Officials discuss Lowcountry program for moms
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (AP) — Organizers of a program to help low-income mothers in the Charleston area are giving the community an update on their progress after two years.
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Shark Attacks make for cautious beach goers this 4th
As beach season hits high gear this holiday weekend, some people are cautious about heading into the ocean amid a surge in shark attacks.
USC to hold campus meetings over frat rush freeze
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The University of South Carolina will hold a series of meetings with students and staff over the decision to freeze the fraternity rush process.
SC police charge man with fatal shooting at plant
BLENHEIM, S.C. (AP) — Marlboro County police have charged a man with shooting and killing a co-worker at a Blenheim carpet plant after the two had an argument.
US agent accused of raping SC woman facing prison
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina woman claims in court documents that a Secret Service agent raped her on a couch in his office when she was arrested on embezzlement charges and warned her not to tell anyone if she didn't want to get into bigger trouble.
Man suspected in deaths of wife, 3 kids arrested
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (AP) — A Virginia man suspected in the deaths of his wife and her three children has been arrested in South Carolina.
Slipped purse blamed for bus wreck
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a school bus driver's purse that slipped behind a brake pedal caused a wreck that injured the driver and several students.
3-year-old killed in accidental SC shooting
LORIS, S.C. (AP) — Police in Horry County say a 3-year-old boy has died after what appears to be an accidental shooting.
Police investigating fire behind SC newspaper
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Authorities are investigating a suspicious fire inside an outbuilding owned by The Post and Courier of Charleston.
SC police arrest Ga. suspect after manhunt
SYCAMORE, S.C. (AP) — Allendale County sheriff's deputies say a fugitive who stole a Georgia police officer's cruiser has been caught after carjacking another vehicle.
Descendants to honor NC Revolutionary War hero
CAMDEN, N.C. (AP) — Descendants of Revolutionary War Gen. Isaac Gregory will gather in Camden County at a newly refurbished marker about his heroics.
Army helicopter pilot Hortman laid to rest in SC
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — Funeral services for Army pilot Capt. John Hortman are being held in Spartanburg.
Cops say they have Ga. suspect cornered in Fairfax
FAIRFAX, S.C. (AP) — Allendale County deputies say they have a man who escaped from police custody surrounded in the woods.
AP source: Ex-Ambassador Wilkins to endorse Perry
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — A campaign representative for Republican Rick Perry says former U.S ambassador to Canada David Wilkins will endorse the Texas governor's bid for the GOP presidential nomination.
Fort Jackson 5K run honors fallen soldiers
FORT JACKSON, S.C. (AP) — The Army's largest training installation is sponsoring a 5-kilometer run and walk to honor fallen South Carolina soldiers and those they left behind.
Chess club holds open tournament in Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — It's a battle of the minds this weekend in Columbia as the South Carolina Chess Association holds a tournament in the capital city.
Atheists in NC and SC plan first-ever convention
CAROLINA BEACH, N.C. (AP) — Atheists, humanists and other secular-minded residents of North and South Carolina are coming together for a convention that organizers say is a historic first.
Bachmann: Voters worried about jobs, not gaffes
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Republican presidential candidate Michele Bachmann says voters are more concerned about the economy than an occasional gaffe by a candidate.
17-month-old SC boy hit by van and killed
LANCASTER, S.C. (AP) — Troopers say a 17-month-old boy was killed after he was struck by a van in a Lancaster County mobile home park.
Rick Perry pets dogs, greets fans in Greenville
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Texas Gov. Rick Perry strolled down Greenville's Main Street greeting fans and petting dogs as he finished a day of campaigning in South Carolina.
