SC tobacco farmers worry about lack of rain
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Tobacco farmers in South Carolina are worried about the lack of rain.
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South Carolina Associated Press 2011 broadcast contest winners.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Winners of the 2011 South Carolina Associated Press Broadcasters Contest to be honored March 31:
SC teacher fired for showing part of "Jackass 2"
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (AP) — A teacher at Wando High School in Mount Pleasant has now been fired for playing a segment of the movie "Jackass 2" in class.
Correction: Nude Truck Crash story
PORT ROYAL, S.C. (AP) — In a Feb. 28 story about a man who stole a fire truck and drove off, The Associated Press erroneously reported that the man had escaped from a veterans affairs hospital. He escaped from Naval Hospital Beaufort, which is not a VA facility.
Police: Florence man kills 5 pets in arson blaze
FLORENCE, S.C. (AP) — Investigators say a Florence man intentionally set fire to the home where he lived, leaving three dogs and two cats inside to die.
SC bill would detail spending of state taxes
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A bill requiring South Carolina taxpayers to receive a detailed receipt of how their state taxes are spent has advanced in the Senate.
SC court upholds ex-HomeGold exec conviction
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The state Supreme Court has upheld the conviction and five-year prison sentence of a former executive involved in one of the biggest bankruptcies in South Carolina history.
Teller steals from bank, tries to burn it down
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say an Allendale bank teller who stole more than $300,000 from her employer and then tried to burn down the bank when her bosses discovered the money was missing has pleaded guilty.
Food and Wine Festival returns to Charleston
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Wine, barbecue and tacos are among the staples being offered at the Charleston Wine and Food Festival.
Circus clowns visit sick kids at SC hospital
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — They're sending in the clowns to bring some smiles to a Charleston children's hospital.
Presidential politics topic of Citadel symposium
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — This year's presidential race is the focus of the annual Symposium on Southern Politics at The Citadel.
Judge to rule if tape is released in cop's death
AIKEN, S.C. (AP) — A judge is getting ready to hear arguments on whether video of a traffic stop that led to the shooting death of an Aiken police officer should be released to the public.
Senators Advance Bill Denying Licenses to Dropouts
South Carolina teens who drop out of school or skip too many classes would lose their driving privileges under a bill advanced by a Senate committee.
Local Babies Leap Into the World
It's a day that only comes once every 4 years, February 29th. And while the date is in place to keep our calendar from going off track, it's a day some proud new parents won't need a calendar to remember.
Coroner releases report on SC hospitality exec
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Richland County officials say the president of South Carolina's Hospitality Association died around the same time he was reported missing more than a week ago.
SC deputy injured, 1 dead in violent traffic stop
CAMDEN, S.C. (AP) — One man has died and a Kershaw County deputy has been hurt after a traffic stop that turned violent.
Gov Haley announces website for entrepreneurs
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Entrepreneurs and small business owners are invited to use a new online tool to grow their businesses in South Carolina.
SC's latest private school choice plan advances
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A House panel has advanced the latest attempt to help parents send their children to private schools in South Carolina.
Gov Haley Announces Website for Entrepreneurs
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Entrepreneurs and small business owners are invited to use a new online tool to grow their businesses in South Carolina. Gov. Nikki Haley and the state Commerce Department on Wednesday launched SCBizNetwork.com that's meant to help residents turn their business concepts into reality.
Latest private school choice plan advances
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A House panel has advanced the latest attempt to help parents send their children to private schools in South Carolina.
