SC school administrators to receive top honors
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Educators in Irmo, Spartanburg and Piedmont are to be recognized as outstanding principals.
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End of the line for Cain? Announcement Saturday
ATLANTA (AP) — Rapidly becoming a mere footnote in the presidential race, Herman Cain sent mixed signals Friday on whether he would abandon his beleaguered White House bid on Saturday after a woman's allegation of an extramarital affair.
Smoak returns to SC for Christmas celebration
GOOSE CREEK, S.C. (AP) — Former University of South Carolina baseball star Justin Smoak is returning to the state to help with a Christmas celebration.
SC Coastal Park to Remain Closed through 2012
Folly Beach County Park, the Charleston County park that was heavily damaged last summer due to Hurricane Irene, will remain closed through 2012.
Horry County School Gets 4 Bomb Threats in a Week
MURRELLS INLET, S.C. (AP) _ Horry County authorities are investigating the fourth bomb threat this week at St. James High School. Investigators said the school was threatened twice on Friday.
Body Found In Median Folo
HARLEYVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say a man found dead in the median of Interstate 26 about 30 miles outside of Charleston was struck by a vehicle.
Sumter Dog Fighting Bust, Suspects Sought
A dog fighting ring in Sumter County is exposed after authorities are tipped off by a resident. One person was arrested and police are looking for more suspects.
Judge orders SC Highway Patrol to release videos
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A judge has ruled that the South Carolina Highway Patrol has to release videotapes and other information from its arrests and traffic stops to the public even if a criminal case against a suspect is ongoing.
Dabo Continues to Jab Gamecocks and Spurrier
It was supposed to be a press conference addressing the ACC Championship game between Clemson and Virginia Tech. Well, it eventually was, but as most fans and media predicted, the first question to Tiger head coach Dabo Swinney was about Swinney's barking remarks he made towards the Gamecocks and Steve Spurrier on Thursday night.
Incarcerated SC youths get chance to build home
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Youths incarcerated in a South Carolina juvenile facility are getting a chance to show off their carpentry skills.
SC Senate panel to debate subpoenaing Haley staff
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina state senators are scheduled to debate whether to subpoena four members of Gov. Nikki Haley's staff to answer questions about a water quality permit approved to dredge the Savannah River.
Sumter County deputies break up dog fight
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say they broke up a dogfighting ring in Sumter, busting the operation while two animals were fighting.
Smartphone Accessories Recalled
If you have an iPhone or iPod Touch, check your accessories because some of them are being recalled.
Mingle and Jingle on Main
Hundreds spent Thursday night ushering in the Christmas holiday by getting their mingle and jingle on. An annual event that allows people to get a first hand look at what businesses along the Main Street corridor have to offer.
Midlands Sheriff Uses Social Media to Stay in Contact with You
One Midlands sheriff is using the latest technology to pass important informatino onto you.
GOP Debate in SC to Go on without Volleyballs
The Republican presidential candidates will have to dodge barbs, but not volleyballs, when they meet in a debate next month on the South Carolina coast.
Man Charged in Killing of Teen in SC Home
CONWAY, S.C. (AP) _ Horry County police say they have charged a man with murder in the shooting of a teen in a Conway mobile home last month. Investigators said 21-year-old Keir Johnson was arrested Thursday morning.
Charges against Occupy Columbia protesters dropped
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Occupy Columbia protesters and their attorneys are declaring victory after Richland County's chief prosecutor dismissed charges against 19 protesters arrested last month for defying the governor's deadline to leave Statehouse grounds.
SC newspaper apologizes for vulgar word in print
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina newspaper is apologizing to readers for publishing a vulgar word in a story in its sports section.
Body Found In Median
HARLEYVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ Crews mowing the grass in the median on Interstate 26 outside of Charleston have found a body.
Criminal Charges Dropped, Civil Case Pursued
Now that trespassing charges against 19 Occupy Columbia protesters have been dropped, demonstrators push to sue the state over violation of their civil rights.
2 Democrats want to ban Haley-ordered greeting
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Two Democrat representatives don't think much of Republican Gov. Nikki Haley's instructions for state employees to answer the phone by saying, "It's a great day in South Carolina."
SC, Virginia governors bet on ACC title game
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Sounds like there'll be some good eating at a Governor's Mansion after Saturday night's Atlantic Coast Conference championship game.
Fort Jackson schedules tree lighting ceremony
FORT JACKSON, S.C. (AP) — The Army's largest training installation is holding its annual tree lighting ceremony to mark the beginning of the holiday season.
Cops, prosecutors meet for seminar on drug abuse
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Top legal and law enforcement officials from South Carolina are meeting in Columbia to discuss drug abuse.
