Crews cleaning up overturned tanker in Spartanburg
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — Crews in Spartanburg are trying to clean up an overturned tanker truck carrying an acid solution.
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Man Facing Attempted Murder Charge in Cop Shooting
Authorities say a man suspected of shooting a Lancaster County deputy in the stomach as he ate dinner at a restaurant has been charged with attempted murder.
SC Firefighter Assaulted
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ A Pelzer man has been arrested after authorities say he pushed and slapped a firefighter trying to help him after a car wreck. Greenville County deputies say 28-year-old Kenneth Henderson was arrested Tuesday night and charged with third-degree assault and battery.
Occupy Columbia Protesters Sue Governor Haley
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Several Occupy Columbia protesters arrested last week for refusing to leave the Statehouse grounds sued South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley and state public safety officials on Wednesday, saying their First Amendment rights were trampled when they were arrested for demonstrating on public property.
Atheist Billboards Hit Columbia, Strike a Nerve
The words: "Don't believe in God? You are not alone." are ruffling the feathers of many in the Midlands, while the organization responsible says it's the perfect advertisement campaign for its cause.
Occupy Charleston protesters arrested
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Several Occupy Charleston protesters have been arrested after trying to spend the night in a downtown park.
Ex-DMV worker gets 18 months for stealing $250K
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles worker who confessed to taking more than $250,000 from the agency has been sentenced to 18 months in prison.
Rock Hill teen gets life for robbery killing
ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) — A Rock Hill teen has been sentenced to life in prison for killing another teen during a robbery.
Graham sets up skating rink without the ice
GRAHAM, N.C. (AP) — The skating rink is ready for a holiday special in Graham; everything except the ice is in place.
More charges against Charleston area youth coach
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — More charges have been filed against a Charleston area youth coach accused of child molestation.
Fake Toys for Tots representative arrested in SC
ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) — Police in Rock Hill have arrested a man wearing a Santa hat who said he was a representative of the U.S. Marine Corps' Toys for Tots program.
South Carolina chief: Arrest verifies complaint
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The chief of security at the South Carolina Statehouse says officers arrested a protester for defecating on the grounds but couldn't remember when, and the state's public safety agency has yet to produce an incident report.
Cops: Teen hid as man took items from SC home
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Lexington County deputies have arrested a man they say broke into a home and took items while a 17-year-old girl hid inside.
Aircraft parts maker GKN Aerospace plans SC plant
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Aircraft parts maker GKN Aerospace plans to invest $38 million on an Orangeburg plant and create 250 jobs during the next six years.
SC health officials say the flu has arrived
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina health officials are reporting that influenza has officially arrived.
Sheriff: SC cop impersonation cases connected
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — Spartanburg County authorities say they believe there's a connection between several cases of motorists being stopped by someone pretending to be a law enforcement officer.
Police: Myrtle Beach man admits killing wife
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Investigators say a Myrtle Beach man admits killing his wife after an argument while her blood was still on his hands.
Proposed Landfill Extension Leads to Trash Talking
Dozens of concerned Richland county residents say a proposed amendment to extend the life of the Northeast Landfill stinks.
Aircraft Parts Maker GKN Aerospace Plans SC Plant
Aircraft parts maker GKN Aerospace plans to invest $38 million on an Orangeburg plant and create 250 jobs during the next six years.
SC gov refuses legislators' port hearing request
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley has told senators she will not appear at a hearing to answer questions about the handling of an environmental permit for a Georgia port expansion.
