Rural hospitals in SC struggle to survive
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — State officials say many of the rural hospitals in South Carolina must change to survive.
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Haley scheduled to visit Florence welding company
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley is scheduled to attend the grand opening of a welding company's new automated process center.
Charleston beaches pounded as Irene passed by SC
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Charleston-area beaches took a hit as Hurricane Irene passed by South Carolina.
SC Guard sends unit to Virginia to help with Irene
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina National Guard is sending troops to Virginia to help deal with the effects of Hurricane Irene.
Rains, winds subsiding as Irene moves away from SC
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Residents along South Carolina's northern coast are relieved that Hurricane Irene has moved away.
Power being restored to SC customers after storm
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Power is being restored to coastal areas of South Carolina where electric customers were left in the dark by Hurricane Irene.
South Carolina adds 4 walk-ons to roster
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier has added four walk-ons to the Gamecocks roster.
Columbia holds all day Main Street Latin Festival
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The sounds of salsa and other Latino-inspired music will hold sway on Columbia's Main Street as the community celebrates with its annual Latin festival.
SC asking hospitals to quit early C-sections
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's Medicaid agency is collecting commitments from hospitals that they will quit delivering babies early through elective Cesarean sections.
Heavy rains continue in SC as Irene moves north
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Hurricane Irene isn't expected to make landfall in North Carolina until Saturday but it's already battering the South Carolina coast.
SC gov OKs order sending rescuers to NC for Irene
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley has signed an executive order that will allow three National Guard helicopters to work with Hurricane Irene rescue efforts in North Carolina.
Hurricane Irene causes beach erosion in SC
EDISTO ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — High tide is combining with water pushed ashore from Hurricane Irene to cause problems at some of South Carolina's beaches.
USC Resumes Fraternity Recruitment with New Rules
After a week of battling over alcohol violations by seven of 18 fraternities, USC administrators and fraternities wanting to intake new members call a truce.
Irene Passes Charleston With a Few Punches
Irene packed gusty winds and heavy rain in Charleston on Friday as it passed the South Carolina coastline. The storm also left thousands in the dark. We were there to talk with residents and vacationers about the storm.
Cops: Teen took 17 guns in West Columbia burglary
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Lexington County deputies say a teen took 17 guns from the home of a man he knew during a burglary earlier this month.
SC beaches close after 6 saved from rip currents
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Police have closed beaches to swimming on South Carolina's north coast after six swimmers were rescued from rip currents caused by Hurricane Irene moving toward the area.
USC frats to issue bids 1 week after rush halted
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — At least 11 fraternities at the University of South Carolina can hand out bids to potential new members, a week after college officials halted the rush process because of alcohol violations.
SC DOT says overdue bills to contractors are paid
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The state Department of Transportation says it's no longer overdue on payments to highway contractors.
CPD Loses K9 Officers, Asks for Community's Help
After one police dog retired a couple of weeks ago, one passed away last week and one prepares to turn in her badge, the Columbia Police Department needs new K9 officers and the community's help.
Wilson remains in hospital with viral infection
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson remains in the hospital but doctors expect a complete recovery.
Being Prepared: Having a storm kit
Even though Hurricane Irene is not poised to move through the Midlands of South Carolina, it is important to make sure you have a Disaster Preparedness Kit so that if disaster strikes, you will be ready.
SCarolina's offense improves in latest scrimmage
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's offense bounced back from an awful weekend scrimmage with a solid performance Wednesday at Williams-Brice Stadium.
US Rep Wilson admitted to hospital with fever
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson has gone to the hospital because of an extended fever.
SC farmers market hosts Harvest Hope food drop
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Farmers Market is getting a special stall so vendors can donate fresh produce to the Harvest Hope Food Bank in Columbia.
Veteran Firefighter Charged With Arson
38-year-old Pierre Daye has spent the last 13 years rushing to fires through out the city . Wednesday morning, he was accused of starting one.
