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.
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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.
Man on death row for killing SC student appeals
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A man on death row for raping and strangling a Clemson University student is asking South Carolina's top court to throw out his sentence because he claims prosecutors intimidated a key witness.
Lattimore Helps USC Hold Off Navy, 24-21
Marcus Lattimore ran for more yards against Navy than South Carolina Heisman Trophy winner George Rogers ran for in any one game during his remarkable career. And the No. 10 Gamecocks (3-0) needed just about every one of Lattimore's career-high 246 yards to hold off the Midshipmen 24-21 on Saturday.
Deputies avoid flying televisions during SC chase
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Lexington County deputies weren't on television as they chased a shoplifter. Instead, the televisions were almost on them.
USC sets up scholarship to honor slain professor
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The University of South Carolina has established a scholarship in honor of a professor who police say was stabbed to death last month by her ex-boyfriend.
USC Fight Song "Re-ordered", Not Changed
This Saturday, the Gamecocks will kick off there first home game of the season and fans will notice a lot of differences, from the stadium to the band.
Unemployment Rate Rises to 11.1%
Just days into his new position as Executive Director for the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce, or DEW, Abraham Turner reveals new steps to reverse jobless rate.
Otis Elevator hiring 360 workers at Florence plant
FLORENCE, S.C. (AP) — Otis Elevator says it will spend $40 million to open a plant in Florence.
SC's Third Army gets new senior enlisted adviser
SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. (AP) — The Third Army located at Shaw Air Force Base is welcoming its new command sergeant major at a ceremony that also bids farewell to its current senior enlisted adviser.
SC VA recognizes former prisoners of war, spouses
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Dorn Veterans Administration Medical Center in Columbia is holding a luncheon to honor South Carolina veterans who were prisoners of war.
3 SC schools named national Blue Ribbon winners
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Three South Carolina schools are being recognized as national models of excellence.
