Former SC trooper cleared of DUI charge by jury
CAYCE, S.C. (AP) — A former South Carolina state trooper wants to return to work now that a jury has found her not guilty of the DUI charge that led to her dismissal.
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Cops still seek 2 suspects in SC double murder
GREER, S.C. (AP) — Spartanburg County authorities are looking for two men accused of torturing and murdering a couple nearly three years ago.
Haley Places Wager on Bowl Games
Governor Nikki Haley will have her eye on our two in state schools next week as the USC Gamecocks take on Nebraska on Monday in the Capitol One Bowl in Orlando and the Clemson Tigers face West Virginia in the Orange Bowl in Miami Wednesday.
Chapin Woman Arrested for Stealing Millions
A Chapin woman accused of stealing millions from her employer is behind bars.
SC furniture chain closing after 2 decades
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The Charleston-area furniture chain which owned a store where nine firefighters died four years ago is going out of business.
SC man sues police, saying they broke his nose
BEAUFORT, S.C. (AP) — A man convicted of drinking in public and resisting arrest is suing the Beaufort Police Department, claiming an officer deliberately slammed on his brakes to injure the man while he was in the back seat.
Haley names acting director of insurance agency
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley has named an acting chief of South Carolina's insurance agency following the director's abrupt resignation.
SC company sues ex-worker over Twitter followers
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — An Internet company is suing a former employee, saying he left the firm and took his 17,000 Twitter followers with him.
3 Fort Hood soldiers die in Afghanistan explosion
FORT HOOD, Texas (AP) — Military officials say three Fort Hood soldiers have died in Afghanistan from injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device was detonated.
Report: Alcohol poisoning killed Clemson freshman
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say heavy drinking led to the death of a 19-year-old Clemson University student at an off-campus apartment last month.
Fake cop tried to pull woman over in Greenville
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Greenville police say a man in an SUV tried to convince a woman he was a police officer and have her pull into a vacant lot.
Alcohol Poisoning Killed Clemson Freshman
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say heavy drinking led to the death of a 19-year-old Clemson University student at an off-campus apartment last month. Pickens County Coroner Kandy Kelley released a toxicology report Thursday confirming that alcohol poisoning killed Tyler Karolczyk on Nov. 12, three days before his 20th birthday.
SC 91-year-olds marry after 40 years of friendship
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A 91-year-old newlywed says she expects to spend a dozen more years with her 92-year-old spouse following their wedding at a retirement home on James Island.
Sex Shop Changes its Name to Pacify Public
A new sex store changes its name to appease outraged neighboring businesses and residents.
SC official sues school district, alleging bias
BEAUFORT, S.C. (AP) — An assistant principal at Shell Point Elementary School is suing the Beaufort school system, claiming she's been repeatedly passed over for promotion because of age and race discrimination.
Aircraft company adding 150 jobs to SC operations
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — An aircraft maintenance company is creating 150 jobs in Horry County.
Local businesses rally to family of SC officer
AIKEN, S.C. (AP) — Local businesses are rallying together to raise money for the family of an Aiken police officer killed in the line of duty.
SC insurance agency director resigns
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The head of South Carolina's insurance agency has resigned, 11 months after Gov. Nikki Haley picked him for the position.
DHEC board members to discuss new director
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Board members for the Department of Health and Environmental Control are meeting to discuss replacing the agency's retiring director.
Congressman Wilson to discuss his priorities
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson is unveiling his agenda for 2012 in a series of news conferences across the 2nd congressional district.
