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.
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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.
South Carolina ends association with booster
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina is distancing itself from a booster involved in the NCAA's four-game suspension of freshman receiver Damiere Byrd.
SC DOT board approves project complementing I-73
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The board that oversees South Carolina's Department of Transportation has approved starting an $11.5 million intersection improvement project in Dillon County that critics contend represents the start of building the long-planned Interstate 73.
Pawmetto Lifeline Gets Tremendous Support For Displaced Dogs
It's a story, that's captured the hearts of many animal lovers throughout the Midlands; thirty-one dogs left with no place to go, because of dog fighting. Yet, one organization has rallied the community behind them to give these dogs a second chance at life.
USC Constitution Day lecture views role of judges
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — An expert in constitutional law and the judicial process is scheduled to deliver a lecture in honor of the Constitution Day at the University of South Carolina School of Law.
Getting tickets for Saturday's home game
The Gamecocks are gearing up for their first home game of the season.
USC forum discusses prostate cancer screening
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Two of the nation's leading experts on prostate cancer are speaking at a University of South Carolina symposium on the pros and cons of screening for the disease.
SC Guard's military police heading to Afghanistan
FLORENCE, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina Army National Guard military police unit headquartered in Timmonsville is heading to Texas for training before being deployed to Afghanistan.
SC legislators briefed on retirement system cash
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Experts have begun briefing South Carolina senators on a long-term shortfall for the South Carolina Retirement System.
SC mother accused of showing porn to teen boys
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — A 47-year-old South Carolina woman is accused of playing a pornographic movie to a group of boys staying at her home, then giving the teens shots of liquor.
State Retirement Benefits Could Soon Change
Wednesday, a Senate panel heard recommendations on how to fix the state's broken pension system.
Casey Anthony's Parents, Day Two
Day Two of an exclusive interview on the Dr. Phil Show, reveals more details about the role George and Cindy Anthony played in their daughter, Casey's, life and murder trial and has folks in the Midlands showing sympathy for the two.
Attorney general, treasurer clash on lawyers
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A plan to hire lawyers to review state retirement investments for fraud has prompted bickering between South Carolina's attorney general and treasurer.
SC pension plan's tab soars to $17 billion
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Experts say the long-term tab for the South Carolina Retirement System would soar from more than $13 billion to better than $17 billion after recommendations they've made on lowered investment returns and other retiree costs.
Theft from SC agency gets woman nearly 3 years
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A woman who stole more than $300,000 from a South Carolina probation account has been sentenced to nearly three years in prison.
SC political leaders to talk to real estate agents
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The leaders of South Carolina's Democratic and Republican parties will address hundreds of real estate agents during their annual conference.
Interstate 20 traffic stop finds prison contraband
CAMDEN, S.C. (AP) — Kershaw County deputies say they found 22 cell phones, 13 pounds of tobacco and cigarette lighters that were likely heading into a South Carolina prison as contraband after authorities stopped a speeding car on Interstate 20.
County Public Health Departments To Offer Flu Vaccine
In just two days, county public health departments across South Carolina will begin administering this year's flu vaccine. State health officials say it's very important for you to get the vaccine, because it will help protect you from serious illness.
