SC man fined $5,400 for neglecting horses
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A Summerville man has pleaded guilty to failing to care for animals after four horses were found starving and neglected in a pasture last month.
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Carolina Investors
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ The final executive convicted in the collapse of Carolina Investors is heading to prison to serve his five-year sentence nearly a decade after one of the biggest bankruptcies in South Carolina history.
$200K bond set for suspect in relatives' deaths
FLORENCE, S.C. (AP) — A $200,000 bond has been set for a Florence man accused of stabbing his wife and her mother to death at their home last summer.
One Suspect Arrested, Another Wanted in Car Jacking
Richland County deputies have arrested one suspect and are searching for another in a Thursday night car jacking.
Suspects Wanted in Richland Co. Burglaries
Richland County investigators are looking for two men they say are responsible for two recent burglaries.
Brothers Arrested After Trying to Pick Up Pot From Post Office
Two Orangeburg County brothers have been arrested after deputies say they tried to claim a postal package containing more than two pounds of marijuana.
Rowesville brothers arrested over postal pot
ROWESVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Two Orangeburg County brothers have been arrested after deputies say they tried to claim a postal package containing more than two pounds of marijuana.
Columbia kids museum hosts fuel cell engineers
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — EdVenture Children's Museum in Columbia is hosting a series of displays and talks about fuel cell energy production and consumption.
Organizers cap 2013 Bridge Run at 40,000
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Organizers of the Cooper River Bridge Run and Walk have capped next year's race at 40,000.
Cops: SC daycare worker hit infant with chair
AYNOR, S.C. (AP) — An employee at an Aynor daycare is facing a cruelty to children charge after police say she was caught on tape assaulting an infant with a chair.
Another finalist sliced from 'American Idol'
LOS ANGELES (AP) — "American Idol" viewers apparently didn't like Deandre Brackensick.
Spring Concert Series Returns to Five Points
An old favorite is coming back to Five Points.
Gunshots, car chase cause fatal Florence crash
FLORENCE, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a Florence nurse on her way to work has been killed in a crash by a car that was trying to get away from someone who was firing gunshots from another vehicle.
Severe Erosion Causes Aiken Bridge to Sink 1 Foot
AIKEN, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina Department of Transportation crews are rushing to shore up a bridge in Aiken that is quickly sinking. Authorities say severe erosion under the Laurens Street bridge has caused it to settle nearly a foot in the past several days. The bridge has been closed to vehicles and pedestrians.
CPD's Fan the Heat Program Delivers Cool Relief
Officers with the Columbia Police Department were at the scene of Gonzalez Gardens Apartments near downtown Columbia Thursday, but not for a crime. The only villain they were fighting is the heat. Their secret weapon is brand new air conditioning units to residents who need them most.
Student: "I really just want a normal life."
Two students inspire their entire school to help fight Type 1 Diabetes.
SC Gas Prices Up but Still Among Nations Lowest
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ As South Carolinians take to the road for Easter and spring break vacations, they're paying about 15 cents more for a gallon of gas than last year.
Married Greer officers resign after public fight
GREER, S.C. (AP) — Greer police officers who are married to each other have resigned from the force after a domestic argument escalated, and one of them was arrested.
First Boeing 787 made in SC rolling out this month
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The first Boeing 787 made in South Carolina is being rolled out in a few weeks.
Ex-SC mortgage broker sought in fraud probe
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — A federal judge has issued an arrest warrant for a former Myrtle Beach mortgage broker accused of playing a role in a widespread mortgage fraud scheme that cost banks millions of dollars.
