Man charged with killing USC Assistant Professor
Columbia Police say they have the man responsible for stabbing a USC Assistant Professor to death, in her Monroe Street home.
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SC's AG endorses GOP presidential hopeful Huntsman
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Republican presidential candidate Jon Hunstman has been endorsed by South Carolina's attorney general.
Schroeder returning to Legislative Audit Council
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The former, decades-long director of the Legislative Audit Council is returning to the agency as interim director.
Myrtle Beach hopes visitors return for Labor Day
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Hotel and attraction operators in the Myrtle Beach area hope visitors will return for Labor Day, after Hurricane Irene moved by South Carolina last week.
SC small business chamber meeting on health care
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Small business owners are invited to meetings across South Carolina to learn how the federal health care law could affect them.
Senate leader ready to scrap Transportation board
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Senate Republican leader says he's ready to do away with the Transportation Commission that makes decisions on which roads are built or repaired in the state.
Rock Hill police chief defends resisting law
ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) — Rock Hill's police chief is defending a city ordinance that allows officers to charge someone with resisting police.
US Rep. Wilson released from Lexington hospital
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson has been released from The Lexington Medical Center after he was treated for a viral infection.
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.
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.
