SC DPS chief says new immigration unit is on hold
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The head of South Carolina's public safety agency says a new state police unit that legislators created to enforce immigration law may be more than a year away.
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SCarolina assistant Mangus loses $14,600 in salary
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina quarterbacks coach G.A. Mangus will have to give up a month's salary worth nearly $14,600 as punishment for his arrest last month after a police officer says he saw Mangus urinating in the street.
Duke making request for rate hike in SC this week
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Duke Energy Corp. plans to ask this week to increase rates in South Carolina.
"I Wanted To Move Out The First Week I Moved in"
National Night Out, is an event aimed at building relationships between Law Enforcement and communities across the nation. It's also a time to take a stand against crime and take back your community.
Man trying to steal copper shocked by 7,000 volts
LADSON, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a man trying to steel copper from a utility substation in Ladson was shocked by 7,000 volts and knocked out power to 3,500 homes.
AT&T hiring technicians in SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — AT&T is hiring dozens of technicians across South Carolina as the company expands its U-verse services.
Active military get in free at SC PGA Championship
KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — Active duty military personnel and their spouses will be able to attend the 2012 PGA Championship at Kiawah Island for free even if the event is sold out.
3 SC woman arrested after children found in filth
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — Three Spartanburg County women have been charged with cruelty to children after five youngsters were found living in a home infested with roaches and with little food.
Officials: Lightning caused Coastal Carolina fire
CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — Fire department officials say lightning caused the fire that damaged a residence hall at Coastal Carolina University in Conway.
2 arrested in death of Mount Pleasant man
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (AP) — Mount Pleasant police have arrested two people in the death of a 43-year-old man found dead at his home in June.
SC man survives train crashing into his Jeep
GOOSE CREEK, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a 40-year-old Goose Creek man managed to survive after a train smashed into his Jeep.
SC tech college offers geothermal system courses
BEAUFORT, S.C. (AP) — The Technical College of the Lowcountry in Beaufort is offering courses on the installation of alternative energy geothermal heating and cooling systems.
AAA: Rural roads most deadly in South Carolina
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Rural roads are the most deadly for motorists in South Carolina, according to a new study by AAA Carolinas that finds Lee County is the most dangerous for fatalities.
7 SC school districts splitting $1.3M in grants
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Seven South Carolina school districts are sharing $1.3 million in federal technology grants.
Body found in woods identified as missing SC woman
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Authorities have determined a body found in woods is a missing Greenville County woman.
QB Garcia reinstated to Gamecocks, will practice
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — Coach Steve Spurrier says South Carolina quarterback Stephen Garcia has been fully reinstated to the Gamecocks.
Police identify 2 men believed killed in crash
GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. (AP) — Authorities released the identities of two men believed to have been killed in a plane crash near the north rim of the Grand Canyon.
Thieves steal $50,000 from Myrtle Beach water park
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Police say someone broke into the office at a Myrtle Beach water park and stole $50,000.
Charleston, SC ports intervene in cruise lawsuit
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A judge has granted the city of Charleston and the South Carolina State Ports Authority the ability to support Carnival Cruise Lines in a lawsuit brought against the company by residents and environmental groups.
Florence teen is denied bond on murder charge
FLORENCE, S.C. (AP) — A 17-year-old South Carolina teen accused of killing a pawn shop employee and injuring another has been denied bond..
