Forecasters say SC could see effects of Irene
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The latest forecast from the National Hurricane Center indicates South Carolina could get hit by Hurricane Irene later this week.
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Finding Missing Children, There's An App For That
The FBI launches an app to help find missing children.
Citadel's Port dies at 80
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Longtime Citadel baseball coach Chal Port died Saturday morning after a long illness. He was 80 years old.
Laurens County man killed while walking to church
LAURENS, S.C. (AP) — A Laurens County man has died after he was struck by a vehicle as he walked to church.
College of Charleston finds room for 144 students
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The College of Charleston says it has been able to find rooms for an extra 144 students for the fall semester.
SC preacher accused of raping women behind church
LADSON, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina pastor has been charged with kidnapping and raping three women at gunpoint, including two who say they were assaulted in a trailer behind the church.
SC National Guard leaders wrap up strategy session
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Pressures on its members, including long deployments and the prospect of budget cuts, were at the top of the agenda during a three-day South Carolina Army and Air National Guard strategy session in Greenville.
Shark Attacks make for cautious beach goers this 4th
As beach season hits high gear this holiday weekend, some people are cautious about heading into the ocean amid a surge in shark attacks.
USC to hold campus meetings over frat rush freeze
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The University of South Carolina will hold a series of meetings with students and staff over the decision to freeze the fraternity rush process.
US agent accused of raping SC woman facing prison
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina woman claims in court documents that a Secret Service agent raped her on a couch in his office when she was arrested on embezzlement charges and warned her not to tell anyone if she didn't want to get into bigger trouble.
Fort Jackson 5K run honors fallen soldiers
FORT JACKSON, S.C. (AP) — The Army's largest training installation is sponsoring a 5-kilometer run and walk to honor fallen South Carolina soldiers and those they left behind.
Chess club holds open tournament in Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — It's a battle of the minds this weekend in Columbia as the South Carolina Chess Association holds a tournament in the capital city.
Rick Perry pets dogs, greets fans in Greenville
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Texas Gov. Rick Perry strolled down Greenville's Main Street greeting fans and petting dogs as he finished a day of campaigning in South Carolina.
SC finishes fiscal year with $123 million surplus
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina finished its fiscal year in July with a $123 million surplus.
Rick Perry Woos South Carolina GOP
Texas Governor Rick Perry campaigns throughout the state wanting to 'meet eye to eye' with voters.
SC DOT delaying $24M in paving work in 18 counties
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The state Department of Transportation is delaying about $24 million in road projects in 18 counties as it tries to resolve its cash flow problems.
SC's unemployment jumps to 10.9 percent
South Carolina's unemployment rate jumped to 10.9 percent in July, up from 10.5 percent the month before.
Boil Water Advisory: Around Lake Murray Elementary
A boil advisory has been issued due to a water main break. It affects customers on Three Dog Road, Foxport Road, Stoney Point Lane, Misty Pine Lane, and Forrest Shealy. Lake Murray Elementary is also included.
Unrestrained infant dies in Columbia car wreck
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Richland County Coroner Gary Watts says a 10-month-old boy was not in a car seat or wearing a seat belt when he was ejected from a vehicle after a wreck on Interstate 20.
University of South Carolina halts fraternity rush
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The University of South Carolina has postponed fraternity recruitment, citing widespread alcohol issues during rush parties.
Bachmann criticizes Obama's action on Syria
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — White House hopeful Michele Bachmann says President Barack Obama has moved too late and with too little force in response to Syria's crackdown on dissent.
USC Law School pairs students, pro bono attorneys
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The University of South Carolina's School of Law is starting a new program that pairs law students with attorneys who work with clients who can't afford to pay for their services.
Joe Wilson recovering from possible Lyme Disease
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson had to miss a campaign event with Republican presidential candidate Michele Bachmann because he is recovering from an illness.
GOP Hopefuls Visit Midlands
The road to the White House runs through the Midlands, bringing two GOP hopefuls to the Capitol City Thursday.
Woman Assaulted At Columbiana Centre
A trip to the bathroom inside a popular Columbia shopping mall, turns scary for one woman after police say a man sexually assaulted her while she was leaving the bathroom.
