Deadly Highways
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ The number of people killed on South Carolina's roadways has gone up for the first time since 2007.
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Ex-coach up for parole in SC on child sex charges
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A convicted child molester who assaulted boys in Columbia for decades is getting ready for another parole hearing.
Columbia Barbershop Owner Shoots Robbery Suspect
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Richland County deputies say the owner of a barbershop shot a man who tried to rob his business.
North Charleston mayor does ad for car dealer
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — North Charleston Mayor Keith Summey is helping a Volkswagen dealer in his city sell cars.
Bachmann, Perry plan to head south after Iowa vote
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Rick Perry and Michele Bachmann plan to make their next — and possibly last — stands in South Carolina instead of chasing the rest of the GOP presidential pack to New Hampshire.
National Forest trails in SC closing for season
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — As the new year begins, the National Forest Service is closing three off-road vehicle trails in the Sumter National Forest in the western part of South Carolina.
New Year starts warmly for Lowcountry vets, needy
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The New Year is starting off warmly for veterans, homeless and the needy in the Charleston area.
Lawsuit, immigration enforcement lead SC new laws
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — New laws going on the books in South Carolina will limit awards in lawsuits and require employers to check a federal database to see if the people they hire are in the country legally.
Men sue Beaufort County deputies after acquittal
BEAUFORT, S.C. (AP) — The Beaufort County Sheriff's Office is asking a judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed by two men who were acquitted of burglary and assault with intent to kill charges.
8-year-old bitten by rattlesnake leaves hospital
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — An 8-year-old Goose Creek boy is finally home after spending more than a month in the hospital recovering from a rattlesnake bite suffered at a North Charleston park.
Six Year Old Killed in DUI Accident Say Police
A six year old is dead after a collision in Lexington, where police say the driver responsible, is now charged with Felony DUI.
New rules start for registering vehicles in SC
BLYTHEWOOD, S.C. (AP) — The new year brings new rules for registering vehicles in South Carolina.
Cops: Pelion man killed brother over domino game
PELION, S.C. (AP) — Lexington County deputies say a 34-year-old man shot his younger brother to death in the Pelion home they shared after they argued over a game of dominos.
Folly Beach councilman arrested for cursing cops
FOLLY BEACH, S.C. (AP) — A Charleston County deputy arrested a Folly Beach councilman even after he apologized for extending his middle finger toward them because he thought the deputy was a Folly Beach police officer instead.
Cops: Woman lied about missing toddler's location
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Columbia police say they have arrested a 22-year-old mother after she lied to officers about the location of her 18-month-old son, who has been missing for several weeks.
2 dead, 1 wounded in North Charleston shooting
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — North Charleston police say a man came to a female friend's house, killing her and shooting her mother before turning the gun on himself.
Spoleto Festival USA new season lineup includes k.d. lang, premiere of Glass opera
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The 36th season of the Spoleto Festival USA in Charleston this spring will feature the American premiere of the Philip Glass opera "Kepler" and a concert by vocalist k.d. lang.
Dry New Year's for some in SC without Sunday sales
ANDERSON, S.C. (AP) — New Year's Eve celebrations will come to an abrupt end in plenty of places across South Carolina that don't allow alcohol to be sold on Sundays.
3 charged after body found at Greenville church
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — A man has been charged with murder in the death of a 50-year-old victim whose body was left outside a Greenville church.
Woman won't be charged for shooting homeless man
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a Spartanburg woman who shot a homeless man in the face who was in the vacant home she was trying to sell won't be charged because she was inside her property trying to defend her husband.
