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.
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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.
7 SC school districts splitting $1.3M in grants
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Seven South Carolina school districts are sharing $1.3 million in federal technology grants.
Thieves steal $50,000 from Myrtle Beach water park
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Police say someone broke into the office at a Myrtle Beach water park and stole $50,000.
Free military admission to PGA Championship
KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — Military personnel will be able to attend the 2012 PGA Championship at Kiawah Island even if the event is sold out as expected.
SC highway deaths up slightly through July
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Public Safety Department says deaths on South Carolina highways are up slightly in the first seven months of 2011.
Man Arrested In String of 40 Burglaries
One man is behind bars tonight after Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott, says he burglarized 40 homes throughout the Midlands.
SC man blames sticky floor mat for erratic driving
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a 31-year-old South Carolina man suspected of drunken driving blames his erratic driving on a sticky floor mat.
Forestry official doesn't favor of fireworks ban
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — A top official with the South Carolina Forestry Commission says he doesn't see the need for a fireworks ban, even though a fire that burned almost 1,400 acres in Horry County was caused by fireworks.
Civil rights lawyer, federal judge Perry dies
Matthew Perry, a civil rights lawyer who went from sitting in the courtroom balcony because he was black to having the federal courthouse in Columbia named in his honor, has died. He was 89.
Mexico reopens markets to peaches from Southern US
RIDGE SPRING, S.C. (AP) — An agreement signed this year by the U.S. and Mexican governments is allowing sweet, juicy Southern peaches to be sold in grocery stores south of the border for the first time in 17 years.
New DSS director sets tall order for improvement
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The director of South Carolina's social services agency wants to speed up the time it takes to find safe, permanent homes for the thousands of abused and neglected children put in the state's care.
