Feelings On The Five Points Curfew Are Divided
Two public hearings will be held tonight, regarding whether or not to make the Five Points emergency curfew, permanent. It's an issue that's, divided.
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SC officials watch for possible evacuation orders
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina emergency management officials are urging the public to stay alert about the movement of Hurricane Irene and make preparations for possible coastal evacuation orders.
Teen arrested in Horry County shooting that hurt 3
LITTLE RIVER, S.C. (AP) — Horry County police say a 15-year-old boy has been arrested in a home invasion that sent three people to the hospital.
Virginia Earthquake Felt in Midlands
The U.S. Geological Survey now says it was a 5.9 earthquake centered northwest of Richmond, Va., that rattled the nation's capital and much of the East Tuesday afternoon.
Amazon Moving In
Amazon officials say they will move into their Lexington County facility next month.
Laurens sheriff's captain fired after arrest
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — A Laurens County sheriff's captain has been fired after he was arrested in Greenville County on charges of assault and loitering to engage in sexual activity.
SC Senator focusing transportation review
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina state senator is working to focus a review of the spending at the transportation department.
Mullins council asks police to probe mayor's bills
MULLINS, S.C. (AP) — Mullins City Council wants the State Law Enforcement Division to investigate overdue water bills for Mayor Pam Lee.
SC college students ready 62,000 meals for Africa
GAFFNEY, S.C. (AP) — Limestone College freshmen are sending 62,000 meals to the Horn of Africa after student volunteers assembled food packages for the hungry.
Graham sees unity between himself and tea party
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham says the recent debate over the nation's debt ceiling shows he's in line with the tea party.
State Supreme Court asked to hear cruise case
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Supreme Court is being asked to hear a case challenging the expanding cruise business in Charleston.
Sen. Graham calls wants Libyan assets freed
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Sen. Lindsey Graham says the U.S. needs to release frozen Libyan assets and use foreign aid and other means to move that nation forward.
Liberty University: SC pastor never attended
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The registrar at Liberty University in Virginia says a pastor charged with kidnapping and raping three women at gunpoint never attended the university.
Perry, Bachmann commit to DeMint Labor Day forum
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Michele Bachman and Rick Perry have agreed to attend U.S. Sen. Jim DeMint's forum for Republican presidential hopefuls on Labor Day.
USC: 7 fraternities suspended for alcohol issues
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — University of South Carolina officials say seven fraternities face sanctions for providing alcohol to underage students during recruitment parties last week.
South Carolina to face Xavier, North Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's women basketball team will face several powerful opponents on the road this season with scheduled trips to Xavier, Illinois and North Carolina State.
Man gets 40 years for killing woman in Spartanburg
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — A Spartanburg man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison after pleading guilty but mentally ill to killing a 54-year-old homeless woman he met just hours before her death.
US Rep. Clyburn hosts small business conference
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Rep. James Clyburn is hosting a conference for small businesses in Orangeburg.
US Energy Secretary Chu making 2 stops in SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu Is visiting South Carolina to tout alternative energy sources.
USC Fraternities Under Fire
University officials say 7 fraternities have been forced to delay rush week after allegations that the Greek organizations violated the code of conduct.
