Former Atlantic Beach mayor reclaims title
ATLANTIC BEACH, S.C. (AP) — The once-removed mayor of Atlantic Beach has reclaimed her position after a hit-and-run charge against her was dropped.
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Coastal Carolina receives NCAA certification
CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — Coastal Carolina was among 28 schools given NCAA certification that it operates its athletic program in compliance with the governing body's principles.
Darlington cancels plans for historic car festival
DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Darlington Raceway has cancelled plans for its historic fall racing festival.
Strangers help homeless SC grandma move into home
YORK, S.C. (AP) — A woman who spent five nights in a tent in York County now has a home, thanks to the help of strangers.
A Red Wagon safety recall
Radio Flyer and the Consumer Product Safety Commission are recalling the Scoot and Zoom Children's riding toy.
Patriots Point wants 10 percent visitor increase
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (AP) — The executive director of the Patriots Point maritime museum in Mount Pleasant says he will resign if visitation to the attraction doesn't increase 10 percent within three years.
3-year-old NC boy run over by lawn mower
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a North Carolina toddler died in a South Carolina hospital after being run over by a lawn mower.
Charleston urged to consider electric buses
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A transportation official says the Charleston area should consider putting electric public buses on the road like those manufactured by Proterra Inc. of Greenville.
46-year-old Anderson man's body pulled from pond
FOUNTAIN INN, S.C. (AP) — The body of a 46-year-old Anderson man has been recovered from a pond in Laurens County.
18-hole Grand Strand golf course closing
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — A Myrtle Beach area golf course is closing, making it the first 18-hole course to shut down on the Grand Strand in nearly four years.
Lowcountry pastor faces 2 more assault charges
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A Summerville pastor now faces four counts of kidnapping and criminal sexual conduct.
SC dog finds human skull, brings it back to owner
LANCASTER, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a man in Lancaster found a skull in his backyard, which his dog dragged home after finding the remains of a woman in nearby woods.
Verizon outage affects cell phones in Upstate SC
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Verizon Wireless customers in the Upstate of South Carolina couldn't use their phones and other devices for a few hours.
Arrest made in death of man found buried in woods
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — State agents have arrested a suspect in the death of a man found buried in woods near Blackville.
Growth in non-traditional families in SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The traditional family of a husband, wife and their kids isn't as common in South Carolina as it used to be.
W.Va. boy recovering after shark attack
LOGAN, W.Va. (AP) — A 7-year-old Mingo County boy is recovering after being bitten by a shark.
Prosecutors convict South Carolina drug kingpin
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Federal prosecutors say they have won a conviction against the last of 14 defendants who ran a large-scale drug ring in Allendale, Hampton and Barnwell counties.
Army honors SC Medal of Honor recipient Murray
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Army Medal of Honor recipient Charles Murray Jr. is being lauded as a humble recipient of the nation's highest military award who put the safety of his soldiers before his own.
Radiator producer to expand in Greenville County
PIEDMONT, S.C. (AP) — Griffin Thermal Products is moving to a larger facility in Greenville County and expects to create at least 50 new jobs.
Cops: Contraband found on 3 people near SC prison
BISHOPVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Lee County deputies say they have arrested three people who were getting ready to throw duct-taped packages of marijuana, alcohol, cell phones and chargers over the fence at a South Carolina prison.
