Heat advisory issued for 32 SC counties
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Weather forecasters are warning about the dangers of heat in most of South Carolina.
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Woman claiming cancer given $50,000 by friend
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Police in Charleston are looking for a woman who they say claimed to be a cancer patient and scammed a friend out of more than $50,000.
South Carolina ETV cuts 17 jobs
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's educational television network is cutting 17 jobs as it deals with budget cuts and the loss of some federal grants.
Hilton Head beach project moves ahead
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — A project to rebuild a mile of beach on Hilton Head Island is expected to get started in October.
Greenville sheriff: 14 arrests in gang crimes
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Greenville County sheriff's deputies have arrested 14 people and are searching for another suspect in connection with two shootings and other violent crimes tied to gang activity.
Cops: Teens go on spending spree after $37K theft
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Lexington County deputies say three teens who stole $37,000 from a Chapin home used the cash to buy a dirt bike, video games and a gun.
2 members of MS-13 gang get life for SC killing
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Two men convicted in a murder-for-hire scheme that ended in the death of a West Columbia man nearly three years ago have been sentenced to life in prison.
Auto parts supplier Fehrer to expand, add jobs
DUNCAN, S.C. (AP) — Auto parts producer Fehrer (FAIR'-er) Automotive is expanding in South Carolina, creating 130 new jobs over five years.
Johns Island woman wins SC meal from Lee brothers
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Johns Island woman has won a meal for her supper club made by South Carolina chefs and best-selling cookbook authors Matt Lee and Ted Lee.
Cruise council meeting aboard Carnival Fantasy
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Members of a business group supporting the cruise industry in Charleston meet aboard the Carnival Fantasy, the one cruise liner that calls Charleston home.
Spartanburg County starts annual traffic crackdown
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — Law enforcement has begun its annual crackdown on Spartanburg County roads.
Canadian firm wants SC farmers to plant flax
KINGSTREE, S.C. (AP) — A Canadian business is trying to recruit South Carolina farmers to grow flax to help its new business in Kingstree.
AT&T hiring technicians in South Carolina
AT&T is announcing more jobs here in South Carolina as the demand grows for telecommunication services.
SC DPS chief says new immigration unit is on hold
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The head of South Carolina's public safety agency says a new state police unit that legislators created to enforce immigration law may be more than a year away.
SCarolina assistant Mangus loses $14,600 in salary
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina quarterbacks coach G.A. Mangus will have to give up a month's salary worth nearly $14,600 as punishment for his arrest last month after a police officer says he saw Mangus urinating in the street.
Duke making request for rate hike in SC this week
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Duke Energy Corp. plans to ask this week to increase rates in South Carolina.
"I Wanted To Move Out The First Week I Moved in"
National Night Out, is an event aimed at building relationships between Law Enforcement and communities across the nation. It's also a time to take a stand against crime and take back your community.
Man trying to steal copper shocked by 7,000 volts
LADSON, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a man trying to steel copper from a utility substation in Ladson was shocked by 7,000 volts and knocked out power to 3,500 homes.
AT&T hiring technicians in SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — AT&T is hiring dozens of technicians across South Carolina as the company expands its U-verse services.
Active military get in free at SC PGA Championship
KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — Active duty military personnel and their spouses will be able to attend the 2012 PGA Championship at Kiawah Island for free even if the event is sold out.
