Fire at Pelion Thrift Store
Investigators are working to determine what caused a fire at a Lexington County thrift store.
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Sellars to Attend White House Briefing
Florence Mayor Stephen Wukela and state Rep. Bakari Sellers of Denmark are part of a small contingent of South Carolina leaders meeting at the White House.
Sumter Woman Wins $200,000
A Sumter woman is in need of a realtor after winning $200,000.
Columbia man drowns in Lake Murray
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A 21-year-old Columbia man has drowned in Lake Murray.
Compromise reached on $6B SC spending plan
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina businesses will get a $146 million bailout on unemployment taxes after a budget conference agreed to less money for public schools as final deals were reached in a compromise version of $6 billion state spending plan.
Statesboro firm hired to clear river weeds
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Authorities say a Statesboro company will use herbicides to clear aquatic weeds — including one type of weed commonly used in tropical fish tanks — from the Savannah River.
Columbia parks staying open late for teen programs
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Columbia is opening three of its recreation centers this summer so teens can have safe places to hang out.
SC cops gather to bestow annual honors
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's law enforcement community is celebrating the best of the best at an annual gathering.
Lexington deputies raise cash for Special Olympics
IRMO, S.C. (AP) — Lexington County authorities are holding sporting events to raise money for the South Carolina Special Olympics.
Columbia shows movies in city parks during summer
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Columbia parks officials are resuming their "Movies in the Park" series this summer.
Historic Marine base gets 1st-ever female general
PARRIS ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — For the first time in its 96-year history, a female general will lead the famed Marine Corps training installation at South Carolina's Parris Island.
SC Navy dog trainers get federal certification
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A service dog training program at the U.S. Navy brig in South Carolina has gotten Labor Department certification for the prisoners who participate.
Anderson security guard dies in morning crash
ANDERSON, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say an Anderson security guard killed after he lost control of his Jeep may have suffered a medical emergency before the crash.
2 decomposing bodies found in Pickens County
PICKENS, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say the decomposing bodies of two men have been found near some woods in Pickens County.
Storms cause power outages in NC, SC
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Around 30,000 utility customers in South Carolina and western North Carolina are without power after storms moved through the area, knocking down trees and power lines.
Myrtle Beach man sentenced for accessory charges
CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — A Myrtle Beach man charged in connection with the shooting death of a Coastal Carolina University student has been sentenced to two years in prison and four years of probation.
Haley: Congressional pressure good in Boeing fight
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley hopes pressure from South Carolina's congressional delegation will show President Barack Obama the state is serious about protecting its employers.
Senate delays work on measure key to gov's agenda
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley and senators have agreed to delay action on a measure that would allow legislators to discuss her restructuring agenda.
USC Baseball Team Heads to Omaha
Gamecock fans wished the 2010 National Champs good luck at Carolina Stadium as they left for Omaha. Fans say they are hoping for a repeat at the College World Series
Ex-Laurens County deputy charged with assault
LAURENS, S.C. (AP) — A former Laurens County sheriff's deputy has been arrested and charged with assaulting a woman.
