Atheist Billboards Hit Columbia, Strike a Nerve
The words: "Don't believe in God? You are not alone." are ruffling the feathers of many in the Midlands, while the organization responsible says it's the perfect advertisement campaign for its cause.
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Occupy Charleston protesters arrested
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Several Occupy Charleston protesters have been arrested after trying to spend the night in a downtown park.
Ex-DMV worker gets 18 months for stealing $250K
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles worker who confessed to taking more than $250,000 from the agency has been sentenced to 18 months in prison.
Rock Hill teen gets life for robbery killing
ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) — A Rock Hill teen has been sentenced to life in prison for killing another teen during a robbery.
Graham sets up skating rink without the ice
GRAHAM, N.C. (AP) — The skating rink is ready for a holiday special in Graham; everything except the ice is in place.
More charges against Charleston area youth coach
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — More charges have been filed against a Charleston area youth coach accused of child molestation.
Fake Toys for Tots representative arrested in SC
ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) — Police in Rock Hill have arrested a man wearing a Santa hat who said he was a representative of the U.S. Marine Corps' Toys for Tots program.
South Carolina chief: Arrest verifies complaint
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The chief of security at the South Carolina Statehouse says officers arrested a protester for defecating on the grounds but couldn't remember when, and the state's public safety agency has yet to produce an incident report.
Cops: Teen hid as man took items from SC home
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Lexington County deputies have arrested a man they say broke into a home and took items while a 17-year-old girl hid inside.
Aircraft parts maker GKN Aerospace plans SC plant
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Aircraft parts maker GKN Aerospace plans to invest $38 million on an Orangeburg plant and create 250 jobs during the next six years.
SC health officials say the flu has arrived
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina health officials are reporting that influenza has officially arrived.
Sheriff: SC cop impersonation cases connected
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — Spartanburg County authorities say they believe there's a connection between several cases of motorists being stopped by someone pretending to be a law enforcement officer.
Police: Myrtle Beach man admits killing wife
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Investigators say a Myrtle Beach man admits killing his wife after an argument while her blood was still on his hands.
Proposed Landfill Extension Leads to Trash Talking
Dozens of concerned Richland county residents say a proposed amendment to extend the life of the Northeast Landfill stinks.
Aircraft Parts Maker GKN Aerospace Plans SC Plant
Aircraft parts maker GKN Aerospace plans to invest $38 million on an Orangeburg plant and create 250 jobs during the next six years.
SC gov refuses legislators' port hearing request
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley has told senators she will not appear at a hearing to answer questions about the handling of an environmental permit for a Georgia port expansion.
Rock Hill assistant principal wins award
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Rock Hill educator has been named the 2012 High School Assistant Principal of the Year.
Influenza Officially Arrives In South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina health officials are reporting that influenza has officially arrived. The Department of Health and Environmental Control says a case of Influenza B has been confirmed in a 5-year-old child from Lexington County.
Teen Hid As Man Took Items From SC Home
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) _ Lexington County deputies have arrested a man they say broke into a home and took items while a 17-year-old girl hid inside. Deputies said Tuesday 56-year-old Richard O'Neil Hatchell of Leesville faces several charges, including first-degree burglary and failure to stop for a blue light.
Ft. Jackson Soldiers 'Chow Down' for Thanksgiving
A massive dining hall at Fort Jackson was transformed into a Holiday wonderland for more 15,000 soldiers, as they prepare to graduate from Basic Training and head home for Thanksgiving.
