College of Charleston finds room for 144 students
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The College of Charleston says it has been able to find rooms for an extra 144 students for the fall semester.
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3 wounded in Horry County shooting
LITTLE RIVER, S.C. (AP) — Horry County Police are investigating what's being described as a shooting and a home invasion that left three people wounded near Little River.
SC preacher accused of raping women behind church
LADSON, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina pastor has been charged with kidnapping and raping three women at gunpoint, including two who say they were assaulted in a trailer behind the church.
SC police charge NC man in campground stabbing
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Horry County police have charged a North Carolina man with a stabbing death at a Myrtle Beach campground, and say his mother tried to cover it up.
Researchers probe lemon sharks' trips to SC
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — Researchers based in the United Kingdom are trying to find out why South Carolina counts the lemon shark among its legions of summertime visitors.
SC National Guard leaders wrap up strategy session
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Pressures on its members, including long deployments and the prospect of budget cuts, were at the top of the agenda during a three-day South Carolina Army and Air National Guard strategy session in Greenville.
Ridgeland still faces suit after ending speed cams
RIDGELAND, S.C. (AP) — Ridgeland still faces a legal battle over its use of speed cameras on Interstate 95, even though the city ended the program months ago.
SC detective gets a new beat: a boat
ANDERSON, S.C. (AP) — A wave of thefts along Hartwell Lake has prompted the Anderson County Sheriff's Office to create its first-ever, full-time boat patrol.
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.
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.
