Mother Accused of Scaulding Child
An Elgin mother faces charges of child abuse and aggravated assault on a child. Authorities say she forced her 7 year old daughter into a tub of scaulding hot water as a form of punishment.
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SC Republicans attack Obama's $1.5 trillion tax
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Republican congressmen are criticizing President Obama's proposal for $1.5 trillion in new taxes to help ease the federal deficit.
Haley to extradite murder suspect to Virginia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley will approve a request to extradite a 36-year-old man arrested in Clarendon County to Virginia to face murder charges.
Florence man gets 30 years for killing his uncle
FLORENCE, S.C. (AP) — Prosecutors say a Florence man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for killing his 55-year-old uncle nearly three years ago.
PR Specialist on Anthonys' Interview: 'Smart Move'
The third and final exclusive interview with Casey Anthony's parents broadcast on the Dr. Phil Show, still leaves many questions; however, a Midlands public relations specialist says they did the right thing by coming forward with their side of the story.
Realtors Rally To 'Protect the American Dream'
It's no secret, the United States is in tough economic times, and the real estate market has taken a major hit, because of the nation's deficit.
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SC attorney's bankruptcy case headed to court
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A bankruptcy trustees for an attorney well known for his television commercials and highway billboards will ask a court to convert the case to a straight liquidation, saying the lawyer is unlikely to be able to repay his creditors.
Williamsburg County residents worry about landfill
KINGSTREE, S.C. (AP) — Williamsburg County residents are worried about a proposal to build a private landfill that would handle 400,000 tons of garbage each year.
Easley man found shot to death in church lot
EASLEY, S.C. (AP) — Pickens County sheriff's deputies are investigating the shooting death of an Easley man whose body was found in a church parking lot.
Homeless vets will have to move from old SC base
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Some homeless military veterans are preparing to move from the homes they have had at the old Charleston Navy Base.
Clam, Oyster season in SC opens Oct. 1
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — The Department of Natural Resources has announced that the season for harvesting clams and oysters along the state's coast opens on Oct. 1.
SC justices back Horry County in trash lawsuit
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Supreme Court says counties should be able to determine on their own how they dispose of trash and other solid waste.
House Majority Whip visiting South Carolina
South Carolina 1st District Congressman Tim Scott is hosting the third-ranking Republican in the U.S. House during a Lowcountry visit.
Clam, Oyster season in SC opens Oct. 1
The Department of Natural Resources has announced that the season for harvesting clams and oysters along the state's coast opens on Oct. 1.
Homeless vets will have to move from old SC base
Some homeless military veterans are preparing to move from the homes they have had at the old Charleston Navy Base.
Trustee: Attorney will never repay $73 million
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — The trustee in charge of a Myrtle Beach attorney's personal bankruptcy is asking a judge to convert the case to a straight liquidation because he says his client will never be able to pay off almost $73 million he owes to creditors.
SC senator: Presidential election is GOP's to lose
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham says the upcoming presidential election is the GOP's to lose.
SC city tries to get handle on default rate
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Almost one-third of the commercial borrowers who got publicly funded loans from the city of Columbia have defaulted, and city officials say they're investigating whether the loans can be restructured to make them more affordable.
SC cab driver thought man was going to kill her
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina cab driver says she thought a man was going to kill her, but he put his gun down when he heard her talking to her son.
