Gov Haley: South Carolina is prepared for Irene
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley says state officials are focusing on South Carolina's northern coast as Hurricane Irene's forecast path moves northeast.
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Ex-worker at SC DMV pleads guilty to taking money
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A former employee at the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles has admitted she took more than $300,000 from the agency.
Five Points Curfew Passes Unanimously
It's a done deal. Columbia City Council members voted unanimously to make the temporary curfew in five points permanent after dozens on both sides of the issue attend a public hearing to weigh in.
Feelings On The Five Points Curfew Are Divided
Two public hearings will be held tonight, regarding whether or not to make the Five Points emergency curfew, permanent. It's an issue that's, divided.
SC officials watch for possible evacuation orders
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina emergency management officials are urging the public to stay alert about the movement of Hurricane Irene and make preparations for possible coastal evacuation orders.
Virginia Earthquake Felt in Midlands
The U.S. Geological Survey now says it was a 5.9 earthquake centered northwest of Richmond, Va., that rattled the nation's capital and much of the East Tuesday afternoon.
Amazon Moving In
Amazon officials say they will move into their Lexington County facility next month.
SC Senator focusing transportation review
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina state senator is working to focus a review of the spending at the transportation department.
Sen. Graham calls wants Libyan assets freed
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Sen. Lindsey Graham says the U.S. needs to release frozen Libyan assets and use foreign aid and other means to move that nation forward.
Perry, Bachmann commit to DeMint Labor Day forum
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Michele Bachman and Rick Perry have agreed to attend U.S. Sen. Jim DeMint's forum for Republican presidential hopefuls on Labor Day.
US Rep. Clyburn hosts small business conference
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Rep. James Clyburn is hosting a conference for small businesses in Orangeburg.
US Energy Secretary Chu making 2 stops in SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu Is visiting South Carolina to tout alternative energy sources.
USC Fraternities Under Fire
University officials say 7 fraternities have been forced to delay rush week after allegations that the Greek organizations violated the code of conduct.
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.
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.
