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.
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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..
Free military admission to PGA Championship
KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — Military personnel will be able to attend the 2012 PGA Championship at Kiawah Island even if the event is sold out as expected.
SC deputies hosting National Night Out events
FLORENCE, S.C. (AP) — Law officers around South Carolina are hosting National Night Out events to raise crime prevention awareness in the state's communities.
SC highway deaths up slightly through July
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Public Safety Department says deaths on South Carolina highways are up slightly in the first seven months of 2011.
Man Arrested In String of 40 Burglaries
One man is behind bars tonight after Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott, says he burglarized 40 homes throughout the Midlands.
SC man blames sticky floor mat for erratic driving
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a 31-year-old South Carolina man suspected of drunken driving blames his erratic driving on a sticky floor mat.
Forestry official doesn't favor of fireworks ban
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — A top official with the South Carolina Forestry Commission says he doesn't see the need for a fireworks ban, even though a fire that burned almost 1,400 acres in Horry County was caused by fireworks.
Death of SC high school football player probed
DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Authorities are investigating the death of a 14-year-old South Carolina high school football player who collapsed following a morning weekend practice.
Investigators in missing teen case at SC motel
GEORGETOWN, S.C. (AP) — Authorities investigating the disappearance two years ago of a New York State teenager are focusing on a Georgetown County motel.
Truck driver likely asleep before fatal I-85 crash
ANDERSON, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a wreck on Interstate 85 in Anderson County that killed two tractor-trailer drivers and a man in a pickup truck was likely caused when one of the 18-wheeler drivers fell asleep.
Loggers, SC utility at odds over submerged logs
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A couple of divers and the state owned utility Santee Cooper are at loggerheads over the ownership of old logs raised from the depths of Lake Marion.
