Bachmann criticizes Obama's action on Syria
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — White House hopeful Michele Bachmann says President Barack Obama has moved too late and with too little force in response to Syria's crackdown on dissent.
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USC Law School pairs students, pro bono attorneys
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The University of South Carolina's School of Law is starting a new program that pairs law students with attorneys who work with clients who can't afford to pay for their services.
Joe Wilson recovering from possible Lyme Disease
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson had to miss a campaign event with Republican presidential candidate Michele Bachmann because he is recovering from an illness.
Lowcountry pastor faces additional assault charge
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (AP) — A Lowcountry pastor now faces three counts of rape, including two incidents where women were assaulted in a trailer behind his Ladson church.
GOP Hopefuls Visit Midlands
The road to the White House runs through the Midlands, bringing two GOP hopefuls to the Capitol City Thursday.
Woman Assaulted At Columbiana Centre
A trip to the bathroom inside a popular Columbia shopping mall, turns scary for one woman after police say a man sexually assaulted her while she was leaving the bathroom.
Judge allows tree trimming at Hilton Head airport
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — A judge has ruled that safety trumps quiet and that tree trimming by the Hilton Head Island Airport can proceed.
Former Atlantic Beach mayor reclaims title
ATLANTIC BEACH, S.C. (AP) — The once-removed mayor of Atlantic Beach has reclaimed her position after a hit-and-run charge against her was dropped.
Coastal Carolina receives NCAA certification
CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — Coastal Carolina was among 28 schools given NCAA certification that it operates its athletic program in compliance with the governing body's principles.
Darlington cancels plans for historic car festival
DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Darlington Raceway has cancelled plans for its historic fall racing festival.
Strangers help homeless SC grandma move into home
YORK, S.C. (AP) — A woman who spent five nights in a tent in York County now has a home, thanks to the help of strangers.
A Red Wagon safety recall
Radio Flyer and the Consumer Product Safety Commission are recalling the Scoot and Zoom Children's riding toy.
Patriots Point wants 10 percent visitor increase
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (AP) — The executive director of the Patriots Point maritime museum in Mount Pleasant says he will resign if visitation to the attraction doesn't increase 10 percent within three years.
3-year-old NC boy run over by lawn mower
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a North Carolina toddler died in a South Carolina hospital after being run over by a lawn mower.
Charleston urged to consider electric buses
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A transportation official says the Charleston area should consider putting electric public buses on the road like those manufactured by Proterra Inc. of Greenville.
46-year-old Anderson man's body pulled from pond
FOUNTAIN INN, S.C. (AP) — The body of a 46-year-old Anderson man has been recovered from a pond in Laurens County.
18-hole Grand Strand golf course closing
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — A Myrtle Beach area golf course is closing, making it the first 18-hole course to shut down on the Grand Strand in nearly four years.
Lowcountry pastor faces 2 more assault charges
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A Summerville pastor now faces four counts of kidnapping and criminal sexual conduct.
SC dog finds human skull, brings it back to owner
LANCASTER, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a man in Lancaster found a skull in his backyard, which his dog dragged home after finding the remains of a woman in nearby woods.
Verizon outage affects cell phones in Upstate SC
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Verizon Wireless customers in the Upstate of South Carolina couldn't use their phones and other devices for a few hours.
