Review: 2 SC counties had most ballot problems
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — State election officials say a review shows Richland and Colleton counties had the biggest problems with counting general election ballots.
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SC man gets life in prison for killing former wife
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — A Duncan man has been sentenced to life in prison with parole for killing his ex-wife last year.
5-year-old boy rescued from Kiawah elevator shaft
KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — Firefighters have rescued a 5-year-old boy who got stuck in an elevator shaft at a Kiawah Island home.
Motivation seminar backs up traffic in Greenville
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Traffic was pretty wicked heading to the Bi-Lo Center in Greenville because of a motivation seminar with some big-name speakers.
Body of Pelzer man found in Saluda River
WILLIAMSTON, S.C. (AP) — The body of a Pelzer man missing for three days has been found in the Saluda River near Williamston.
Beaufort County public safety director resigns
BEAUFORT, S.C. (AP) — The longtime director of public safety in Beaufort County has resigned after allegations he made discriminatory comments to a job applicant.
SC car dealer charged with selling cars with liens
AIKEN, S.C. (AP) — A 46-year-old Aiken car dealer has been charged with fraud for selling vehicles with liens against them and not telling customers.
Animal Shelter Lures Petowners with Special
As summer slowly winds down, pet adoptions also slow down.
Miami-Washington flight diverted to South Carolina
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — An American Airlines flight from Miami to Washington, D.C., has landed in Charleston after encountering what an airport official called severe turbulence.
SC man sentenced for slaying friend, dragging body
NEWBERRY, S.C. (AP) — A white South Carolina man who shot a black friend to death and then drunkenly dragged his body behind his pickup truck is heading to prison in a case once scrutinized for possible racist overtones.
South Carolina panel approves annual catch limits
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Federal regulators have agreed to annual catch limits for a variety of species of fish caught off the south Atlantic coast.
Charleston police reaccredited, receive honor
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The Charleston Police Department has been reaccredited, completing a three-year review by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies.
$35 million SC cruise terminal up for city review
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Plans for South Carolina's new $35 million cruise passenger terminal in Charleston are going before a city review board.
Grass roots meeting to hear SC business concerns
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Business leaders on South Carolina's coast have a chance to discuss issues that concern them as well as comment on the business agenda for next year's session of the South Carolina General Assembly.
NC: Duke can spend $120 million on SC nuke plant
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The North Carolina Utilities Commission has ruled that the Charlotte-based utility can spend up to $120 million to maintain a potential new $11 billion nuclear power plant in South Carolina.
SC budget oversight board approves Port Royal sale
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's budget oversight board has approved selling 318 acres in Port Royal for $17 million.
Carnival asks that SC lawsuit be tossed out
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Carnival Cruise Lines wants a judge to toss out a lawsuit stemming from the company's increased presence on the South Carolina coast.
Bank trying again to auction Bolze mansion
GATLINBURG, Tenn. (AP) — A log mansion that once provided an investor with views of the Smoky Mountains will again be auctioned after its previous sale failed to close.
Former SC DMV chief to lead budget agency
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The former head of South Carolina's Department of Motor Vehicles is the new director for the agency that oversees much of state government operations.
Minor earthquake hits South Carolina city
GRAY COURT, S.C. (AP) — The U.S. Geological Survey says a small 2.3 magnitude earthquake has been reported in the northwestern part of South Carolina.
