SC forestry officials lift red flag alert
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Rain is moving through South Carolina and the state forestry commission has lifted a red flag fire alert that had been in effect since last weekend.
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5 plead guilty in SC shooting death of NC man
YORK, S.C. (AP) — Five South Carolina residents have pleaded guilty to charges in the attempted robbery and shooting death of a North Carolina man.
Harrell wants redistricting suit thrown out
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Lawyers for the leader of the South Carolina House say a lawsuit over redrawing the state's new U.S. House districts should be dismissed.
Police: Maggots found in diaper; mom arrested
HONEA PATH, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a mother has been arrested after maggots were found in her 10-month-old daughter's diaper and the infant tested positive for exposure to marijuana.
Columbia police taking donations for heart health
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Police officers in Columbia are spending their Valentine's Day taking donations to benefit heart health.
Ex-SC trooper pleads guilty in marijuana case
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A former South Carolina Highway Patrol trooper has admitted to his role in a federal marijuana case.
Obama seeks $3.5M for Charleston Harbor deepening
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Charleston Mayor Joe Riley is thanking President Barack Obama for putting money for the Charleston Harbor deepening project in the federal budget.
Man found shot to death in his Swansea home
SWANSEA, S.C. (AP) — Lexington County deputies are trying to figure out who killed a man inside his Swansea home.
Car, school bus in wreck; passenger in car killed
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a car has collided with a school bus in Columbia, killing a passenger in the vehicle and injuring several people on the bus.
Man gets 40 years for fatal Spartanburg shooting
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — A judge has sentenced an Inman man to 40 years in prison in a shooting that killed one man and wounded a woman.
Victim involved in School Bus Collision Identified
The Richland County Coroner has identified the victim involved in a fatal collision with a school bus. Coroner Gary Watts says 85 year old Constance Myers, a passenger in the car, died of a neck fracture.
N Augusta Man Charged in $360K Fraud Case
A North Augusta man has been charged with selling hundreds of thousands of dollars in of shares in a corporation but using the money for himself.
SC EOC: Education progress stagnant, change needed
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A panel of state leaders says South Carolina's education system needs dramatic improvement to successfully compete economically.
N Augusta man charged in $360K fraud case
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A North Augusta man has been charged with selling hundreds of thousands of dollars in of shares in a corporation but using the money for himself.
2 arrested in dog thefts from Columbia shelter
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Police say they have arrested two teenagers suspected of stealing pit bulldogs from a Columbia animal shelter.
Man gets 40 years for Fatal Upstate Shooting
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) _ A judge has sentenced an Inman man to 40 years in prison in a shooting that killed one man and wounded a woman. Prosecutors said 23-year-old Charvus Nesbitt submitted an Alford plea Monday to murder, attempted murder and other charges, which is a plea where he does not admit guilt but concedes there is enough evidence for a conviction.
Education Goals
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A panel of state leaders says South Carolina's education system needs dramatic improvement to successfully compete economically.
Prayer vigil planned for Amir Jennings
A prayer vigil for Amir and Zinah Jennings will take place Thurdsay at Frances Burns Methodist Church on Farrow Road.
Students collect signatures favoring SC casino
BEAUFORT, S.C. (AP) — A group of college students in the Lowcountry is collecting petition signatures supporting plans for a casino and resort near Hardeeville.
Officials nearing cleanup of tires on St. Helena
BEAUFORT, S.C. (AP) — Officials hope to complete the cleanup of about 80 tons of abandoned tires on St. Helena Island this week.
