Continental Tire To Bring 1,700 Jobs To SC
South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley along with Continental Tire Executives and Sumter Council members made a major economic announcement in Sumter County today.
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USC: Decision gives green light to medical school
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The University of South Carolina says it has the OK to open its medical school in Greenville next year.
Teen arrested in shooting death of Florence teen
FLORENCE, S.C. (AP) — An 18-year-old Florence man has been arrested in the shooting death of a teen last month.
Companies bringing 100 jobs to Orangeburg County
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — A warehouse company and its trucking affiliate are investing $10 million in Orangeburg and creating 100 jobs within five years.
SC Continental tire plant announcement expected
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley plans a major economic development announcement in Sumter County nearly a week after a county official said Continental Tire will build a plant there.
SLED: Ex-Cherokee deputy had sex with informant
GAFFNEY, S.C. (AP) — A former Cherokee County deputy has been arrested after the State Law Enforcement Division says the officer had sex with an informant he was working with.
Upstate drug bust nets 400 pounds of marijuana
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — Spartanburg County deputies have seized nearly 400 pounds of marijuana and arrested two men.
Steve Jobs Dies
Apple's co-founder loses his battle with pancreatic cancer. Steve Jobs died today at the age of 56. The company says it's lost a "visionary and creative genius."
Drug Bust Nets 400 Pounds of Marijuana
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) _ Spartanburg County deputies have seized nearly 400 pounds of marijuana and arrested two men. Sheriff Chuck Wright said Wednesday his narcotics unit seized 395 pounds of marijuana from two homes in Inman and Boiling Springs, along with a handgun, ammunition and material used to pack illegal drugs. The search followed a month-long investigation.
Bank of America Customers Upset Over Debit Card Fee
Bank of America customers are in an uproar over the new debit card fee.
CPD Chief Randy Scott, One Year Later
At a one-year anniversary celebration for City of Columbia Police Chief, Randy Scott, dozens gathered to applaud his accomplishments and hear his plan for the city's future.
Ex-SC police dispatcher accused of warning dealers
BATESBURG-LEESVILLE, S.C. (AP) — A former police dispatcher in Lexington County has been accused of warning a drug dealer about an investigation.
2 Conway men arrested on video poker charges
CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — Two Conway men have been arrested and charged with operating a gaming house.
SC Episcopalians to discuss charges by US church
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Episcopalian clergy from the Diocese of South Carolina meet next week to discuss charges by the national church that the local bishop has abandoned the Episcopal Church.
Anchor Craig Melvin at USC for journalism lecture
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — One-time Columbia television reporter and current MSNBC anchor Craig Melvin is delivering a lecture at the University of South Carolina on how technology is changing broadcast news.
Haley heads to Aiken to discuss her report cards
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is heading to Aiken to continue her town hall series talking about how legislators measured up to her agenda and what she wants to accomplish next year.
Horry leader dismisses 8 allegations against cops
CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — Horry County's administrator says there is no basis for eight of nine allegations against the county police department.
Retirees want current workers, SC to pay more
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina government retirees have suggested that current workers and the state pay more to shore up the pension system.
Anderson University basketball players dies
ANDERSON, S.C. (AP) — An Anderson University basketball player has died three days after collapsing during a preseason workout.
SC attorney general seeks voter data details
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Attorney General's Office has told the state Election Commission to provide details on voters excluded from an analysis of people lacking state issued identification required by a new law.
