Ex-SC Gov Sanford says politics not his aim now
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford says politics are not in his plans but he says you never say never in life.
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Duke expected to file request for rate hike in SC
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Duke Energy is expected to ask to increase rates in South Carolina.
Columbia mom arrested after 3 children home alone
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Columbia woman has been arrested after her three children were found home alone while she was working.
Free Health Clinic: 'We're at Capacity'
A two-day free health care event reaches capacity in several areas.
3 arrested after Sumter man's body found in trunk
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — Sumer police say they have arrested three people in connection with a body found in the trunk of a car.
Shoppers heading out during SC's tax-free weekend
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Shoppers will get a little bit more of a bargain this weekend in South Carolina.
Strong weekend for Grand Strand tourism expected
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — As the summer season winds down, tourism remains strong along South Carolina's Grand Strand, the heart of the state's $14 billion tourism industry.
Another day of heat advisories across most of SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Another summer day, another heat advisory is in effect for much of South Carolina.
Carter Strange Talks About Life After His Attack
18 year old beating victim, Carter Strange, sits down with us to talk about life after the attack and how he and his family are looking forward to the future.
Judge Matthew Perry Remembered
Civil rights pioneer and long-time federal judge Matthew Perry Jr. is being remembered for transforming segregationist South Carolina with his relentless pursuit of justice and love of the law.
Viers announces for SC's new 7th District
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Republican State Rep. Thad Viers of Myrtle Beach says he's a candidate for South Carolina's new 7th Congressional District seat.
Gamecocks Kick Off Preseason Practice
Fans got their first glimpse of the 2011 edition of South Carolina Gamecock football team Wednesday night, as the squad worked out at the Bluff Road practice fields. The squad was dressed in helmets and shorts for the first workout of the fall, which lasted about two hours and drew a couple thousand fans.
Feds find nearly $2M in fraudulent expenses at SRS
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Federal prosecutors say five people have been convicted and nearly $2 million has been recovered in an investigation into fraudulent expense claims from stimulus money given to the Savannah River Site.
Federal Agents Sieze Guns from Columbia Neighborhood
Residents of Columbia's Greenview community rest easier now that several firearms are taken out of their neighborhood.
SC BMW ups production amid increased X3 demand
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — German automaker BMW is making plans to increase production at its Greer plant amid higher earnings reports.
SC students offered $966 million in scholarships
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Education Department says the class of 2011 was offered a record $966 million in college scholarships.
SC audit: Program to reach disabled babies faulted
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A state audit shows that South Carolina's system of finding and helping infants and toddlers with disabilities is not reaching enough children and doesn't properly monitor those who provide the services.
Mother Arrested After Child Found Wandering In The Street
One woman is behind bars tonight, charged with unlawful conduct toward a child after she left her 3 year old daughter home alone to go to the gas station.
Cops: Teens go on spending spree after $37K theft
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Lexington County deputies say three teens who stole $37,000 from a Chapin home used the cash to buy a dirt bike, video games and a gun.
2 members of MS-13 gang get life for SC killing
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Two men convicted in a murder-for-hire scheme that ended in the death of a West Columbia man nearly three years ago have been sentenced to life in prison.
Cruise council meeting aboard Carnival Fantasy
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Members of a business group supporting the cruise industry in Charleston meet aboard the Carnival Fantasy, the one cruise liner that calls Charleston home.
AT&T hiring technicians in South Carolina
AT&T is announcing more jobs here in South Carolina as the demand grows for telecommunication services.
SC DPS chief says new immigration unit is on hold
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The head of South Carolina's public safety agency says a new state police unit that legislators created to enforce immigration law may be more than a year away.
"I Wanted To Move Out The First Week I Moved in"
National Night Out, is an event aimed at building relationships between Law Enforcement and communities across the nation. It's also a time to take a stand against crime and take back your community.
Man trying to steal copper shocked by 7,000 volts
LADSON, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a man trying to steel copper from a utility substation in Ladson was shocked by 7,000 volts and knocked out power to 3,500 homes.
