Most at SC hearing favor energy search off coast
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Speakers at a hearing in South Carolina on exploring for energy off the Atlantic coast say companies should get the chance to find out what's there.
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SC school bus driver charged with DUI after crash
BATESBURG-LEESVILLE, S.C. (AP) — A Lexington County school bus driver has been charged with driving under the influence and child endangerment after a crash that involved three buses.
Dozens Line Up for Free Dental Care
More than one hundred people turned out Friday for the 3rd annual free dental care day at Chrysostom Dentistry on Platt Springs Road in West Columbia.
SC unemployment drops for 8th straight month
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's unemployment rate has hit its lowest mark in more than three years.
Air Force cuts back on air show demonstrations
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — The Air Force says it is scaling back its participation in dozens of air shows this year in an effort to cut costs and ensure its combat pilots are getting the training hours they need in a time of shrinking budgets.
SC raises $60,000 for Wounded Warrior Project
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's football team helped raise about $60,000 for the Wounded Warrior Project, even though the Gamecocks did not wear the specially designed uniforms in its 16-13 loss to Auburn last season.
School Bus Driver-DUI Charge
BATESBURG-LEESVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ A Lexington County school bus driver has been charged with driving under the influence after a crash that involved three buses.
Florence County woman gets life in husband's death
FLORENCE, S.C. (AP) — A Florence County woman has been sentenced to life in prison for the 2004 death of her husband.
SC man on NC flight charged with groping women
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A South Carolina man on a flight from Charlotte to Costa Rica has been arrested after authorities say he groped a flight attendant and two girls.
New Mexico group opposes Marine "Crusaders" name
BEAUFORT, S.C. (AP) — A New Mexico foundation is objecting to the use of the name Crusaders for a flight squadron based at the Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort.
Haley: SC investments reflect high tire demand
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley says that the market demand for tires is amazing, based on recent major tire manufacturing investments in South Carolina.
SC lawmaker's son sentenced for indecent exposure
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — A Boiling Springs man has pleaded guilty to a series of indecent exposure incidents near the University of South Carolina Upstate.
SC unemployment drops for 8th straight month
South Carolina's unemployment rate has hit its lowest mark in more than three years.
Wide Angle Lunch series returns to Charleston
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The annual series of Wide Angle Lunches is returning to the Charleston Library Society in the city's historic district.
National Park Week marked by 2 SC events
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (AP) — Mount Pleasant is hosting two events at Charles Pinckney National Historic Site to mark National Park Week.
US Attorney announcing logo contest winners
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's top federal prosecutor is scheduled to announce winners of a contest for school children to design a logo for gun violence prevention publications.
US poet laureate addressing dinner at USC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — America's poet laureate of 2011 is set to address the annual Thomas Cooper Society dinner at the University of South Carolina, where he will receive the community organization's highest award.
Clyburn hosting lecture on health disparities
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The first orthopedic surgeon to travel to space is scheduled to deliver a lecture on health disparities during an event hosted by U.S. Rep. James Clyburn.
Richland sheriff invites staff to "Relay for Life"
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott is inviting members of his department and the community to join him in a "Relay for Life" to fight cancer.
Sheriff: Suspect Strikes Deputy with a Car
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says deputies shot at a suspect after he struck one of their own with a car.
