SC's Fort Jackson sets fireworks display July 1
FORT JACKSON, S.C. (AP) — The Army is opening Fort Jackson to the public for an evening fireworks display, cannon salute and band concert.
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New US citizens sworn in at SC's Middleton Place
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina home of a man who signed the Declaration of Independence is the site where some of America's newest citizens are scheduled to take their oath of citizenship.
SC's Fort Jackson reopens renovated Army museum
FORT JACKSON, S.C. (AP) — After a two-year renovation, South Carolina's Fort Jackson is reopening its museum with new, interactive computer displays that allow visitors to experience soldiers' combat training.
SC woman drowns in Lake Murray
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — A Batesburg-Leesville woman has drowned in Lake Murray.
Bachmann says miscarriage shaped family priorities
ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) — Presidential hopeful Rep. Michele Bachmann says a miscarriage inspired her to become a foster parent to 23 children.
SC police accuse mom of prostitution of daughter
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Horry County police have charged a 43-year-old Loris woman with prostituting her 12-year-old daughter, who had been reported as a runaway.
Nuke response planner to lead SC emergency agency
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The man in charge of South Carolina's nuclear response plans has been tapped to lead the state's Emergency Management Division.
Nuke response planner to lead emergency agency
The man in charge of South Carolina's nuclear response plans has been tapped to lead the state's Emergency Management Division.
Richland deputy hurt in car crash that kills man
A Richland County deputy has been injured and another man killed in a car crash near Shaw Air Force Base in Sumter.
Hot, dry June comes to an end in South Carolina
A hot, dry June is ending in South Carolina.
Senators Want Carolina Stadium Field Named After Tanner
A group of South Carolina Senators introduce the idea to change the name of the field at Carolina Stadium to The Ray Tanner field at Carolina Stadium.
New ATV Law Targets Children
Beginning July 1, it will be illegal in South Carolina for children under six years of age to ride an all-terrain vehicle, ATV.
SC family group wants candidates to discuss issues
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A faith-based group in South Carolina wants presidential candidates to discuss family issues.
Columbia woman pleads guilty in gift card scheme
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Columbia woman has pleaded guilty to running a gift card scheme that left victims owed more than $1 million.
Environmental group rates SC beaches 9th
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — A new report from an environmental group ranks South Carolina ninth in the nation for the cleanest beach water.
SC rig crash blocks road; kills turkeys
NEWBERRY, S.C. (AP) — A wreck involving a tractor trailer and two other vehicles in Newberry County has blocked a state highway and killed hundreds of turkeys.
Claflin University kicking off fundraising drive
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Claflin University is kicking off a major fundraising drive with two events in Columbia.
Rep. Jeff Duncan touring South Carolina district
GREENWOOD, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Jeff Duncan is visiting his South Carolina district this week to meet with constituents.
Savannah River seals up 2 nuclear weapons reactors
AIKEN, S.C. (AP) — The U.S. Department of Energy has sealed off access to two reactors at a former nuclear weapons plant near the South Carolina-Georgia border.
Legislature nixes veto to defund Arts Commission
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's Legislature has voted to spare the Arts Commission from being shuttered by a budget veto issued by Republican Gov. Nikki Haley.
