Summerville woman sentenced in gift card scheme
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Summerville woman has been sentenced to three years in prison for her role in a gift card scheme that federal prosecutors say netted $1 million.
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Sheriff: Rape suspect fired on cops with shotgun
CAMDEN, S.C. (AP) — Kershaw County Sheriff Jim Matthews says a rape suspect led deputies on a chase, firing his shotgun at officers before crashing his vehicle.
SC board rescinds policy, ends lawsuit threat
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Board of Education has rescinded a rule requiring the elected state superintendent to provide a monthly report on multi-million-dollar grants available to schools.
In SC, Huntsman defends Romney's record at Bain
MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — Jon Huntsman says its time for Republicans to stop attacking presidential front-runner Mitt Romney's role in a corporate-takeover firm. But the former Utah governor says Romney can be called on to account for plenty of government-related issues.
Possible tornado slams 2 western NC counties
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The National Weather Service says an apparent tornado ripped through Rutherford and Burke counties in western North Carolina, toppling trees, snapping power lines and causing significant damage to a mobile home park.
Jackson-King Day, in South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ The Rev. Jesse Jackson says his civil rights organization will announce its plans to fight for social justice and against poverty at several stops across South Carolina next week. Jackson said Wednesday his Rainbow Push Coalition will announce in Charleston on Monday night a 10-point plan to make the South better. He will continue with stops in Columbia and Greenville on Tuesday.
Chase Suspect
CAMDEN, S.C. (AP) _ Kershaw County Sheriff Jim Matthews says a rape suspect led deputies on a chase, firing his shotgun at officers before crashing his vehicle.
SC forum told nation should welcome immigrants
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Business leaders at a forum in North Charleston have been told the nation's immigration laws need to be more welcoming so human capital from abroad can help America get its economy moving and recover from the Great Recession.
AP Exclusive: Grandmother hopes SC boy found alive
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The grandmother of a South Carolina toddler missing for more than a month says she's holding out hope the boy will be found alive.
SC Democrats 'welcome' Romney, GOP primary contest
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's top Democrats say jobs are the biggest issue for South Carolina voters and White House GOP front-runner Mitt Romney has it wrong.
SC schools chief grilled for not seeking increase
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Education Superintendent Mick Zais is being criticized by House Democrats for not seeking more money for teacher pay.
Ron Paul brings anti-war theme to military-rich SC
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — GOP presidential candidate Ron Paul is touting his anti-war message in South Carolina, a state with a strong military presence.
DMV leader: Records show 900 dead may have voted
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The director of South Carolina's Department of Motor Vehicles has told the State Law Enforcement Division that more than 900 people who were recorded as having voted were actually dead.
Zinah Jennings in court, family holds out hope for Amir's safe return.
As the search for missing 18 month old, Amir Jennings continues, this child's mother, Zinah Jennings appeared in court Wednesday.
Suspected Arson has Five Points Businesses on Edge
It's anything but business as usual for some shops in Five Points who say they're still on edge following a suspected arson of the Salty Nut Cafe'.
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$10,000 reward offered in case of missing SC boy
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A $10,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the return of a Columbia toddler missing for more than a month.
SC unemployed would need to accept less pay
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — People drawing unemployment benefits in South Carolina would have to accept job offers that pay incrementally less than their previous wages under a policy change that could take effect later this week.
SC House kills bill creating Interstate 95 council
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina legislators have upheld Gov. Nikki Haley's veto of a bill creating a regional council with the mission of improving economic and education opportunities along rural Interstate 95.
Pet's microchip help police return missing SC girl
AIKEN, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a microchip implanted in the family dog helped Aiken officers reunite a missing 3-year-old girl with her family.
