VA probes spending at shelter for homeless vets
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The Department of Veterans Affairs is investigating whether the former director of a homeless shelter for vets used $122,000 in grant money for her own use.
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Scores of SC seniors wait in heat for vouchers
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. (AP) — Dozens of senior citizens had to wait in a blazing sun to get $25 food vouchers at a senior center in Moncks Corner.
SC delegation traveling to White House
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — 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.
SC unemployment ticks up slightly in May
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina unemployment went up slightly in May, reversing a four-month downward trend.
Fatal Hit and Run
Orangeburg, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Highway Patrol is looking for answers in a fatal hit and run. Lance Corporal Judd Jones says a pedestrian was struck and killed at 5 in the morning on Belleville Rd. in Orangeburg. Jones…
Fire at Pelion Thrift Store
Investigators are working to determine what caused a fire at a Lexington County thrift store.
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.
