Court Turns Down Appeals For "Three Hebrew Boys"
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A federal court has turned down an appeal from three South Carolina men convicted of fleecing investors of $80 million.
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Forestry officials show off new wildfire equipment
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina forestry officials are showing off new wildfire-fighting equipment that keeps firefighters safer while allowing them to get closer to the flames.
2 face drug charges at fatal SC fire scene
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Two men have been charged with attempting to make methamphetamine at a Goose Creek apartment building that was destroyed in a fire that killed three people.
Official: Guard taken hostage at SC prison
BISHOPVILLE, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina Department of Corrections spokesman says a guard has been taken hostage at a maximum security prison in Bishopville.
Lego brings attraction to Myrtle Beach for summer
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Broadway at the Beach says it has a new attraction which should be the building blocks for some summer fun.
Military dog laid to rest at Joint Base Charleston
JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The military working dog that conducted thousands of safety searches is scheduled to be laid to rest at Joint Base Charleston.
SC teacher accused of assault in pre-trial program
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — A Beaufort County middle school teacher who allegedly dragged a student under a table and told him "this is what the Nazis do to Jews" has entered a pre-trial intervention program.
Guard rescued at SC prison; officers control unit
BISHOPVILLE, S.C. (AP) — A prison guard held hostage at a South Carolina prison has been rescued and officers have regained control of the facility.
Charleston cruise lawsuit gets hearing
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A year after a lawsuit was filed challenging the expanded cruise industry in Charleston, the case is going to court.
SC court reinstates Charleston man's life sentence
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's highest court has reinstated a life sentence for a Charleston man convicted of raping and killing a neighbor.
House, Senate delay compromise on pension reform
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — House and Senate members are delaying a meeting to develop a compromise on reforming public workers' pension system.
House Ethics to refund former candidates' fines
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The House Ethics Committee is refunding fines imposed on former candidates who were tossed from primary ballots following a state Supreme Court ruling.
Kidnapped Prison Guard Rescued, Inmates Detained
Officials with the South Carolina Department of Corrections are trying to figure out how a prison guard was taken hostage by inmates, as the guard recovers from injuries.
Fasionistas Take Columbia by Storm
Columbia's first ever Fashion week starts with a bang, bringing fashion designers from across the south east to the Capitol.
SC legislative session moves closer to adjournment
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina legislators are working to push measures through in the last regular week of the session.
Retiring Democrat briefly leads SC Senate
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Retiring Democratic Sen. Phil Leventis has taken a brief turn directing the Republican-controlled chamber.
SC justices order Florence County GOP to cut lists
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A new state Supreme Court ruling means that even more candidates could be removed from ballots for South Carolina's primary next week.
Coroner: South Carolina toddler killed by 2 dogs
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The Charleston County coroner says two dogs were responsible for the mauling death of a toddler in Mount Pleasant last month.
SC Senators Delay Meeting on Pension Reform
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ House members are fuming that senators delayed a meeting on pension reform to recognize retiring colleagues. A meeting to work on a compromise between the chambers' separate plans was set for Tuesday. It was delayed, then rescheduled for Wednesday. The panel's Senate members wanted to stay on the floor as the chamber spent five hours honoring retiring members with farewell speeches.
Ft. Jackson's 'Top Cop' Contest Benefits Community
The Fort Jackson 17th Military Police Detachment hosted the 2012 Top Cop Competition on base. Twenty teams with competitors from several Army installations, S. C. National Guard, local law enforcement agencies and Shaw Air Force Base, competed over two days for top honors. But they say a safer community is the real winner.
