Take Your Dog to Work Day in Midlands
Businesses across the Midlands increased the canine employment rate Friday, as a nationwide idea of taking your pet to work, is quickly catching on here at home.
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SC forest works to replace 40-year-old boardwalk
HARLEYVILLE, S.C. (AP) — The Audubon Society is working to replace a boardwalk allowing the public to see almost 1,800 acres of virgin cypress and tupelo gum forest in South Carolina considered the largest tract of its kind left in the nation.
Woman's Body Found in Van Parked in Santee
SANTEE, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say a woman's body was found inside a parked van in Santee. Investigators say it appears 31-year-old Kathy Mack of Orangeburg was shot to death, but an autopsy has been ordered to confirm how she died.
2 dead; 2 arrested in SC nightclub shooting
ST. HELENA ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — Beaufort County sheriff's deputies say two St. Helena men have been killed and two others have been arrested in a shooting at a nightclub.
Vision Airlines ends NW Ohio route to Myrtle Beach
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Charter carrier Vision Airlines is ending its seasonal service between Toledo, Ohio, and Myrtle Beach, S.C., after less than a month because of poor ticket sales.
SC man accused of killing friend's unborn child
CHESTER, S.C. (AP) — A Chester man in jail on charges that he stabbed his pregnant girlfriend has now been charged with the death of the unborn boy.
Ga., SC mountains mark 'Deliverance' anniversary
ATLANTA (AP) — Four decades ago, the lush northeast Georgia mountains were introduced to the world in the hit film "Deliverance."
Report calls for industry in Lowcountry counties
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — A new report says Beaufort and Jasper counties need to diversify, bringing in more industry to economies that are largely based on providing services.
SC leaders: Report shows Charleston's importance
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina leaders say a new report from the U.S. Army Corps Engineers shows the importance of deepening the Charleston Harbor.
Deputies: Man stabbed wife at SC Bible study
GREER, S.C. (AP) — A woman has been hospitalized after Greenville County deputies say her husband stabbed her during a Bible study meeting.
Legislature approves compromise on pension reform
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A bill reforming South Carolina's pension systems for public workers is heading to the governor's desk.
SC government restructuring bill dies in Senate
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A government restructuring bill that is the cornerstone of Gov. Nikki Haley's agenda is dead for the year.
SC Senate confirms state inspector general
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A 30-year FBI veteran will become South Carolina's first independent inspector general.
SC Guard: 3 soldiers killed in Afghan attack
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Three South Carolina Army National Guard soldiers are dead following an attack by a suicide bomber in Afghanistan.
SC House sends budget safety net to Senate
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The House has sent to the Senate a measure to keep government running at current levels if the chambers can't finish a budget before the fiscal year starts July 1.
Incumbent House member loses GOP primary appeal
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — State Republican Party leaders have denied an incumbent's challenge against his winning primary opponent.
Judge to rule by noon on Democratic runoff in 7th
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A judge promises to decide soon whether to order a runoff for the Democratic nomination in South Carolina's new 7th Congressional District.
USC Blanks Arkansas 2-0 To Force Friday Game
The South Carolina Gamecocks survived their second elimination game of the day and kept their national title hopes alive with a 2-0 win over the Arkansas Razorbacks on Thursday night at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha. The Gamecocks (48-18) and Razorbacks (46-21) will meet again on Friday at 9 p.m. ET with the winner advancing to the championship series.
Three SC Guardsmen Killed in Afghanistan
Three South Carolina Army National Guard soldiers were killed in Afghanistan on Wednesday while conducting combat operations. 1st Lt. Ryan Davis Rawl, 30, of Lexington, Sgt. 1st Class Matthew Bradford Thomas, 30, of Easley and Spc. John David Meador II, 36, of Columbia were killed in Khowst City, Khowst Province, Afghanistan, when their patrol was attacked by a suicide bomber.
SC sheriff: Richland deputy killed in Afghanistan
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A 30-year-old Richland County sheriff's deputy has been killed while serving with the South Carolina National Guard in Afghanistan.
