Myrtle Beach wildfire contained at 200 acres
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — A wildfire that caused the evacuation of about 50 homes near Myrtle Beach is now contained.
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Forgotten Tale: French landed in SC 450 years ago
PARRIS ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — They're remembering a dramatic but oft forgotten chapter of American history on the South Carolina coast.
Registration deadline at hand for SC voters
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina voters are almost out of time to register to vote in the state's primary elections.
2 SC building inspectors charged with taking money
HILTON HEAD, S.C. (AP) — Two Beaufort County building inspectors have been released from jail after being charged with accept cash and other items in exchange for issuing permits for properties they never inspected.
SC budget plan up for debate on Senate floor
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A state budget plan that boosts employees' paychecks, increases money to public schools and hires law enforcement officers is up for debate this week on the Senate floor.
Charleston chooses 1st woman as fire chief
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The deputy chief in an Oregon city is the first woman to be named fire chief in Charleston.
Former SC pastor agrees to pay to end litigation
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A former Charleston pastor accused of running a Ponzi scheme has agreed to pay nearly $3.5 million to end the litigation, but it's not clear he has the money for the payment.
Horry County judge OKs motorcycle burnouts
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — A Horry County judge says the motorcycle burnouts can continue at the Myrtle Beach spring bike rally.
Horry County wildlife causes evacuations
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Firefighters plan to stay on the scene of a wildfire in Horry County that's caused the evacuation of about 50 homes.
Coroner: Inmate dies at jail in Gaffney
GAFFNEY, S.C. (AP) — The coroner is investigating the death of an inmate who died while being held at the Cherokee County Detention Center in Gaffney.
Mother's Day Extra Special for 'Only' Children
Mother's Day is extra special for one Midlands family, as the ladies celebrate being an only child and the unique bond they all share.
Columbia police chief slated to visit Israel
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Columbia's top cop is hoping he can pick up some security tips during a trip to Israel.
Weekend events commemorate life of Robert Smalls
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Descendants are planning a weekend celebration of the life of Robert Smalls, the slave who 150 years ago commandeered a Confederate vessel and turned it over to the federal Navy.
ICE sweep in GA, NC and SC nets 80 arrests
ATLANTA (AP) — Federal immigration officials have arrested 80 immigrants with criminal convictions in a three-day targeted operation in Georgia and the Carolinas.
2 convicted felons killed in Lancaster shootout
LANCASTER, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say two convicted felons who were banned from owning guns shot each other to death during a robbery attempt in Lancaster County.
Database of York County job applicants hacked
YORK, S.C. (AP) — The personal data of thousands of people who applied for jobs with York County may have been stolen.
Democratic convention CEO to address SC Democrats
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The chairman of the Democratic National Convention is speaking to the party faithful in South Carolina.
Almost 200 graduating at Charleston School of Law
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Almost 200 graduates are receiving their degrees at commencement exercises at the Charleston School of Law.
Rainey Appealing Haley Case to House
A Republican activist has asked the full House to reconsider ethics charges against South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley.
Hundreds of items out after SC library amnesty
BEAUFORT, S.C. (AP) — Patrons of the Beaufort County Library turned in more than 1,700 overdue books, DVDs and other items last month when the library was offering amnesty on paying fines.
