Senate leader ready to scrap Transportation board
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Senate Republican leader says he's ready to do away with the Transportation Commission that makes decisions on which roads are built or repaired in the state.
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Rural hospitals in SC struggle to survive
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — State officials say many of the rural hospitals in South Carolina must change to survive.
Rock Hill police chief defends resisting law
ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) — Rock Hill's police chief is defending a city ordinance that allows officers to charge someone with resisting police.
US Rep. Wilson released from Lexington hospital
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson has been released from The Lexington Medical Center after he was treated for a viral infection.
Rural hospitals in SC struggle to survive
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — State officials say many of the rural hospitals in South Carolina must change to survive.
Williamsburg County woman dies in house fire
SALTERS, S.C. (AP) — A Williamsburg County woman has died in a house fire.
Haley scheduled to visit Florence welding company
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley is scheduled to attend the grand opening of a welding company's new automated process center.
Trial again delayed in rape of Neb. student
AUBURN, Neb. (AP) — Another delay has been ordered in the trial of a man suspected of raping a Peru State College student.
Charleston beaches pounded as Irene passed by SC
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Charleston-area beaches took a hit as Hurricane Irene passed by South Carolina.
SLED asked to review West Columbia shooting
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The State Law Enforcement Division is being asked to review a shooting in West Columbia earlier this year that was ruled a justifiable homicide.
Greenville County man arrested in July killing
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — A Greenville County man has been arrested and charged with killing a Marietta man reported missing last month.
Fire damages Greenville apartment buildings
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — A fire damaged several buildings of a Greenville apartment complex, but none of the residents were hurt.
SC Guard sends unit to Virginia to help with Irene
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina National Guard is sending troops to Virginia to help deal with the effects of Hurricane Irene.
Rains, winds subsiding as Irene moves away from SC
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Residents along South Carolina's northern coast are relieved that Hurricane Irene has moved away.
Power being restored to SC customers after storm
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Power is being restored to coastal areas of South Carolina where electric customers were left in the dark by Hurricane Irene.
South Carolina adds 4 walk-ons to roster
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier has added four walk-ons to the Gamecocks roster.
Lee school psychologist arrested on 2 charges
BISHOPVILLE, S.C. (AP) — A Lee County school psychologist has been placed on leave after she was arrested on two charges last month.
2 suspects surrender in Spartanburg teen's death
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — A second suspect has surrendered to sheriff's deputies in the death of a Spartanburg college student.
Irene brings strong winds, coastal flooding to SC
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Minor coastal flooding and strong winds have been reported in South Carolina as Hurricane Irene passes to the east.
Columbia holds all day Main Street Latin Festival
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The sounds of salsa and other Latino-inspired music will hold sway on Columbia's Main Street as the community celebrates with its annual Latin festival.
