Predominantly black SC beach town gets new mayor
ATLANTIC BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Atlantic Beach has a new mayor.
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Greenville deputy followed procedures in crash
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — The Greenville County sheriff's office says a deputy was following proper procedures when he pursued a suspicious vehicle that wrecked, killing the driver.
US Rep Duncan defends comments on immigrants
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Jeff Duncan is defending his remarks comparing the country's illegal immigration issues to a house without a door that allows "any kind of vagrant or animal" to come in.
2nd child dies from injuries in Lexington wreck
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — A second child has died from injuries in a wreck in Lexington last week.
Study shows cruises boost Charleston hotel revenue
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A new study shows hundreds of additional hotel rooms are sold and tens of thousands of dollars in additional lodging revenue is generated every time a cruise ship arrives in or leaves from Charleston.
Bachmann adds political consultant to SC team
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann has added an adviser to her South Carolina presidential campaign.
SC higher education agency seeks more money
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's higher education agency says its first budget priority is recouping money that's been cut from public colleges over the past two years.
Bachmann adds SC Campaign Adviser
Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann has added an adviser to her South Carolina presidential campaign. Bachmann said Wednesday that Wesley Donehue has joined her team. The outspoken Republican activist will serve as a spokesman and strategist, as well as help the national new media team.
Cow mascot stolen from Anderson restaurant
ANDERSON, S.C. (AP) — There's a reward for cattle rustling in Anderson.
Summerville woman finds needle in Halloween candy
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Sometimes, the problem everyone worries really happens.
Hilton Head Island told to expect more cell towers
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — Some experts says Hilton Head Island residents should get used to seeing more cell phone towers unless they want the island to become a communications backwater.
More wrangling over estate of late James Brown
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Trustees who say they were unjustly removed from the charitable trust of the late soul singer James Brown urged South Carolina's Supreme Court on Tuesday to strike down the estate settlement.
Former NBA standout visiting South Carolina coast
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Former NBA star Xavier McDaniel is returning to his home state to visit a school on the South Carolina coast.
400,000 sunfish going into the Edisto River
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — About 400,000 fish are being released into the Edisto River.
Huntsman making campaign swing through SC
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman is starting a three-day campaign swing through South Carolina.
Haley to be honored for work on Heritage Classic
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley is being honored for helping find a new title sponsor for the Heritage Classic golf tournament.
Occupy Movement Marches to City Hall
More than a hundred protesters gathered their signs and voices and took their fight from the State House lawn to City Council Chambers. Demonstrators say they wanted to take their message to those who need to hear it most.
Company Moving into Vacant Barnwell County Plant
An international maker of highway safety products is opening in Barnwell County, creating 25 jobs over two years in a building that once employed more than 300.
Dog Fighting Ring Update
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Richland County authorities say 15 of the 24 dogs seized during a September raid on a dog-fighting operation are in foster homes. Sheriff Leon Lott said Tuesday that $1,700 in donations helped pay to care for the dogs.
Conway Man Pleads Guilty To Counterfeit Charge
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A 23-year-old Horry County man admits he made counterfeit $10 and $100 bills on a computer. U.S. Attorney Bill Nettles said Tuesday that Parish Gagum of Conway pleaded guilty in federal court in Florence to making counterfeit money.
