SC's unemployment jumps to 10.9 percent
South Carolina's unemployment rate jumped to 10.9 percent in July, up from 10.5 percent the month before.
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Boil Water Advisory: Around Lake Murray Elementary
A boil advisory has been issued due to a water main break. It affects customers on Three Dog Road, Foxport Road, Stoney Point Lane, Misty Pine Lane, and Forrest Shealy. Lake Murray Elementary is also included.
Unrestrained infant dies in Columbia car wreck
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Richland County Coroner Gary Watts says a 10-month-old boy was not in a car seat or wearing a seat belt when he was ejected from a vehicle after a wreck on Interstate 20.
Feds give new SC nuclear reactors safety approval
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Federal nuclear inspectors say a proposal to build two nuclear reactors at a site near Columbia passed a safety inspection.
Prisoner takes police car and gun from SC deputy
WALTERBORO, S.C. (AP) — Authorities are looking for an inmate who escaped from a police officer and stole his cruiser in Colleton County.
3 sea turtles being released by SC Aquarium
ISLE OF PALMS, S.C. (AP) — Three sea turtles treated in recent weeks at the Sea Turtle Hospital at the South Carolina Aquarium are being released back into the ocean.
University of South Carolina halts fraternity rush
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The University of South Carolina has postponed fraternity recruitment, citing widespread alcohol issues during rush parties.
Bachmann criticizes Obama's action on Syria
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — White House hopeful Michele Bachmann says President Barack Obama has moved too late and with too little force in response to Syria's crackdown on dissent.
USC Law School pairs students, pro bono attorneys
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The University of South Carolina's School of Law is starting a new program that pairs law students with attorneys who work with clients who can't afford to pay for their services.
Joe Wilson recovering from possible Lyme Disease
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson had to miss a campaign event with Republican presidential candidate Michele Bachmann because he is recovering from an illness.
Lowcountry pastor faces additional assault charge
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (AP) — A Lowcountry pastor now faces three counts of rape, including two incidents where women were assaulted in a trailer behind his Ladson church.
GOP Hopefuls Visit Midlands
The road to the White House runs through the Midlands, bringing two GOP hopefuls to the Capitol City Thursday.
Woman Assaulted At Columbiana Centre
A trip to the bathroom inside a popular Columbia shopping mall, turns scary for one woman after police say a man sexually assaulted her while she was leaving the bathroom.
Judge allows tree trimming at Hilton Head airport
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — A judge has ruled that safety trumps quiet and that tree trimming by the Hilton Head Island Airport can proceed.
Former Atlantic Beach mayor reclaims title
ATLANTIC BEACH, S.C. (AP) — The once-removed mayor of Atlantic Beach has reclaimed her position after a hit-and-run charge against her was dropped.
Coastal Carolina receives NCAA certification
CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — Coastal Carolina was among 28 schools given NCAA certification that it operates its athletic program in compliance with the governing body's principles.
Darlington cancels plans for historic car festival
DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Darlington Raceway has cancelled plans for its historic fall racing festival.
Strangers help homeless SC grandma move into home
YORK, S.C. (AP) — A woman who spent five nights in a tent in York County now has a home, thanks to the help of strangers.
A Red Wagon safety recall
Radio Flyer and the Consumer Product Safety Commission are recalling the Scoot and Zoom Children's riding toy.
Patriots Point wants 10 percent visitor increase
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (AP) — The executive director of the Patriots Point maritime museum in Mount Pleasant says he will resign if visitation to the attraction doesn't increase 10 percent within three years.
