Marine Corps sergeant pleads guilty to conspiracy
WASHINGTON (AP) — Authorities say a Marine Corps gunnery sergeant has pleaded guilty to conspiring to steal more than 70 electrical generators from two Marine bases in Iraq in 2008.
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Senior Obama adviser Valerie Jarrett visiting SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — One of President Barack Obama's top advisers is coming to South Carolina to help raise money for his re-election campaign next year.
USC library marks 400th year of English Bibles
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The University of South Carolina's Hollings Library is celebrating the 400th anniversary of the King James Bible with a special exhibition and lecture on its historical significance.
I-26 outside Charleston open after 9-hour closing
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The eastbound lanes of Interstate 26 outside Charleston are open again after being closed for about 9 hours after an early-morning crash involving two tractor-trailer trucks.
Billboard to call attention to missing NY teen
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — A new billboard is going up near where a New York state teen was last seen in South Carolina more than two years ago.
Workforce Dept. Unveils New Web Site
For our state's unemployed, jobless benefits are just a point and click away.
Eichelberger Family: 'Justice Was Served'
After more than two years, the family of the late Rev. Tryon Eichelberger learns the fate of the man police say killed the local pastor and patriarch.
Deputy's Son Accidentally Shoots Self
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott says the son of one of his deputies has been hospitalized after accidentally shooting himself.
SC's jobless can now apply for benefits online
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's unemployment agency is making it easier for jobless people to get their benefits.
Army IDs 2 soldiers killed in Ga. helicopter crash
FORT BENNING, Ga. (AP) — The Army has identified two special operations pilots killed when their helicopter crashed during a training exercise in Georgia.
Ark. Gov. Mike Beebe intends to grant pardons to 4
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe says he plans to pardon four people who were convicted on drug or theft charges.
Food Lion Beating Victim's Family Speaks Out
A woman accused of beating another woman over the head with a canned good was denied bond Wednesday. Meanwhile, the victim's family is speaking out.
Tractor Trailer overturns on I-77
An overturned tractor trailer caused headaches for drivers on the south side of the Capital City Wednesday morning.
Review: 2 SC counties had most ballot problems
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — State election officials say a review shows Richland and Colleton counties had the biggest problems with counting general election ballots.
SC man gets life in prison for killing former wife
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — A Duncan man has been sentenced to life in prison with parole for killing his ex-wife last year.
5-year-old boy rescued from Kiawah elevator shaft
KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — Firefighters have rescued a 5-year-old boy who got stuck in an elevator shaft at a Kiawah Island home.
Motivation seminar backs up traffic in Greenville
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Traffic was pretty wicked heading to the Bi-Lo Center in Greenville because of a motivation seminar with some big-name speakers.
Body of Pelzer man found in Saluda River
WILLIAMSTON, S.C. (AP) — The body of a Pelzer man missing for three days has been found in the Saluda River near Williamston.
Beaufort County public safety director resigns
BEAUFORT, S.C. (AP) — The longtime director of public safety in Beaufort County has resigned after allegations he made discriminatory comments to a job applicant.
SC car dealer charged with selling cars with liens
AIKEN, S.C. (AP) — A 46-year-old Aiken car dealer has been charged with fraud for selling vehicles with liens against them and not telling customers.
