SC boy dies from rare brain infection
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Health officials say a Sumter County boy has died from a rare brain infection caused by an organism that lives in warm, fresh water.
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Ex-Anderson County deputy facing new drug charge
ANDERSON, S.C. (AP) — A former Anderson County sheriff's deputy fired after he was accused of misconduct is facing a new drug charge.
Norway mayor indicted, suspended from office
NORWAY, S.C. (AP) — The mayor of the Orangeburg County town of Norway has been indicted on charges of misconduct in office and nepotism.
Off-duty SC trooper fired on while following car
AIKEN, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say an off-duty South Carolina trooper was fired on after he followed a car he thought was being driven by an impaired driver.
Amber Alert lifted for child abducted in Summerville
The Amber Alert issued for the child abducted in Summerville has been lifted.
USC Fulbright fellow talks on teaching in Georgia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A former University of South Carolina history student is scheduled to speak about his experiences as a Fulbright fellow teaching in the former Soviet Republic of Georgia.
Obama: Charleston deepening nationally significant
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The Obama Administration says that the $300 million deepening of the Charleston Harbor shipping channel is a nationally significant project and work to complete it will be expedited.
Columbia cops holding safe summer camp event
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Columbia police officers are offering kids a fun way to stay safe while school is out.
Columbia police officer to receive ballistic vest
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Columbia police officer is getting a ballistic vest from an area business owner.
Traffic down at Myrtle Beach Airport
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Myrtle Beach International Airport reports passenger traffic was down again last month, in part because of the loss of airline service.
SC Senate overrides veto on rape crisis centers
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Senate has voted overwhelmingly to restore money supporting 15 rape crisis centers.
SC Senate votes reopen 2 agencies in overrides
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Budget overrides by the South Carolina Senate reopen two agencies, give $10 million to districts for salary increases and transfer that same amount to the Commerce Department to close deals.
SC Senate overturns veto, sends $10M to Commerce
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Senate has voted to use $10 million from a national mortgage settlement to close economic development deals.
Man Arrested After Dogs Bound, Tossed Into Canal
GEORGETOWN, S.C. (AP) _ Investigators say a man who taped up the legs and muzzles of three dogs and threw them into a canal targeted animals owned by his daughter and mother-in-law. Georgetown County deputies said 47-year-old Bobby Joe McConnell was charged Wednesday with three counts of ill treatment of animals.
Lexington Man Accused of Killing Younger Brother
Authorities say a 37-year-old man stabbed his younger brother to death after a fight in his Lexington home.
Senate votes means 2 SC agencies can re-open
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Two state agencies can re-open their doors, two weeks after Gov. Nikki Haley's vetoes eliminated all of their state and federal money.
Lexington man accused of killing younger brother
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a 37-year-old man stabbed his younger brother to death after a fight in his Lexington home.
SC Senate overrides veto of $10M for teachers
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Senate has restored $10 million to the budget to help school districts pay for mandated teacher salary increases.
Attack by 54th Massachusetts unit observed in SC
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — An ill-fated attack by black Union troops which was portrayed in the movies has come to life through re-enactors in Charleston.
Body of TN rafter recovered in Chattooga River
WALHALLA, S.C. (AP) — A body believed to be a Nashville, Tenn., man who fell from a raft in rapids in the Chattooga River has been recovered after spending nearly four days wedged against a rock under the water.
