Former Columbia city councilman free from prison
A former Columbia city councilman is back home after serving nine months in federal prison for tax evasion.
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SC sheriff says justice system failed deputy
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — Sheriff Chuck Wright says the justice system failed a Spartanburg County deputy who was shot and wounded while chasing a suspect.
Runner who died in Savannah marathon was from SC
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Police have identified a runner who collapsed and died during the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon in Savannah as a 58-year-old South Carolina man.
USC instructor talks on Van Gogh website project
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A University of South Carolina art instructor is lecturing on a website that accompanies a new biography of artist Vincent Van Gogh.
Former Columbia city councilman free from prison
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A former Columbia city councilman is back home after serving nine months in federal prison for tax evasion.
SC ranks 8th in hiring military vets as teachers
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Classrooms across South Carolina are benefiting from veteran teachers in more ways than one.
SC automotive firm Kongsberg to add 300 jobs
EASLEY, S.C. (AP) — The firm Kongsberg Automotive is nearly doubling its Pickens County operations with a $7.3 million expansion.
Colleton bus driver charged with pupil assault
WALTERBORO, S.C. (AP) — A Colleton County school bus driver has been fired following his arrest for grabbing a middle school student by the neck and throwing him against a window.
Freshman SC congressman discusses federal regs
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Freshman South Carolina Rep. Tim Scott is traveling around his district to discuss what he sees as overreaching federal rules and regulations.
North Charleston's Summey seeks fifth full term
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The mayor of South Carolina's third-largest city is seeking re-election.
SC beach town weighs steps to control parking
SURFSIDE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — The Town of Surfside Beach is reviewing ways to get a handle on summertime parking problems.
SC Democratic Party chairman to lead discussion
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's Democratic Party chairman is the featured speaker at a Furman University event about the future of his party in a conservative state.
2,000 Citadel cadets perform community service
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — About 2,000 Citadel cadets are participating in what the college says is the largest community service event in the history of the Charleston military school.
Extreme Couponing Helps the Hungry
Grocery Shopping can sometimes costs a pretty penny, but not for one West Columbia wife and mother of four who is using the techniques to buy thousands of dollars worth of food for little or no money. Items she is now donating to those in need.
DeMint to Make No Endorsement in 2012 SC Primary
Tea party favorite and U.S. Sen. Jim DeMint says he won't endorse a candidate in the 2012 presidential race, taking what would be a huge bump off the table in early-voting South Carolina.
Cops: Man charged with tossing brick at patrol car
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a 20-year-old man has been arrested after he threw a brick at a Richland County Sheriff's Office patrol car.
FCS Senior Scout Bowl to be held in Myrtle Beach
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — A college football all-star game is scheduled for Myrtle Beach next month.
SC labor head: Lawsuits don't alter business rules
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The head of South Carolina's labor agency says federal lawsuits challenging the state's anti-illegal immigration law won't affect the law's mandate that businesses check their new employees' legal status.
Cops: Man slain in easy chair as drug deal revenge
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Greenville police say a man was shot in May while sitting in his easy chair was killed by someone angry with his stepson over a drug deal.
Ex-Gamecocks star Watson faces another drug charge
ANDERSON, S.C. (AP) — Former South Carolina running back Derek Watson has been arrested on a marijuana distribution charge.
