More than 100 in Lowcountry becoming citizens
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (AP) — More than 100 people are taking the oath to become new American citizens at a plantation once owned by a framer of the U.S. Constitution.
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SC VA recognizes former prisoners of war, spouses
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Dorn Veterans Administration Medical Center in Columbia is holding a luncheon to honor South Carolina veterans who were prisoners of war.
Opponents expected at meeting on Interstate 73
FLORENCE, S.C. (AP) — An environmental group is urging its supporters to attend a meeting on the proposed construction of Interstate 73.
3 SC schools named national Blue Ribbon winners
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Three South Carolina schools are being recognized as national models of excellence.
Young SC lawmaker not seeking re-election
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A 23-year-old legislator who was the youngest lawmaker when elected last year has decided not to seek a second term in the South Carolina House.
South Carolina ends association with booster
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina is distancing itself from a booster involved in the NCAA's four-game suspension of freshman receiver Damiere Byrd.
Otis Elevator plans to announce Florence plant
FLORENCE, S.C. (AP) — Otis Elevator Company is scheduled to formally announce the opening of a new plant in Florence that will bring 360 jobs.
SC DOT board approves project complementing I-73
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The board that oversees South Carolina's Department of Transportation has approved starting an $11.5 million intersection improvement project in Dillon County that critics contend represents the start of building the long-planned Interstate 73.
Father of SC man charged in killings also arrested
FLORENCE, S.C. (AP) — Authorities have filed murder charges against the father of a Florence man who was charged in June with killing his wife and her mother.
Pawmetto Lifeline Gets Tremendous Support For Displaced Dogs
It's a story, that's captured the hearts of many animal lovers throughout the Midlands; thirty-one dogs left with no place to go, because of dog fighting. Yet, one organization has rallied the community behind them to give these dogs a second chance at life.
USC Constitution Day lecture views role of judges
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — An expert in constitutional law and the judicial process is scheduled to deliver a lecture in honor of the Constitution Day at the University of South Carolina School of Law.
SC teen sentenced for killing his pregnant mother
CHESTERFIELD, S.C. (AP) — A Darlington County teen has been sentenced to 36 years in prison for killing his pregnant mother nearly three years ago.
Horry County man dies in police motorcycle chase
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — A motorcycle driver in Horry County has died in a crash while he was being chased by police.
Charleston base honors former POWS and MIAs
JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Former prisoners of war and those missing in action are being honored in events at Joint Base Charleston.
University of SC to hand out insurance stock money
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The University of South Carolina says it is ready to pay some current and former employees who had Prudential life insurance policies.
Getting tickets for Saturday's home game
The Gamecocks are gearing up for their first home game of the season.
USC forum discusses prostate cancer screening
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Two of the nation's leading experts on prostate cancer are speaking at a University of South Carolina symposium on the pros and cons of screening for the disease.
Navy awards contract for Marine fitness center
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION BEAUFORT, S.C. (AP) — The Navy has awarded a $12.9 million contract to a Charleston firm to build a fitness center at the Marine Corps Air Station in Beaufort.
SC tax preparer sentenced for filing false returns
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A 56-year-old Spartanburg woman has been sentenced to 36 months in prison for preparing hundreds of inflated tax returns for residents in North and South Carolina and pocketing the refunds.
SC Transportation Department thins trees on I-95
WALTERBORO, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Transportation Department is thinning trees along Interstate 95 in Colleton County to make the highway safer.
