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Suspect in Georgia beating linked to 2 SC killings
AIKEN, S.C. (AP) — Authorities in South Carolina say a man wanted in the savage beating of a Georgia store owner also is a suspect in the deaths of two women in a nearby town.
Police told multiple media outlets that 55-year-old Franklin Wright ... full story
Earl weakens but still powerful as it smacks NCBUXTON, N.C. (AP) — The last ferry left for the mainland and coastal residents hunkered down at home as Hurricane Earl closed in with 105 mph winds Thursday on North Carolina's dangerously exposed Outer Banks, the first and perhaps most destructive s ... full story
Panel recommends raising SC's gas tax for roadsCOLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A panel studying taxes in South Carolina is recommending an increase in the gasoline tax to fund road repairs.
The State newspaper reported the Tax Realignment Commission voted unanimously Thursday to recommend that the st ... full story
Green Party US Senate candidate to open SC officeCOLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A third-party candidate for U.S. Senate in South Carolina is opening his state campaign headquarters in the capital city.
Green Party candidate Tom Clements will talk briefly on Thursday and answer questions as he opens hi ... full story
More high surf, rip currents as Earl passes SCCHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Hurricane Earl is expected to pass by well off the South Carolina coast, but its effects will evident as the storm passes.
The National Weather Service said Thursday rip currents were expected along the entire coast. Rip ... full story
2nd SC sheriff's deputy fired in inmate beatingCAMDEN, S.C. (AP) — A second South Carolina sheriff's has been fired as officials investigate the beating of an inmate in a county jail.
Multiple media outlets reported that officials confirmed Wednesday the second Kershaw County deputy was fir ... full story
SC lawmaker wants to expand safe haven lawCOLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Two weeks after a South Carolina mother confessed to killing her two toddlers, a legislator wants the state's safe haven law to include older children.
State Rep. Chip Limehouse said Tuesday he will push for a law allowing ... full story
Clemson LB Maye to have arthroscopic knee surgeryCLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson linebacker Brandon Maye will undergo surgery on his knee and miss the team's season-opening game against North Texas.
Coach Dabo Swinney announed the injury after practice Tuesday. Maye had started 25 of the past 26 game ... full story
Man arrested in 2005 shooting death of SC manANDERSON, S.C. (AP) — A man has been arrested in the shooting death of a South Carolina man at a restaurant nearly five years ago.
Multiple media outlets reported that 23-year-old Raymond Groves was arrested at a house in Anderson.
Groves is c ... full story
Sheheen wants 5 SC governor debates with HaleyCOLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Democratic gubernatorial candidate Vincent Sheheen says he and Republican Nikki Haley should meet for five debates in their South Carolina campaign.
Multiple media outlets reported that Sheheen has proposed five debates, c ... full story
Thieves steal forklifts, then steal ATMs in SCPOWDERSVILLE, S.C. (AP) — You have to have the right tools to steal automated teller machines.
South Carolina sheriff's deputies say thieves stole two tractors with forklifts from a construction site and then stole ATMs from two nearby banks in ... full story
SC man gets 35 years for killing roommatePICKENS, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina man has been sentenced to 35 years in prison after pleading guilty to the shooting death of his roommate last year.
The Greenville News reported that 51-year-old Gary Clinton Mayfield entered the plea in co ... full story
SC seeks money to mark Civil War anniversaryCHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The Civil War began in South Carolina nearly 150 years ago and officials are looking for money to mark the anniversaries over the coming five years.
The Post and Courier of Charleston reported Monday the anniversary of S ... full story
2-year-old Calif. boy killed by car in SC drivewayWELLFORD, S.C. (AP) — A 2-year-old California boy has died after he was backed over by a car in a driveway in South Carolina.
Multiple media outlets reported Arkadiy Vihodet of Sacramento, Calif., was killed Saturday afternoon when 40-year-old ... full story
Longshot US Senate candidate to speak at SC eventYORK, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Senate candidate Alvin Greene is taking his longshot campaign to northern South Carolina on Monday.
Greene plans to spend time on a morning talk show on Charlotte, N.C., radio station WBT, then the Democrat will end the d ... full story
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