New school security programs in Horry County
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — There are new security programs at middle and high schools in Horry County this school year following last year's attempted pipe bombing at Socastee High.
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Judge: AVX Myrtle Beach suit now class action
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — As many as 229 property owners in Myrtle Beach could become plaintiffs in a lawsuit against electronics manufacturer AVX Corp. that alleges the company contaminated groundwater.
Three Purse Snatchings in Eight Days
Law enforcement officials in the Midlands are dealing with their third instance of purse snatching in a little over a week.
Conway woman charged with mistreated horse
CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — A Conway woman has been arrested and accused of mistreating a horse that had to be euthanized.
Salt water intruding on Hilton Head's water supply
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — Water customers on the south end of Hilton Head Island will pay more as the local water service deals with salt water intrusion.
Top Haley staffer headed to University of SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — One of Gov. Nikki Haley's top deputies is leaving to join the University of South Carolina.
Last complaint in DPS director file dates to '97
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The last complaint made against the interim director of South Carolina's public safety agency was made more than a decade before the attorney general's office launched a review into new allegations against him.
SC DOT: make highways safe over Labor Day weekend
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina highway officials want motorists to drive safely this Labor Day weekend as they report highway fatalities have risen over last year.
14-year-old accused of hitting Charleston teacher
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A 14-year-old student has been arrested and accused of attacking a teacher at a North Charleston school for students with social, emotional or behavioral disabilities.
No bond for suspect in USC professor's death
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The man accused of killing a University of South Carolina professor he once dated will stay in jail.
Clemson's Boyd ready for Troy as starting QB
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson's Tajh (tahzh) Boyd has a goal in mind for his first game as starting quarterback: hearing the cannon fired in celebration for most of the day when Troy visits Death Valley.
Grand Strand tourism to bounce back for Labor Day
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Labor Day weekend tourism along South Carolina's Grand Strand is expected to bounce back strongly after last weekend's brush with Hurricane Irene.
North Charleston teen gets 40 years for murder
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A 16-year-old North Charleston youth has been sentenced to 40 years in prison after being convicted of murder in the shooting death of another teen.
Sumter sheriff: 18-year-old dead, 3 more wounded
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — An 18-year-old pregnant woman has died and three other people have been injured in a shooting in a mobile home park in Sumter.
The Business of Giving Back
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) On the heels of a tragedy involving suspected domestic violence - a year ago today , one local store dedicated itself to helping area women - down on their luck, get back on their feet.
3 named to Wofford athletic hall
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — Former football star Katon Bethay heads up the newest group of inductees to the Wofford Athletic Hall of Fame.
1 Person Dead, 3 Wounded Including a Toddler In Sumter Shooting
A late night shooting leaves one woman dead and three more people injured including a 2 year old child.
No Bond for Accused Killer of USC Professor
37-year-old Hank Hawes, who is charged with stabbing to death his ex-girlfriend, 36-year-old USC professor, Jennifer Wilson, remains in jail, having been denied bond.
SC ranger: Hartwell now a kiddie-pool for swimmers
ANDERSON, S.C. (AP) — Anyone who'd like to take a dip in South Carolina's Lake Hartwell may have less than a foot of water in the designated swimming areas unless rain comes over the Labor Day weekend.
AAA: NC, SC holiday travel to rise despite Irene
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — More people in North Carolina and South Carolina are expected to travel this Labor Day weekend compared to last year despite the impacts of Hurricane Irene on the coast.
