Tolls rise on Southern Connector near Greenville
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Tolls have increased on the Southern Connector highway south of Greenville.
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Pedestrian killed walking on US 278 in Hilton Head
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a man walking down U.S. Highway 278 on Hilton Head Island has been struck and killed by an SUV.
3 charged with kidnapping in December killing
LINCOLNVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Three people have been charged with kidnapping a man who was found dead near railroad tracks in Lincolnville last month.
Man shot to death by robbers in his Florence home
FLORENCE, S.C. (AP) — Police say a man has been shot and killed after a home invasion in Florence.
Shattered window leads to nervous time for trooper
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina trooper got quite a scare after a window in his cruiser shattered during a New Year's Day traffic stop.
Here is the latest South Carolina sports news from The Associated Press
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Freshman Ashton Moore scored a career-high 30 points as The Citadel defeated Virginia Wise 91-74 on Monday night, snapping an eight-game losing streak. The Bulldogs (3-10) had not won a game since defeating Florida Christian College 97-44 on Nov. 21.
Gamecock Fans React to Victory
Hundreds of Gamecocks fans who were unable to go to Orlando for the Capitol One Bowl game, instead supported the home team in spirit
Shattered Window Leads to Nervous Time for Trooper
A South Carolina trooper got quite a scare after a window in his cruiser shattered during a New Year's Day traffic stop.
Police: SC man carried loaded weapons in NY subway
NEW YORK (AP) — A South Carolina man who entered the New York City subway system with two loaded weapons has been arrested.
SC roadway fatalities up for first time since 2007
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The number of people killed on South Carolina's roadways has gone up for the first time since 2007, due in part to marked increases in motorcycle and pedestrian deaths.
1 dead, 2 wounded in Hampton County bar shooting
ESTILL, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say they have identified a suspect in a shooting that left a man dead at a Hampton County bar.
Man charged with DUI in wreck that kills girl
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a 6-year-old girl on her way to church has been killed in a wreck involving an impaired driver.
Man Shot to Death by Robbers in his SC Home
FLORENCE, S.C. (AP) _ Police say a man has been shot and killed after a home invasion in Florence. Investigators said three men banged on the back door of the home around 8:30 p.m. Sunday, and were let in by the victim's daughter.
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.
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.
