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Patient tries to jump from medical helicopter

WALTERBORO, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a medical helicopter taking a patient to a Charleston hospital had to make an emergency landing after the patient fought with the crew and tried to leap from the aircraft.

SC panel working on ways to improve reading

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Increasing the time students spend reading and writing, expanding classroom libraries, and requiring more teacher training are among ideas a state panel is considering for boosting the reading skills of South Carolina students.

SC Mom Arrested for Getting Son, 13, Drunk

ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) _ Rock Hill police say they arrested a mother after her 13-year-old son told officers she got him drunk. Investigators said the boy's father called police early Sunday morning and told him his mother let him drink until he got drunk.

Unemployment Benefits

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ If unemployed workers in South Carolina can't find a job in six months, they would have to volunteer 16 hours weekly to continue getting a check under a bill up for debate by a Senate panel.

Perry likens SC stand to Alamo

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — Texas Gov. Rick Perry is telling South Carolina crowds that his decision to stay in the White House race is like the last stand at the Alamo.

SC coroner says truck driver had heart attack

GAFFNEY, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina coroner says the North Carolina truck driver in an Interstate 85 crash died from a heart attack before the careering into the path of oncoming traffic.

Deputy Talks About K-9 Partner's Death

Less than a month after his K-9 partner, Fargo, dies in the line of duty, Richland County Master Deputy Warren Cavanagh opens up about coping with the loss.

Lawmakers to Return Tuesday

The South Carolina State House will see the return of State Lawmakers Tuesday for the start of the 2012 Legislative session.

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