SC Supreme Court hears presidential primary case
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's Supreme Court justices have heard arguments from counties challenging the state's authority to put on the first-in-the-South Republican presidential primary.
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Citadel says it should have pursued abuse report
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Citadel president John Rosa says the Charleston military college has lost public trust because of the way it handled reports of sex abuse four years ago. And he says the school is bringing in an outside company to review the procedures in handling such situations with an eye toward making improvements.
Shopping Local
It's dubbed a Devine Night Out, and area retailers are hoping you will take advantage of what of Columbia's small businesses have to offer. Instead of making a mad dash to malls and department stores to get those holiday gifts, area shops are urging you to shop local.
Hydraulic pump maker adds 160 jobs in Fountain Inn
FOUNTAIN INN, S.C. (AP) — An industrial hydraulic piston unit and pump manufacturer is adding 160 jobs at its Fountain Inn facility.
Major Job Fair: 500 Positions Available
The BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina group of companies is seeking registered nurses, accountants, auditors, accounting clerks and others to fill more than 500 open positions. Interested individuals are invited to attend an open house from 4 p.m.-8 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 15, at a BlueCross facility at 17 Technology Circle, in the Carolina Research Park in Columbia (29203).
High Speed Chase
CAMDEN, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say a Greenville man is in jail after leading Kershaw County sheriff's deputies on a high-speed chase. Sheriff Jim Matthews said 22-year-old Joshua Damien Boyter was being held in the Kershaw County jail Monday for failing to stop for officers.
Police Charge SC Man with Killing 2, Injuring 1
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) _ Spartanburg County sheriff's deputies have obtained warrants charging a Greer man with killing his wife and brother-in-law and wounding his sister-in-law. Master Deputy Craig Bradley says warrants charge 69-year-old Jefferson Perry with attempted murder and two counts of murder.
USC-Clemson Set For 7:45 p.m. On ESPN
The annual Palmetto State showdown between the South Carolina Gamecocks and Clemson Tigers has been set for a 7:45 p.m. kick on Saturday, Nov. 26, it was announced today. ESPN will televise the contest nationally from a sold out Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia.
Five Points Fountains Dyed Blue for World Diabetes Day
All around the world, monuments, fountains and buildings are being 'turned blue' in observance of World Diabetes Day.
SRS advisory group holding meeting in Aiken
AIKEN, S.C. (AP) — A group that keeps track of happenings at a former nuclear weapons plant in South Carolina is meeting to talk about the site's management and future.
USC, Clemson compete in 27th annual blood drive
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The University of South Carolina and Clemson are kicking off their 27th annual blood drive this week.
5K race honors fallen Columbia firefighter
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Authorities in the Columbia area are teaming up for a 5K race to remember a fallen firefighter.
Authorities: Clemson student dies off campus
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a 19-year-old Clemson University student has been pronounced dead shortly after his roommate found him unresponsive in their off-campus apartment.
USC and Clemson Move Up in Polls
The University of South Carolina ranks 14th in both the AP and USA Today Coaches poll released after this weeks win against Florida. The Clemson Tigers rank 7th in the AP and 8th in the Coaches poll.
Senator Lindsey Graham: Supports Military Action as Last Resort against Iran
Sen. Lindsay Graham is siding with a Republican presidential candidate who's calling for military action if all else fails to stop Iran from developing a nuclear weapon.
Clemson Clinches Division With Late Field Goal
Chandler Catanzaro rebounded from missing a minute earlier to kick a 43-yard field goal as time expired to lift the Tigers (9-1, 6-1) to a 31-28 victory over Wake Forest and their second ACC Atlantic Division title in three seasons.
USC Completes SEC East Sweep With Florida Win
South Carolina quarterback Connor Shaw ran for 88 yards and two touchdowns to lead South Carolina to a 17-12 win over Florida on Saturday.
Santa making early visit at Columbia-area mall
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Deputies in Richland County are helping to welcome Santa Claus to the Columbia area with a holiday parade.
Man arrested 5 times while awaiting murder trial
AIKEN, S.C. (AP) — Prosecutors say they will ask a judge to revoke bond for a man arrested five separate times since he was charged with murder in an Aiken County shooting two years ago.
SC's Scott hosts town hall meeting with Santorum
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Rep. Tim Scott is scheduled to host a town hall meeting with Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum.
In SC, Romney looks to solidify campaign strength
MAULDIN, S.C. (AP) — Mitt Romney didn't win in South Carolina in 2008, but he's back in the state and looking to capitalize on his strong position atop this year's field of Republican presidential candidates. He hopes to sway voters who were cool to him four years ago.
Man Gets 15 Years in Myrtle Beach Shooting Death
CONWAY, S.C. (AP) _ A Myrtle Beach man will spend 15 years in prison in the killing of a man whose body was found near an Horry County park last New Year's Eve. Court records show 19-year-old Kendrix Corbitt pleaded guilty Thursday to voluntary manslaughter.
Man Arrested 5 Times While Awaiting Murder Trial
AIKEN, S.C. (AP) _ Prosecutors say they will ask a judge to revoke bond for a man arrested five separate times since he was charged with murder in an Aiken County shooting two years ago. The Aiken Standard reports (http://bit.ly/rZSPa5) that 22-year-old Freddie Simpkins' latest arrest came Tuesday on a second-degree burglary charge and he remained in jail on a $25,000 bond.
Freeze Warning across Most of SC except Coast
The growing season is ending across almost all of South Carolina.
USC looking to raise $1 billion by summer of 2015
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The University of South Carolina is embarking on the largest college fundraising campaign in the state's history, with hopes of raising $1 billion by the summer of 2015.
