SRS workers holding drive for Toys for Tots
AIKEN, S.C. (AP) — Employees at a former nuclear weapons site near Aiken are collecting toys for children this holiday season.
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Activists call for unemployment benefit extension
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Activists in South Carolina are hoping to draw attention to the issue of unemployment insurance.
Gingrich, Perry bring presidential campaigns to SC
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Two candidates seeking the Republican presidential nomination are campaigning in South Carolina.
Charleston-area lawmakers discuss port expansion
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (AP) — Charleston-area lawmakers are set to meet for a discussion of a state permit allowing the dredging of the Savannah River.
Denmark woman charged with stealing veteran's cash
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- A Denmark woman has been charged with using money she was managing for a veteran to buy things for herself, including a luxury vehicle.
SC Man Gets 30 Years for Killing Grandmother
RIDGELAND, S.C. (AP) _ A 33-year-old man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison in the stabbing death of his child's grandmother. Prosecutors said that Jasper County jurors found Antonio Scott guilty Wednesday of one count of murder in Cynthia Nelson's death.
USS Yorktown marks Pearl Harbor 70th
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (AP) — More than 400 people gathered on the hanger deck of the aircraft carrier USS Yorktown on Charleston Harbor to mark the 70th anniversary the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor that plunged the United States into World War II.
SC man who confessed on voice mail denied parole
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A man who confessed to killing his drinking buddy on a prosecutor's voice mail in Horry County has been denied parole.
SC ranks third in total National Board teachers
ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) — The number of South Carolina teachers earning a national certification continues to dwindle, though the state still ranks third nationwide in total certified.
Moody's restores SC's AAA credit outlook to stable
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Moody's Investors Service has restored South Carolina's stable outlook on its top-notch AAA credit rating.
Denmark woman charged with stealing veteran's cash
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Denmark woman has been charged with using money she was managing for a veteran to buy things for herself, including a luxury vehicle.
Mother's body found near car, baby strapped inside
ANDERSON, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say they have arrested a teen and charged him in the death of a 42-year-old woman whose body was found near a car in Anderson with her 7-month-old son still strapped in his car seat.
Small earthquake reported near Charleston
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Scientists report a small earthquake has shaken areas near Charleston
SC man gets 30 years for killing grandmother
RIDGELAND, S.C. (AP) — A 33-year-old man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison in the stabbing death of his child's grandmother.
Small Earthquake Reported near Charleston
Scientists report a small earthquake has shaken areas near Charleston
Suspects in 5Pts. Beating Released
A court hearing Wednesday is bittersweet for the family of beating victim, Carter Strange, as some of those accused of his assault go home.
NRC: Oconee backup system wouldn't have worked
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Federal safety regulators say a backup safety system at a South Carolina nuclear plant wouldn't have worked if they'd been needed.
USC forecast: Economy still fragile, but more jobs
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina economists say the state's economy is going to remain fragile through the coming year but employment is expected to inch upward 2 percent.
York County teacher surrenders on assault charge
LAKE WYLIE, S.C. (AP) — A York County middle school teacher has turned himself in to authorities to face assault and battery charges after he was accused of spanking three students.
Labor deal with Boeing mutes NLRB challenge talk
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley stirred a national political debate on the powers of the National Labor Relations Board when it threatened Boeing Co. jobs in North Charleston.
