Prep begins for SC Governor's Mansion open house
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — First Gentleman Michael Haley is receiving two live Christmas trees.
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SC county plays Santa Claus for older citizens
NEWBERRY, S.C. (AP) — An entire South Carolina county is playing Santa Claus for some older residents who may be having a hard time this holiday season.
Cause of SC private plane's crash still unclear
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. (AP) — Initial findings by federal investigators show that nothing appeared to be wrong with a Berkeley County pilot's small plane before the aircraft crashed, taking his life.
SC jail conducting internal probe after escape
CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — Horry County officials are conducting an internal investigation into how an inmate was able to switch identification with another prisoner and walk out of a county jail.
3 more charges for suspect in Neb. rape case
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — More charges have been filed against a man accused of raping a Nebraska college student.
Woman dies in SC after collision with tanker
PORT ROYAL, S.C. (AP) — A woman visiting the Port Royal area for the Thanksgiving holiday has died after her SUV collided with a tanker truck.
SC students' exercise converts to electricity
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Students at two South Carolina colleges can reduce their campus' carbon footprints as they sweat off those extra holiday calories.
Governor's Carolighting Cancelled
Due to the threat of inclement weather, the annual event has been called off. However, Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin and Governor Nikki R. Haley will hold a brief tree lighting ceremony at 6:00 p.m. on the north steps of the State House.
Gingrich Wins New Hampshire Backing: Set to Visit SC
Newt Gingrich will make campaign stops in South Carolina this week. This as he receives major backing from New Hampshire's largest newspaper.
Feds studying whether to protect SC species
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is studying 46 types of plants and animals in South Carolina to determine whether they should be given special protection under the Endangered Species Act.
SC mayor's email account hacked by scammers
FOLLY BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Folly Beach Mayor Tim Goodwin wants to make one thing clear: whatever you may have heard over email, he's not in London and he doesn't need $1,400.
Lee Brothers showing off soup skills at tailgate
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Two celebrity chefs and best-selling cookbook authors from South Carolina are joining the state Department of Agriculture for a special tailgate before the annual gridiron showdown between the University of South Carolina and Clemson University.
Columbia police investigating death at gas station
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Columbia police are investigating the death of a man whose body was found in a car parked at a gas station.
USC to train social workers on military issues
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The University of South Carolina's College of Social Work is starting a new program to train social workers to assist the military, veterans and their families.
Gamecocks Beat Clemson for Third Straight Year
South Carolina quarterback Connor Shaw played like a beast against Clemson. And he's got the T-shirt to prove it. The "Beast Mode" shirt Shaw wore after the game was a reward for leading the 14th-ranked Gamecocks to a 34-13 win against No. 18 Clemson on Saturday night.
Here is the latest South Carolina sports news from The Associated Press
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Clemson and South Carolina are each ready to make history in their season-ending rivalry game. For all the injuries, surprises, milestones and disappointments, the Number 18 Tigers and Number 14 Gamecocks have the chance for 10 victories — something both programs have sought for decades.
Woman wounded in SC Black Friday robbery attempt
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — A 55-year-old woman has been shot and wounded during a robbery attempt while she was shopping on Black Friday at a Myrtle Beach store.
Miniature train museum planned in Greenville
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Organizers say a miniature train museum will open in Greenville late next year.
SC electric cooperatives support WWII honor flight
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — More than 100 aging World War II veterans are flying to Washington, D.C., to see the monument dedicated to their service through a gift from South Carolina's electric cooperatives.
Black Friday robbery probed on Hilton Head Island
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say two Black Friday shoppers were robbed at gunpoint in the parking lot of a Hilton Head Island shopping center.
