Carnival Fantasy changes itinerary due to Irene
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Hurricane Irene has prompted a change in itinerary for the only cruise ship based in South Carolina.
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Huntsman announces SC finance team
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman has unveiled his South Carolina campaign finance team for his Republican presidential bid.
Wilson remains in hospital with viral infection
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson remains in the hospital but doctors expect a complete recovery.
Irene hurts Myrtle Beach weekend hotel occupancy
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Researchers at Coastal Carolina University say that weekend hotel occupancy is taking a hit in Myrtle Beach because of Hurricane Irene, even though the storm is forecast to move onshore about 175 miles up the coast in North Carolina.
Being Prepared: Having a storm kit
Even though Hurricane Irene is not poised to move through the Midlands of South Carolina, it is important to make sure you have a Disaster Preparedness Kit so that if disaster strikes, you will be ready.
88-year-old SC man dies after golf cart accident
FORT MILL, S.C. (AP) — An 88-year-old Rock Hill man has died after he was pinned under a golf cart earlier this week.
Greenville man gets life sentence for killing mom
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — A Greenville man has been sentenced to life in prison for beating his mother to death last year.
Authorities file 29 counts against Ga. fugitive
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A Georgia man who escaped from a sheriff's deputy and was free for three days in South Carolina now faces 29 charges.
Ex-accountant pleads guilty to stealing from USC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A former accountant at the University of South Carolina has pleaded guilty to taking nearly $180,000 from the school several years ago.
Plans for Charleston arts center advance
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Plans are moving forward for a $142 million makeover of a Charleston auditorium to create a world class performing arts center.
SC officials warn of water dangers from Irene
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — With a tropical storm watch posted for most of the South Carolina coast, emergency officials are warning boaters to stay off the water and swimmers to stay out of the water.
Coast Guard increases state of alert in SC
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The Coast Guard has increased its alert level on the South Carolina coast and is advising large vessels to make preparations to leave or to let the agency know they are staying as Hurricane Irene approaches.
SC environmental group objects to 955-foot walkway
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — An environmental group is objecting to plans by a Hilton Head Island man to build a 955-foot walkway to a floating dock off Hilton Head Island.
Romney won't be at SC forum, Gingrich will be
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney is not coming to U.S. Sen. Jim DeMint's forum for Republican presidential hopefuls on Labor Day, but former House Speaker Newt Gingrich has accepted an invitation.
Columbia firefighter charged with arson, suspended
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A 13-year-veteran with the Columbia fire department has been charged with third-degree arson.
SC AG reviewing complaint on interim DPS director
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The attorney general's office is reviewing allegations against the interim director of South Carolina's public safety agency.
SCarolina's offense improves in latest scrimmage
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's offense bounced back from an awful weekend scrimmage with a solid performance Wednesday at Williams-Brice Stadium.
US Rep Wilson admitted to hospital with fever
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson has gone to the hospital because of an extended fever.
SC farmers market hosts Harvest Hope food drop
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Farmers Market is getting a special stall so vendors can donate fresh produce to the Harvest Hope Food Bank in Columbia.
Veteran Firefighter Charged With Arson
38-year-old Pierre Daye has spent the last 13 years rushing to fires through out the city . Wednesday morning, he was accused of starting one.
