Public invited to review proposed SC textbooks
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Textbooks and other instructional materials proposed for use in South Carolina schools are available for public inspection.
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SC law eases sale of stolen cars for scrap metal
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Loopholes in South Carolina law makes it easy for car thieves to pocket hundreds of dollars by selling older cars to scrap dealers with few questions asked.
Kershaw Deputies Investigate Shooting
At approximately 2:30 am Sunday morning Kershaw County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the scene of a shooting in the Lugoff community. One individual had been shot three times and died as a result of those injuries. Kershaw County Sheriff Jim Matthews says that deputies were dispatched to a residence located at 63 Trinity School Rd. in Lugoff, SC following reports of a shooting.
13 SC high school players suspended over hazing
CLOVER, S.C. (AP) — Thirteen football players at a South Carolina high school have been suspended from the field and the classroom as officials investigate alleged hazing.
South Carolina State Fair Prepares to Open Wednesday
The South Carolina State Fair will open its' gates Wednesday afternoon for the 2011 season.
Maxcy Gregg Park Centennial Celebration
Maxcy Gregg Park Centennial Celebration held in Columbia. The family that donated the land critical to the creation of Maxcy Gregg Park will be honored.
Tire blow-out causes fatal wreck on I-20
AIKEN, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a sport utility flipped several times on Interstate 20, killing an 88-year-old Columbia-area woman and injuring four others who were returning from a funeral.
Tire makers invest $2B in SC, nearly 3,000 jobs
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — Go ahead and call South Carolina the tire king.
SC Guard honors soldiers deployed overseas
CAMDEN, S.C. (AP) — About 400 members of a South Carolina Army National Guard signal battalion are being honored this weekend for their year of service in the Mideast and Afghanistan.
SC mother charged in death of 3-year-old girl
BENNETTSVILLE, S.C. (AP) — A Bennettsville mother and her boyfriend are charged with neglect following the death of her 3-year-old child.
SC man sentenced to 21 years in stabbing death
ROEBUCK, S.C. (AP) — A 54-year-old Spartanburg County man has been sentenced to 21 years in prison for stabbing a rival to death last year.
Shaw Sparks USC To Biggest SEC Win Ever
South Carolina quarterback Connor Shaw threw for 311 yards and four touchdowns leading No. 18 South Carolina to a 54-3 win over Kentucky on Saturday.
DJJ officer accused of sexually assaulting inmates
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A prison guard at South Carolina's Department of Juvenile Justice has been arrested on charges he sexually assaulted two inmates.
Columbia worker charged with taking $70 in change
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A former Columbia parking meter employee is charged with pocketing $70 worth of coins from three parking meters.
Truck carrying fruit wrecks in SC, food donated
CHESTER, S.C. (AP) — Some charities along Interstate 77 got an unexpected donation after a wreck in Chester County.
Ex-treasurer of Beaufort group faces fraud charge
BEAUFORT, S.C. (AP) — The former treasurer of a Beaufort Elementary School group has been charged with fraud after questions were raised about money spent from the organization's account.
SC gov's board members provided personal flights
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A board member who South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley bragged about this week was a campaign donor who allowed her to use his plane.
SC Mother Charged In Death Of 3-Year-Old Girl
BENNETTSVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ A Bennettsville mother and her boyfriend are charged with neglect following the death of her 3-year-old child. Bennettsville police said Friday the investigation into the toddler's death continues.
DJJ Officer Accused of Sexually Assaulting Inmates
A prison guard at South Carolina's Department of Juvenile Justice has been arrested on charges he sexually assaulted two inmates.
Tire Blow-Out Causes Fatal Wreck on I-20
Authorities say a sport utility flipped several times on Interstate 20, killing an 88-year-old Columbia-area woman and injuring four others who were returning from a funeral.
