Bridgestone to announce major investment in SC
GRANITEVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Bridgestone is scheduled to make a major announcement at its Aiken County plant.
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APNewsBreak: Zais asks for speedy hearing on money
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina schools chief Mick Zais has asked for a speedy hearing on the U.S. Department of Education's decision to withhold $36 million from the state as a punishment for not spending enough on special education in 2009-10.
South Carolina baseball recruits ranked tops in US
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Collegiate Baseball is calling South Carolina's current crop of recruits the best in the nation.
Orangeburg County leaders want wider I-95 bridges
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — The Orangeburg County Council is sending South Carolina transportation officials a letter asking for state help to make the Interstate 95 bridges over Lake Marion safer.
Winthrop Poll: Perry, Romney far ahead of field
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A new poll shows a close race between Texas Gov. Rick Perry and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney in South Carolina's key first-in-the-South presidential primary.
Local Community Gets Empowerment
Dozens of residents in the Lyons street and Gonzales Gardens neighborhood open a new community empowerment center that is helping them build a safer and healthier place to live.
SC men take plea deal in deadly home invasion
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — Two brothers have accepted a plea deal and agreed to testify in a Sumter County home invasion two years ago that turned into a shootout that left one man dead and another paralyzed.
Local Educators Get 'Schooled' on Bullying
Some two dozen Midlands educators, administrators and staff participated in an anti-bullying summit so they can take what they learned back to their schools and train other staff before bullying violence reaches the students.
Local Toddler Makes the Impossible a Reality
A local toddler refuses to take 'no' for an answer, and works to overcome the odds in order to take her first steps.
Financial oversight board gets DOT cash briefing
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's financial oversight board plans to discuss financial problems the Department of Transportation is facing.
SC State offers well water testing for radon gas
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina State University is offering free well water testing to evaluate radon levels for families and businesses in the central and southern parts of the state.
Sumter man gets life for widow's beating death
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — A 20-year-old man has been sentenced to life in prison for breaking into a Sumter woman's home, beating her to death with a vase and taking thousands of dollars from a safe.
Spurrier Downplays NCAA Allegations
Steve Spurrier says he follows the rules and doesn't believe South Carolina will face serious punishment as a result of the NCAA's allegations regarding his program.
SC couple accused of illegally giving to Graham
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Mount Pleasant man and his estranged wife are accused of illegally contributing to Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham's campaign and his political action committee.
Mother Accused of Scaulding Child
An Elgin mother faces charges of child abuse and aggravated assault on a child. Authorities say she forced her 7 year old daughter into a tub of scaulding hot water as a form of punishment.
SC Republicans attack Obama's $1.5 trillion tax
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Republican congressmen are criticizing President Obama's proposal for $1.5 trillion in new taxes to help ease the federal deficit.
Haley to extradite murder suspect to Virginia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley will approve a request to extradite a 36-year-old man arrested in Clarendon County to Virginia to face murder charges.
PR Specialist on Anthonys' Interview: 'Smart Move'
The third and final exclusive interview with Casey Anthony's parents broadcast on the Dr. Phil Show, still leaves many questions; however, a Midlands public relations specialist says they did the right thing by coming forward with their side of the story.
Realtors Rally To 'Protect the American Dream'
It's no secret, the United States is in tough economic times, and the real estate market has taken a major hit, because of the nation's deficit.
SC justices back Horry County in trash lawsuit
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Supreme Court says counties should be able to determine on their own how they dispose of trash and other solid waste.
House Majority Whip visiting South Carolina
South Carolina 1st District Congressman Tim Scott is hosting the third-ranking Republican in the U.S. House during a Lowcountry visit.
Clam, Oyster season in SC opens Oct. 1
The Department of Natural Resources has announced that the season for harvesting clams and oysters along the state's coast opens on Oct. 1.
Homeless vets will have to move from old SC base
Some homeless military veterans are preparing to move from the homes they have had at the old Charleston Navy Base.
SC senator: Presidential election is GOP's to lose
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham says the upcoming presidential election is the GOP's to lose.
Police: Trucker killed 3 prostitutes across South
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a long-haul trucker is responsible for at least three slayings and may have committed more in other states.
