Former heavyweight champ Frazier remembered in SC
BEAUFORT, S.C. (AP) — The world knew him as heavyweight champion Smokin' Joe, but Joe Frazier was simply called "Billy Boy" by family and friends in his hometown in South Carolina.
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Cummins unit plans $24M North Charleston expansion
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A unit of diesel engine company Cummins Inc. is planning to spend $24 million in Charleston County and create 31 new jobs.
Ga. Gov Deal pledges support for SC port project
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham says states with ports are now going to have to work together to get federal money for harbor projects.
Haley tells Occupy Columbia to leave by 6 p.m.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley is ordering Occupy Columbia protesters to leave the South Carolina Statehouse grounds by 6 p.m.
SC Santa who was sent packing, now unpacking sack
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A Charleston Santa who was sent packing from a local hospital is one again unpacking his sack.
Possible tornado damages homes near Rock Hill
ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say an apparent tornado has touched down about five miles southwest of Rock Hill, damaging several homes.
SC Santa Sent Packing, Now Unpacking Sack
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ A Charleston Santa who was sent packing from a local hospital is one again unpacking his sack. The Hollings Cancer Center of the Medical University of South Carolina said Wednesday volunteer Frank Cloyes may again dress up as Santa Claus to cheer patients.
Prescription Drug Summit
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Federal and state authorities are meeting in Columbia for a summit on prescription drug abuse and addiction. United States Attorney Bill Nettles says representatives from the United States Attorney's Office, the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy and the Drug Enforcement Administration are among those planning to gather Wednesday at the University of South Carolina's Koger Center.
'Occupy' Protestors Told to Leave
After more than a month of demonstrating on the lawn of the State House, Occupy Columbia protestors are demanded by Gov. Nikki Haley to vacate the premises.
Strong Weather leaves the Midlands
After a couple of really warm days, a powerful cold front moves through the area and fired off some serious storms.
House panel cancels retirement system meeting
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A House panel has cancelled plans to talk about proposals to fix South Carolina's pension system for state workers.
BASF Catalysts plant adding 25 jobs in Seneca
WALHALLA, S.C. (AP) — A plant that makes metal catalysts in Oconee County is investing $60 million over the next five years.
SC circuit judge: $14 million to sex abuse victim
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina Circuit Court judge has awarded a 27-year-old woman more than $14 million dollars in civil damages against a former relative who sexually abused her as a child.
Arrest made in 2007 Greenville killing
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Greenville County sheriff's deputies have arrested a suspect in the 2007 shooting death of another man.
Authorities identify man killed in Berea standoff
BEREA, S.C. (AP) — Greenville County authorities have released the name of a man shot and killed after a two-hour standoff in the parking lot of a state agency in Berea (buh-REE-uh).
Newberry College president steps down
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Newberry College President Scott Koerwer has resigned.
TD Bank announcing jobs in SC
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — TD Bank is bringing jobs to South Carolina.
Columbia police holding fundraiser at restaurant
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Columbia's law enforcement community is partnering with a local restaurant to raise money for the Columbia Police Foundation.
Horry County chairman running for 7th District
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The chairman of the Horry County Council is the latest Republican to announce he's running for South Carolina's new 7th congressional district.
Darla Moore to speak at event honoring GE Energy
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Financier and philanthropist Darla Moore is speaking at an event in Greenville honoring GE Energy for its work helping local schools.
