot program offering road tests by appointment in 12 offices across the state for Class D passenger and Class M motorcycle licenses.
First Boeing Aircraft Made in SC to Take Flight
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ The first Boeing 787 made in South Carolina goes up for a test flight this week. Boeing spokeswoman Candy Eslinger confirms that the first flight is planned for Wednesday. The plane will take off from the Charleston International Airport near the company's new $750 million North Charleston assembly plant.
