Police: Aiken man strangled woman during fight
AIKEN, S.C. (AP) — An Aiken man has been charged with murder after authorities say he strangled a 31-year-old woman.
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Columbia parks offering free water safety courses
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — People throughout South Carolina are looking for any way to beat the heat, and Columbia officials want to make sure they do it safely.
Huckabee aide to help Santorum's 2012 GOP bid
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The director of former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee's political action committee will help lead Rick Santorum's presidential bid media efforts.
Batesburg-Leesville couple killed on Lake Murray
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a Batesburg-Leesville couple died after their 17-foot boat crashed into a dock on Lake Murray.
First Ard, Now State Treasurer Loftis Facing Questions
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A fraternity brother and personal attorney for South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis is working on a lawsuit tied to state investment losses and could be paid $3 million in contingency fees.
Drinks and Foods that help you Beat the Heat
Nutritionists say if you want to beat the heat, watch what you eat and keep plenty of water on hand.
Blistering Heat Continues
The heat wave gripping South Carolina and the nation has prompted more advisories and heat warnings.
SLED agent kills woman, then self after resigning
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a former South Carolina state police agent shot and killed a woman, then himself, outside a bank in Moncks Corner.
Officials: Horry County wildfire still uncontained
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — State officials say an Horry (oh-REE) County wildfire has broken through containment lines and continues to spread.
SC officials say Kershaw prison is under lockdown
KERSHAW, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say the Kershaw Correctional Institution remains under lockdown after a small group of inmates refused to return to their cells Friday evening.
Fund donating 5th police dog vest to Lexington
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — A group is donating a tailor-made body armor vest to a police dog in Lexington County.
SC Forestry Commission taking orders for seedlings
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — It's time to place orders for seedlings from the South Carolina Forestry Commission.
Free peaches at the South Carolina Farmers Market
CAYCE, S.C. (AP) — Things are going to be mighty peachy at the South Carolina Farmers Market.
SC inmate charged with killing woman in 1996
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a South Carolina inmate has been charged with killing a woman 17 years ago and dumping her body by a roadside.
Ethics woes leave Ard's donors with regrets
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Some of Lt. Gov. Ken Ard's campaign donors have expressed regret after pumping more than $500,000 into a winning campaign last year that now is overshadowed by a grand jury's ethics investigation.
SC woman accused of taking money from soccer club
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina church employee is accused of stealing money from her local youth soccer club.
Benefit For Carter Strange Set For Monday
It's been one month since 18 year old, Carter Strange was beaten while jogging home in Five Points. Since then, an emergency curfew has been put in place, and now two businesses are taking one more step to raise awareness about crime.
Extreme Heat Redefines Summer Camp
One Midlands recreation department rethinks traditional summer camp due to dangerous temperatures.
Man arrested for 3 murder charges in Columbia
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Police in West Columbia have arrested a man wanted on three murder charges in Richland County.
Triple Digit Heat: Advisories
The heat wave continues prompting more advisories and warnings for most of South Carolina.
Haley slated to meet with constituents in Newberry
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is taking her "open door" meetings with constituents on the road.
Teen's Death Prompts Driver Training
One Midlands driving school says there are lessons to be learned after a tragic car crash that killed two of three siblings.
Two Dead, Toddler Hospitalized in Triple Shooting
A domestic dispute, ends in a triple shooting with two adults dead and a toddler hospitalized. Now, the family of one of the victim's is speaking out.
SC Dems Call on Lt. Gov. to Step Down
South Carolina Democrats have renewed calls for Republican Lt. Gov. Ken Ard to resign and say GOP senators are cutting backroom deals on how he would be replaced.
Man kills woman, then himself in Richland County
Richland County sheriff's deputies say a man has killed the mother of his child, then turned the gun on himself.
