Columbia firefighter charged with arson, suspended
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A 13-year-veteran with the Columbia fire department has been charged with third-degree arson.
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SC AG reviewing complaint on interim DPS director
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The attorney general's office is reviewing allegations against the interim director of South Carolina's public safety agency.
SCarolina's offense improves in latest scrimmage
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's offense bounced back from an awful weekend scrimmage with a solid performance Wednesday at Williams-Brice Stadium.
US Rep Wilson admitted to hospital with fever
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson has gone to the hospital because of an extended fever.
SC farmers market hosts Harvest Hope food drop
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Farmers Market is getting a special stall so vendors can donate fresh produce to the Harvest Hope Food Bank in Columbia.
Veteran Firefighter Charged With Arson
38-year-old Pierre Daye has spent the last 13 years rushing to fires through out the city . Wednesday morning, he was accused of starting one.
Jockey critically injured at Ind. horse track
ANDERSON, Ind. (AP) — The Hoosier Park casino and horse track says a jockey from South Carolina was critically injured when his horse crashed into a railing as it crossed the finish line during a quarterhorse race.
Clemson basketball makes trips to Arizona, Hawaii
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson will take trips to Arizona, Iowa and Hawaii in coach Brad Brownell's second season.
USC Fraternity Threatens Lawsuit, Allowed to Resume 'Rush'
Fraternities on the campus of the University of South Carolina went from being punished to permitted to seek new recruits, after a local lawyer threatens to sue and outspoken alumni speak up.
Fire damages 4 buildings in Greenville strip mall
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Officials say four stores have been damaged in a fire at a strip mall in Greenville.
As Irene path trends east, SC still monitoring
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley continues to closely monitor Hurricane Irene as it spins in the Atlantic.
Parts in place to assemble first SC Boeing 787
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Boeing workers in North Charleston are assembling the first new 787 to be made in South Carolina.
Kayak, canoe maker bringing 72 jobs to Greenville
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A company that makes canoes and kayaks says it is expanding its operations in Greenville County.
High school football games moved up for Irene
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina High School League says more than two dozen football games in the state have been moved up a day because of Hurricane Irene.
SC Air National Guard in air defense exercise
JOINT NATIONAL GUARD BASE, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Air National Guard is flying an air defense exercise over the northeastern portion of South Carolina.
As Irene churns, SC expo focuses on disasters
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — As Hurricane Irene spins at sea, Lowcountry businesses are learning how to prepare and protect their businesses for natural and man-made disasters.
Santorum returning to SC for primary campaigning
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum is making his first visit to South Carolina to campaign since an important straw poll contest in Iowa.
Columbia City Council makes curfew permanent
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A curfew imposed in Columbia after the beating of a teen earlier this year is now permanent.
SC watches Irene as forecasts say she'll go north
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — South Carolinians are buying plywood, tarps, fuel and generators with Hurricane Irene spinning at sea and projected to move north of the state.
SC Democratic chairman blasts Gov. Haley's hiring
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The chairman of South Carolina's Democratic Party accuses Gov. Nikki Haley of paying excessive salaries to young, inexperienced political hires while longtime state employees are being laid off.
