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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.

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.