SC Senate Democrats formally protest voter ID law
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Senate Democrats have filed a late protest of the new voter law that requires government-issued photo identification to vote.
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Lawyers to check for SC retirement system fraud
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina will hire lawyers to monitor investments in the state's retirement system for waste, fraud and abuse.
Cops: Teen took 17 guns in West Columbia burglary
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Lexington County deputies say a teen took 17 guns from the home of a man he knew during a burglary earlier this month.
Copper thief hits Spartanburg area church 3rd time
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — A Spartanburg County church has been hit by copper thieves three times in four days.
Coroner: Anderson woman in well died from drugs
ANDERSON, S.C. (AP) — A deputy coroner says an Anderson woman whose remains were found in a well last month died from a drug overdose.
SC beaches close after 6 saved from rip currents
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Police have closed beaches to swimming on South Carolina's north coast after six swimmers were rescued from rip currents caused by Hurricane Irene moving toward the area.
USC frats to issue bids 1 week after rush halted
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — At least 11 fraternities at the University of South Carolina can hand out bids to potential new members, a week after college officials halted the rush process because of alcohol violations.
Bachmann: Obama has failed to deal with recession
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Republican presidential candidate Michele Bachmann has criticized President Barack Obama's handling of the recovery from the Great Recession as she brings her campaign back to South Carolina.
Irene prompts tropical storm warning for SC coast
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Six people were rescued from treacherous rip currents Thursday and the National Hurricane Center raised a tropical storm warning for much of the South Carolina coast as Hurricane Irene approached.
Man once on death row gets life in woman's slaying
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — A man once put on death row for killing his ex-girlfriend will now serve a life sentence instead for the slaying.
SC DOT says overdue bills to contractors are paid
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The state Department of Transportation says it's no longer overdue on payments to highway contractors.
CPD Loses K9 Officers, Asks for Community's Help
After one police dog retired a couple of weeks ago, one passed away last week and one prepares to turn in her badge, the Columbia Police Department needs new K9 officers and the community's help.
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.
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.
