Furman receives $5M pledge for student life center
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — A Furman University graduate has pledged $5 million to the college, mostly for the renovation and expansion of its student life center.
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Search resumes in W.Va. for missing plane
PETERSBURG, W.Va. (AP) — Teams are continuing to search the rugged mountains of eastern West Virginia for a small plane that went missing.
44 known SC victims of domestic violence honored
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A somber ceremony on the Statehouse steps has recognized the 44 known South Carolina victims killed last year by domestic violence.
Groups say lower court should hear SC cruise case
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Groups challenging South Carolina's expanding cruise industry say their lawsuit should be heard at the local level, not in the state Supreme Court.
Former HomeGold exec Sterling appeals conviction
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A former executive involved in one of the biggest bankruptcies in South Carolina history has asked the state Supreme Court to overturn his securities fraud conviction and five-year prison sentence.
I-95 bridge repair project half done
SANTEE, S.C. (AP) — Repairs to the Lake Marion bridge on Interstate 95 are ahead of schedule.
Shaw In, Ingram Could Be Out For USC
Connor Shaw's addition to the lineup and the possible subtraction of SEC Defensive Player of the Week Melvin Ingram were the two big topics of Steve Spurrier's weekly press conference previewing the Kentucky game. ABC Columbia's TIm Hill has a recap from Willams-Brice Stadium.
SC Gov. Haley to hold town hall, discuss agenda
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley plans to talk with voters in Irmo as she hits the road to give legislators grades and unveils her legislative plans for next session.
Families of SC boat crash victims awarded payments
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The families of two women killed in a boat crash on Lake Murray last year will each be paid nearly $250,000 by the family of the man who authorities say caused the collision.
Man charged in Charleston slaying 5 years ago
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A North Charleston man in prison for killing a man nearly two years ago has now been charged with killing a woman in Charleston in 2006.
Canal dispute continues at development on SC coast
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — The two sides in a lawsuit over dredging the canals in Wedgefield Plantation in Georgetown County have agreed the canals belong to the state.
Feds issue warrant for SC financer gone 4 years
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — A federal magistrate has issued a warrant for a man who disappeared four years ago after allegedly taking about $3 million in deposits for two planned North Myrtle Beach condominium projects.
Shooting of goat leads to more cruelty charges
WOODRUFF, S.C. (AP) — Spartanburg County deputies say two men already charged with killing a donkey and a llama at a Woodruff farm have now been charged with the fatal shooting of a goat.
Jobs, taxes part of Haley's SC legislative agenda
ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley says a new job training program and tax law changes top her legislative agenda.
Police say snacking bandit hits 3 Anderson stores
ANDERSON, S.C. (AP) — Police are looking for a man who they say robbed three convenience stores in Anderson in five days, buying a snack or a soda before each robbery.
Clemson kickoff specialist, holder out 6-8 weeks
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson's kicker for kickoffs who also is their holder on placekicks will miss six to eight weeks with a shoulder injury.
Not a lot of good grades as SC Gov. Haley releases her legislative report cards
ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) — Just over half of South Carolina's lawmakers got on the honor roll in Republican South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley's report cards.
White House hopeful Gingrich plans tea party visit
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — White House hopeful Newt Gingrich plans to visit a Columbia tea party group and show his documentary.
Arming Yourself Against Crime
It's crime prevention month in Richland County, and the Sheriff's Department wants to make sure you have information to keep you and your family from being victimized.
Spurrier Switches To Shaw At QB
Vowing to "shake things up" after last Saturday's tough 16-13 loss, Steve Spurrier didn't waste much time, announcing Connor Shaw will start at quarterback this Saturday against Kentucky. After being one of the SEC's best QBs last year, Stephen Garcia has nine interceptions in his senior season, more than any other QB in the country.
