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2 suspects surrender in Spartanburg teen's death

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — A second suspect has surrendered to sheriff's deputies in the death of a Spartanburg college student.

Irene brings strong winds, coastal flooding to SC

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Minor coastal flooding and strong winds have been reported in South Carolina as Hurricane Irene passes to the east.

Columbia holds all day Main Street Latin Festival

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The sounds of salsa and other Latino-inspired music will hold sway on Columbia's Main Street as the community celebrates with its annual Latin festival.

Hurricane Irene winds blamed for SC power outage

FOLLY BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Hurricane Irene doesn't appear to be causing much havoc for South Carolina electric utilities as it lashes the state's coast.

SC asking hospitals to quit early C-sections

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's Medicaid agency is collecting commitments from hospitals that they will quit delivering babies early through elective Cesarean sections.

Heavy rains continue in SC as Irene moves north

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Hurricane Irene isn't expected to make landfall in North Carolina until Saturday but it's already battering the South Carolina coast.

SC gov OKs order sending rescuers to NC for Irene

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley has signed an executive order that will allow three National Guard helicopters to work with Hurricane Irene rescue efforts in North Carolina.

Hurricane Irene causes beach erosion in SC

EDISTO ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — High tide is combining with water pushed ashore from Hurricane Irene to cause problems at some of South Carolina's beaches.

USC Resumes Fraternity Recruitment with New Rules

After a week of battling over alcohol violations by seven of 18 fraternities, USC administrators and fraternities wanting to intake new members call a truce.

Irene Passes Charleston With a Few Punches

Irene packed gusty winds and heavy rain in Charleston on Friday as it passed the South Carolina coastline. The storm also left thousands in the dark. We were there to talk with residents and vacationers about the storm.

Charleston schools close for Irene, 2 go short

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Schools in Charleston County are closed as a precaution as Hurricane Irene passes by the state.

Soccer match, high school football deal with Irene

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Hurricane Irene has postponed the South Carolina men's soccer match at the College of Charleston.

Lower home values hit coastal counties' tax base

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — Falling real estate values may bring higher taxes on homes, particularly along South Carolina's coast.

37 SC communities getting money for water, sewer

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Dozens of South Carolina communities are sharing $16 million in federal grants for water and sewer projects.

Haley says coastal residents should stay vigilant

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley is urging South Carolina's coastal residents to be prepared for tropical storm conditions as Hurricane Irene passes by the state.

SC Senate Democrats formally protest voter ID law

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Senate Democrats have filed a late protest of the new voter law that requires government-issued photo identification to vote.