Giant mound of tires in SC visible from space
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A sprawling pile of hundreds of thousands of tires in South Carolina is so massive it can be seen from outer space.
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NC State Slams Clemson, 37-13
Mike Glennon threw three touchdown passes and North Carolina State shut down No. 7 Clemson's explosive offense to help the Wolfpack beat the mistake-prone Tigers 37-13 on Saturday.
USC Takes Care Of The Citadel, 41-20
Connor Shaw threw for 217 yards and three touchdowns, including Alshon Jeffery's first scoring catch in more than a month, and South Carolina (No. 12 BCS, No. 14 AP) defeated The Citadel 34-20 on Saturday.
SC library has story time for special needs kids
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Richland County library is starting a first-ever story time reading program for special needs children.
SC GOP congressmen appearing at Aiken event
AIKEN, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's Republican congressmen are spending part of their weekend in Aiken County.
Cops: SC worker kills assisted-living home client
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — An 82-year-old woman living in a Rock Hill assisted living home was killed by a nurse's aide at the facility less than a day after she accused the worker of forging her checks, authorities said.
Charge Dropped Against Man in 2005 Anderson Death
ANDERSON, S.C. (AP) _ Prosecutors have dropped a murder charge against a 24-year-old man, saying Anderson County deputies made mistakes that make it legally and ethically impossible to take the case to trial. Raymond Groves was charged last summer in the 2005 killing of 44-year-old James ``Pete'' Wells, who was shot in the parking lot of a Chinese restaurant as he took food to his car.
Cosmetology Licenses Sold In Parking Lot.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ The director of South Carolina's licensing agency says a state investigation earlier this year found a worker was selling cosmetology licenses in a parking lot.
From College Games to Community Giving
Some 1,000 Midlands families will have a traditional Thanksgiving meal, thanks to USC coaches and players who volunteered to give to those who need it most.
Clemson students working in virtual hospital
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Some nursing students at Clemson University are getting a chance to experience what it might be like to work in a real hospital.
Rice announces candidacy in SC's new 7th District
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Another candidate has entered the race in South Carolina's new 7th Congressional District in the state's northeast corner.
Ethics Commission tightens SC plane ride rules
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's Ethics Commission says political candidates will have to change how they calculate the value of free plane trips that donors provide.
Schools chief in hospital with flu-like symptoms
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Education Superintendent Mick Zais remains in a Columbia hospital with flu-like symptoms.
Obama's SC campaign to use Wade as adviser
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — President Barack Obama will use a former South Carolina campaign leader as a senior adviser in his re-election bid.
Using Techonolgy to Identify Two Cold Cases
It's been several months and in another case several years since authorities have been able to gathered details surrounding two bodies found in our area. Authorities now hope the use of three dimensional facial reconstruction will breathe life into two cold cases.
Chesnee Man Gets 21 Years in Fatal DUI Wreck
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) _ A Chesnee man has been sentenced to 21 years in prison after admitting to using marijuana and alcohol when he caused a wreck that killed a 69-year-old man. Prosecutor Barry Barnette says 31-year-old James Lee McKelvey was sentenced Wednesday after pleading guilty to felony driving under the influence with a death.
6 dead as storms, possible tornadoes hit Southeast
ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) — At least six people have been killed by a storm system that spawned several possible tornadoes as it moved across the Southeast.
President Picks SC Advisor For Reelection Bid
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ President Barack Obama will use a former South Carolina campaign leader as a senior advisor in his re-election bid. Obama's campaign said Thursday that Rick Wade will be in charge of South Carolina political affairs. Wade is also advising the Democratic National Committee on its 2012 convention in Charlotte.
Occupy Protesters Heed Governor's Warning
A day after dozens of Occupy Columbia protesters are arrested and Governor Nikki Haley imposes a 6:00pm curfew on demonstrators, they obey the request, but say they are not done fighting for their cause.
Occupy Protests Resume After Arrests
The day after 19 Occupy Columbia protesters spent the night in jail, many of them returned to the State Capitol, signs in hand.
Shaw Air Base opens new store for airmen, soldiers
SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. (AP) — Soldiers, airmen and their families at Shaw Air Force Base are getting a new $20 million shopping center that will offer them everything from car rentals to hunting gear.
Hagood to address ROTC members at SC State
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — The cadets of South Carolina State's Reserve Officer Training Course are hearing from the first woman to serve as command sergeant major for the Army's Adjutant General School and regimental corps.
SC law officers using dummy to learn about crashes
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Law enforcement officers from around the state are learning from a dummy.
Occupy Protesters Forced to Leave
More than a dozen Occupy Columbia protesters are forcibly removed and arrested for unauthorized use of the state house grounds. This after Governor Haley gave demonstrators a 2 hour notice to leave peacefully or face repercussions.
SC Santa Sent Packing, Now Unpacking Sack
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ A Charleston Santa who was sent packing from a local hospital is one again unpacking his sack. The Hollings Cancer Center of the Medical University of South Carolina said Wednesday volunteer Frank Cloyes may again dress up as Santa Claus to cheer patients.
