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Eichelberger Family: 'Justice Was Served'
After more than two years, the family of the late Rev. Tryon Eichelberger learns the fate of the man police say killed the local pastor and patriarch.
Deputy's Son Accidentally Shoots Self
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott says the son of one of his deputies has been hospitalized after accidentally shooting himself.
SC's jobless can now apply for benefits online
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's unemployment agency is making it easier for jobless people to get their benefits.
Army IDs 2 soldiers killed in Ga. helicopter crash
FORT BENNING, Ga. (AP) — The Army has identified two special operations pilots killed when their helicopter crashed during a training exercise in Georgia.
Ark. Gov. Mike Beebe intends to grant pardons to 4
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe says he plans to pardon four people who were convicted on drug or theft charges.
Food Lion Beating Victim's Family Speaks Out
A woman accused of beating another woman over the head with a canned good was denied bond Wednesday. Meanwhile, the victim's family is speaking out.
Tractor Trailer overturns on I-77
An overturned tractor trailer caused headaches for drivers on the south side of the Capital City Wednesday morning.
Review: 2 SC counties had most ballot problems
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — State election officials say a review shows Richland and Colleton counties had the biggest problems with counting general election ballots.
SC man gets life in prison for killing former wife
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — A Duncan man has been sentenced to life in prison with parole for killing his ex-wife last year.
5-year-old boy rescued from Kiawah elevator shaft
KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — Firefighters have rescued a 5-year-old boy who got stuck in an elevator shaft at a Kiawah Island home.
Motivation seminar backs up traffic in Greenville
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Traffic was pretty wicked heading to the Bi-Lo Center in Greenville because of a motivation seminar with some big-name speakers.
Body of Pelzer man found in Saluda River
WILLIAMSTON, S.C. (AP) — The body of a Pelzer man missing for three days has been found in the Saluda River near Williamston.
Beaufort County public safety director resigns
BEAUFORT, S.C. (AP) — The longtime director of public safety in Beaufort County has resigned after allegations he made discriminatory comments to a job applicant.
SC car dealer charged with selling cars with liens
AIKEN, S.C. (AP) — A 46-year-old Aiken car dealer has been charged with fraud for selling vehicles with liens against them and not telling customers.
Animal Shelter Lures Petowners with Special
As summer slowly winds down, pet adoptions also slow down.
Miami-Washington flight diverted to South Carolina
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — An American Airlines flight from Miami to Washington, D.C., has landed in Charleston after encountering what an airport official called severe turbulence.
SC man sentenced for slaying friend, dragging body
NEWBERRY, S.C. (AP) — A white South Carolina man who shot a black friend to death and then drunkenly dragged his body behind his pickup truck is heading to prison in a case once scrutinized for possible racist overtones.
South Carolina panel approves annual catch limits
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Federal regulators have agreed to annual catch limits for a variety of species of fish caught off the south Atlantic coast.
Charleston police reaccredited, receive honor
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The Charleston Police Department has been reaccredited, completing a three-year review by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies.
