Sumter Coroner Sued Over Autopsy Report
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) _ The Sumter County coroner says he can't release an autopsy report to a newspaper because he is a health care provider and it would violate medical privacy laws.
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DeMint chronicles rise of tea party in new book
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Jim DeMint says in a new book that he's ready to get to work electing more conservatives to the U.S. Senate, even if his tactics anger other Republicans.
Columbia cabbie shot; drives self to hospital
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Columbia cab driver has been shot during a robbery, and police are trying to determine if the crime is related to two other recent taxi robberies at gunpoint.
Man wanted in 2010 SC shooting death arrested
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Investigators say a man wanted in the death of a bystander hit with a bullet during a shootout at an Orangeburg gas station last year has been found hiding in a closet.
2 charged in Lake Murray wine bottle beating death
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say two people have been charged with murder in the death of a man in his home near Lake Murray last month.
Spartanburg searchers find missing woman's wallet
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — Volunteers searching for a woman missing for more than a month found her wallet near the place in Spartanburg where the last signal from her cell phone was recorded.
Bree Boyce crowned Miss South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Miss Capital City Bree Boyce of Florence has been crowned Miss South Carolina 2011.
Safety urged on Lake Murray on July 4th weekend
IRMO, S.C. (AP) — Officials at a boating club are urging boaters to stay safe on Lake Murray during this holiday weekend.
Tuition rises, but not as fast, at SC universities
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Students paying for college at South Carolina's 12 traditional four-year schools are facing lower tuition increases.
Columbia man found shot to death in Anderson hotel
ANDERSON, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a man was found shot to death in an Anderson hotel.
SC State says transportation center will be built
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Officials at South Carolina State University are adamant that they will find a way to complete the school's planned transportation center, despite an audit that state legislators say raises serious doubts about it.
Columbia holds parade to honor USC baseball title
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Fans of South Carolina's baseball team ignored 95-degree heat to turn out for a parade to celebrate a second consecutive NCAA baseball championship.
SC man sentenced to 1 year for threatening Obama
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A North man has been sentenced to one year in prison for threatening to kill President Barack Obama.
Columbia holding July Fourth celebration early
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The city of Columbia is getting a jumpstart on the July Fourth holiday with a weekend family friendly celebration.
Welcoming the 4th in big and bright fashion
Fort Jackson put on a big and bright fireworks show Friday night in celebration of the Fourth of July weekend.
From South Carolina To Nebraska And Back, Fans Support Gamecocks
The past two weeks have been quite a journey for the Gamecocks baseball team, but they didn't get there without the support of their fans.
Baseball Team Honored At Statehouse
Friday, South Carolina Head Baseball coach, Ray Tanner, along with the USC baseball team, stood on the steps of the Statehouse to thank thousands of Gamecock fans for all of their support.
Coach Tanner on Fans: 'Greatest in Country'
Die-hard Gamecocks fans showed up in huge numbers to support the World Series Championship USC Baseball Team.
Dense smoke and fog blankets coastal NC
WILMINGTON, N.C. (AP) — Drivers are being warned of dangerous conditions on roads in Wilmington, Whiteville and other areas as heavy fog and smoke from area wildfires blanket the area.
USC trustees raise tuition nearly 4 percent
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Trustees at the University of South Carolina have given final approval to a plan to raise tuition for resident students by nearly 4 percent.
