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Rare coroner's inquest set in SC mauling death

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A relatively rare coroner's inquest is scheduled in the death of a Mount Pleasant child who was mauled to death by two dogs last spring.

Junk in house blocks firefighters in deadly blaze

AIKEN, S.C. (AP) — Firefighters say a woman has died after her Aiken home caught fire and rescuers couldn't save her because there were so many of her belongings inside.

Ex-Darlington fire chief charged with misconduct

DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) — State agents say a former Darlington fire chief used inmates to wash his car and clean oysters.

Masked men set trooper's home ablaze in Greenville

GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say three men in masks tried to break into the Greenville home of a state trooper, then set it on fire.

Trip of National Grange founder recalled in SC

LATTA, S.C. (AP) — An historic trip through rural South Carolina is being commemorated.

WWII vets attending ceremony in North Charleston

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Hundreds of World War II vets are gathering in North Charleston for a celebration hosted by 1st District Congressman Tim Scott.

Victim's Family Speaks Out in Murder Case

The stepson of a murder victim pleads with the Honorable DeAndrea Gist Benjamin to deny bond for the accused killer. The judge concurred, citing the allegations of two counts of murder and a potential threat of harm, reasons to send Brett Parker back to the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center.

Driver: It's the Top Gun of truck Driving

A Midlands native is now the star of a hit reality series on the History Channel, 'Ice Road Truckers.' We sat down with him this week to talk about life working in temperatures more than sixty degrees below zero.

K9-5K raises nearly $10,000 Sunday

The 2nd annual "Guardians of the Night K9-5K raised nearly Ten Thousand dollars Saturday Evening. The Sheriff's Department released the totals Sunday. The event honored the memory of fallen K9 officer, 'Fargo,' who was killed while on duty last year.

Masked Men Set Trooper's Home Ablaze in Greenville

Authorities say three men in masks tried to break into the Greenville home of a state trooper, then set it on fire.

Ex-Darlington Fire Chief Charged With Misconduct

DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) _ State agents say a former Darlington fire chief used inmates to wash his car and clean oysters. The State Law Enforcement Division said 71-year-old James Stone was arrested Friday and charged with misconduct in office.

Haley opens door to constituents in Greenville

GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley is offering constituents in the Greenville area a chance to sit down and talk about what's on their minds.

SC Highway Patrol dedicates fallen trooper statue

BLYTHEWOOD, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Department of Public Safety has dedicated a memorial at its headquarters to the 50 highway patrolmen who have died in the line of duty.

SC trooper hurt in I-26 crash out of hospital

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina Highway Patrol trooper hurt when he was struck by a vehicle on I-26 has been released from the hospital.

NC, SC firefighters ride bikes to support comrades

GASTONIA, N.C. (AP) — Firefighters from North and South Carolina are closing out a five-day, 400-mile bicycle ride to show support for their fallen comrades.

Junk in house blocks firefighters in deadly blaze

AIKEN, S.C. (AP) _ Firefighters say a woman has died after her Aiken home caught fire and rescuers couldn't save her because there were so many of her belongings inside.