Police: 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.
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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.
Boil Water Advisory
There is a boil water advisory in Columbia Monday night.
Man Charged with Trying to Run Over Deputy
RIchland County deputies say a man accused of trying to run over one of their officers has turned himself in.
Family of Missing Toddler Pleads for Help
Family members of missing 18 month old Amir Jennings, pleaded for help finding him, Thursday.
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.
Zais discussing SC's No Child Left Behind waiver
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina schools Superintendent Mick Zais is talking at a Columbia school about his proposal for opting out of No Child Left Behind.
Firms helping wounded Army vet get new home
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A wounded Army combat veteran from Fort Jackson is getting a mortgage-free home.
Spartanburg textile mill to be demolished
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — A 124-year-old textile mill is being demolished after years of legal and financial battles over the fate of the Spartanburg landmark.
SC AG's office reviewing Hilton Head nonprofit
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina attorney general's office is reviewing a Hilton Head Island nonprofit that ceased operations New Year's Eve.
Arrested SC lawmaker has no plans to resign
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — An attorney for state Rep. Thad Viers says the Myrtle Beach Republican charged with harassing his ex-girlfriend will not resign.
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.
Fight looms over SC Supreme Court wetlands ruling
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina developers and environmentalists are gearing for a fight over wetlands and building when lawmakers open their news legislative session this week.
SC ports Newsome: Growing business main challenge
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — It's been a busy two years for the president and CEO of the South Carolina State Ports Authority.
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.
SC man gets life sentence for killing sisters
WALHALLA, S.C. (AP) — A man has been sentenced to life in prison without parole after pleading guilty to killing two sisters in an Oconee County home invasion.
