Naturalist Jack Hanna visits SC center for birds
AWENDAW, S.C. (AP) — Naturalist and television personality Jack Hanna is visiting the Center for Birds of Prey on the South Carolina coast.
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SC law enforcerment, DEA sponsor drug take back
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Law enforcement agencies across South Carolina are teaming up with the Drug Enforcement Administration to collect unwanted or unused prescriptions and over-the-counter medications.
Woman charged in 4 SC deaths gave away thousands
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Court documents indicate a South Carolina woman accused of killing four family members was under mental stress two years ago and hid tens of thousands of dollars in a closet, giving away cash to almost anyone.
VMI, Citadel renew Military Classic of the South
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — After a four-year hiatus, The Citadel and VMI are renewing the Military Classic of the South.
Pharmaceutical Company to Bring Jobs to Midlands
Nephron Pharmaceutical Corporation and Gov. Nikki Haley announced Friday the company's plan to build a new manufacturing plant in Lexington County, which will generate more than 700 new positions.
Nephron Pharmaceuticals plans $313M SC plant
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corp. plans to build a $313 million plant and add 707 jobs near Cayce.
Brown's ex-manager gets 3 years home confinement
AIKEN, S.C. (AP) — James Brown's former manager has been sentenced to three years of home confinement on charges he took more money from the late soul singer in his final years than his contracts allowed.
Mo-ped driver dies in wreck with 18-wheeler
LITTLE RIVER, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a 51-year-old man has died after his mo-ped collided with an 18-wheeler in Horry County.
10 Greenville schools locked down for manhunt
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Ten schools have been locked down in Greenville while police search for a man who fired at an officer in a nearby apartment complex.
Hi-Tech Trick or Treating (or Tweeting?)
Halloween is going high tech, from candied apples to iPads, and you have new ways to trick or treat gadget style. In this edition of the Consumer Minute, Crysty Vaughan takes a look at some of the newest ways to have a ghoulishly good time.
Remains under Spartanburg couch were a woman
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — Spartanburg County authorities say the remains found in some woods under a couch earlier this week were those of a woman.
North Charleston police kill pistol-wielding man
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — North Charleston police have shot and killed a man carrying a pistol after he shot at a couple and their child.
Charleston child dies from home invasion wound
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A 5-year-old Charleston girl shot in the head during an apparent home invasion earlier this week has died.
SC Gov. says unions behind Occupy Wall Street
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley says unions are behind the Occupy Wall Street movement.
Owner of iconic Myrtle Beach eatery retiring
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — The owner of an iconic Myrtle Beach restaurant and bar is retiring after almost 40 years.
Perry files paperwork, $35K fee for SC primary
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Texas Gov. Rick Perry's campaign has filed paperwork and paid a $35,000 fee to get on the first-in-the-South presidential primary ballot.
SC caseworkers plan to cut child abuse, neglect
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Each year, state social workers are unable to substantiate thousands of reports of child abuse or neglect, yet hundreds of those cases later result in harm to children. South Carolina officials said Thursday they aim to improve that record with a review of caseworker practices.
Gingrich plans 2-day swing to court SC voters
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Former U.S. House Speaker and GOP presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich is planning to make two days of campaign stops in South Carolina.
Witches brew, swamp creatures at SC plantation
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Witches brew and swamp creatures are the highlights of a Halloween celebration at a plantation on the South Carolina coast.
11-year-old receiving Coast Guard commendation
GEORGETOWN, S.C. (AP) — The Coast Guard is awarding a commendation to an 11-year-old South Carolina boy who saved his father's life during a fishing trip last summer.
