Hilton Head beach project moves ahead
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — A project to rebuild a mile of beach on Hilton Head Island is expected to get started in October.
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Greenville sheriff: 14 arrests in gang crimes
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Greenville County sheriff's deputies have arrested 14 people and are searching for another suspect in connection with two shootings and other violent crimes tied to gang activity.
Cops: Teens go on spending spree after $37K theft
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Lexington County deputies say three teens who stole $37,000 from a Chapin home used the cash to buy a dirt bike, video games and a gun.
2 members of MS-13 gang get life for SC killing
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Two men convicted in a murder-for-hire scheme that ended in the death of a West Columbia man nearly three years ago have been sentenced to life in prison.
Auto parts supplier Fehrer to expand, add jobs
DUNCAN, S.C. (AP) — Auto parts producer Fehrer (FAIR'-er) Automotive is expanding in South Carolina, creating 130 new jobs over five years.
Johns Island woman wins SC meal from Lee brothers
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Johns Island woman has won a meal for her supper club made by South Carolina chefs and best-selling cookbook authors Matt Lee and Ted Lee.
Cruise council meeting aboard Carnival Fantasy
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Members of a business group supporting the cruise industry in Charleston meet aboard the Carnival Fantasy, the one cruise liner that calls Charleston home.
Spartanburg County starts annual traffic crackdown
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — Law enforcement has begun its annual crackdown on Spartanburg County roads.
Canadian firm wants SC farmers to plant flax
KINGSTREE, S.C. (AP) — A Canadian business is trying to recruit South Carolina farmers to grow flax to help its new business in Kingstree.
AT&T hiring technicians in South Carolina
AT&T is announcing more jobs here in South Carolina as the demand grows for telecommunication services.
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.
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.
