Largest shag dance in world certified on SC coast
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — It's an official world record. The 744 people who danced the shag at the same time last fall in North Myrtle Beach have set the record for the largest Carolina shag dance.
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Bikes being banned along Charleston expressway
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Charleston Mayor Joe Riley says bikes and pedestrians are being banned from a Charleston expressway where a bicyclist was struck and killed last summer.
SC Man Gets Life Sentence for Killing Sisters
WALHALLA, S.C. (AP) _ A man has been sentenced to life in prison without parole after pleading guilty to killing two sisters in an Oconee County home invasion. Prosecutors said Shawn Owens pleaded guilty Friday to murder.
Final Moments of K-9's Death Revealed
Richland County K-9 Deputy, Fargo, died like a true soldier in battle, according to his partner who recounts the details of the dog's final moments.
SC missing boy's mom told cops she had no children
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The mother of an 18-month-old South Carolina boy missing for more than a month initially told investigators she didn't have a son when they questioned her.
Public Hearing on Bus System Saturday
Saturday, January 7, from 11:00am to 1:00pm, at CMRTA Headquarters on Lucius Road, officials will host a public forum. Riders of Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority, CMRTA, will have a chance to respond to a reduction in services that could come as early as next month.
Police Use Search Warrants in Search for Missing Toddler
Columbia Police continue to search for 18 month old, Amir Jennings. Thursday, ABC Columbia News learned officials had issued 3 search warrants in the case.
Columbia employee pleads guilty in kickback scheme
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Columbia Parks and Recreation Department employee has pleaded guilty to taking kickbacks from contractors working on city projects.
Cops use cadaver dog in search for missing SC boy
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Police say they have used cadaver dogs to search a car and home belonging to the South Carolina woman they accuse of repeatedly lying to them about where her 18-month-old son is.
SC governor predicts Romney victory in SC primary
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is predicting that Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney will win her state's pivotal Southern primary.
Romney campaigns for second day on SC coast
CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney is continuing his campaign tour of the South Carolina coast.
USC's Cocky visiting Hampton, Allendale counties
ALLENDALE, S.C. (AP) — More than 700 elementary school children in Hampton and Allendale counties are getting a chance to read with Cocky.
SC Lawmakers: Budgets Won't Return to 2007 Levels
The leaders of South Carolina's Republican-controlled Legislature say they will not use an additional $913 million in revenue to boost agencies' budgets back to pre-recession levels.
Mayor Takes Over
NORWAY, S.C. (AP) _ The new mayor of Norway says someone else climbed through a Town Hall window on New Year's Day to get inside, not him.
SC Firms Help Get New Home to Wounded Veteran
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Two firms that are part of BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina are providing $20,000 to provide a mortgage-free home for an Army veteran wounded in Iraq. Spokesman Billy Quarles says the firms are presenting keys to the Columbia home Monday to retired Army 1st Sgt. Peter Lara, who suffered gunshot wounds during a firefight in Iraq in 2005.
1 charged with murder in Charleston kidnapping
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A murder charge has been filed against one man in the kidnapping and death of a Charleston County man last month.
Judge OKs initial class action in Sun City suit
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — A state judge has granted preliminary class-action status to lawsuits alleging defective stucco work on homes in Sun City Hilton Head.
Spartanburg County man dies in fire
ROEBUCK, S.C. (AP) — A Spartanburg County man has died in an early morning house fire near Roebuck.
SC firms help get new home to wounded veteran
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Two firms that are part of BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina are providing $20,000 to provide a mortgage-free home for an Army veteran wounded in Iraq.
SC lawmakers say extra revenue won't help budgets
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The leaders of South Carolina's Republican-controlled Legislature say they will not use an additional $913 million in revenue to boost agencies' budgets back to pre-recession levels.
