SC legislators could take up illegal immigration - Danbury News Times
14 Jun 2011 at 10:54am
SC legislators could take up illegal immigrationDanbury News TimesCOLUMBIA, SC (AP) â?? South Carolina legislators could give final approval to an illegal immigration bill during their wrap-up session. Legislators are set to complete work on the budget and redrawn election districts during the ...and more »
Animals moved as SC shelter dispute goes to court - WCBD
14 Jun 2011 at 10:50am
Animals moved as SC shelter dispute goes to courtWCBDAbout 70 animals from a Williamsburg County animal shelter have been taken to Charleston while a court case over the shelter's operations proceeds. By AP CHARLESTON, SC - About 70 animals from a Williamsburg County animal shelter have been taken to ...and more »
Flag Day: American flag etiquette
14 Jun 2011 at 10:33am
Jaye Bennett waves an American flag as she listens to speakers during a Tea Party rally at the State House, Monday, April 18, 2011. - Gerry Melendez, The StateFlag Day stems from several movements to set aside a day to honor the flag, including a leading effort by the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, a fraternal order dating back to the 19th century. In 1911 the group's governing body made it mandatory that all lodges to observe June 14 as the anniversary of the country's adoption of the 13-star flag.Years later in 1949, then-President Harry Truman, himself an Elk, signed an act of Congress that established the national Flag Day.Tips on how to properly display an American flag:-Flag must be lighted at all times by sunlight or appropriate source. -Must never be "dipped" or nodded to any person or thing. -Flown upside down only as signal of distress. -Must not be used for decoration in general. -Never used in advertising purposes. -Never used as part of a costume or athletic uniform, except as inclusion as flag patch. -When lowered, no part must touch the ground or other object; must be received directly into waiting hands or arms. -When weathered, aged or worn out to a point it no longer fitting to fly, flag should be destroyed by burning in a dignified manner.
Charleston Old-Timers Fight Carnival Cruises - Courthouse News Service
14 Jun 2011 at 10:31am
Reuters UKCharleston Old-Timers Fight Carnival CruisesCourthouse News ServiceCHARLESTON, SC (CN) - Well-heeled residents and environmental groups in this popular tourist destination sued Carnival Cruise Lines, claiming its use of the city as homeport for the 855-foot-long "Carnival Fantasy" is an "injurious ...Carnival sued over SC cruise operationsBusinessWeekCarnival Cruise Lines sued over harbour trafficReutersOpponents of cruise tourism in Charleston sue CarnivalUSA TodayTravel Agent -Myrtle Beach Sun News -WTMAall 111 news articles »
Amazon center to open by year’s end
14 Jun 2011 at 10:26am
Online retailer Amazon plans to open its new distribution center near Cayce by Dec. 31 but the exact date is uncertain, company vice-president Paul Misener said this morning.Building the million-square-foot center is proceeding after “we slowed down things a bit” until the Legislature provided a sales tax collection exemption, he told members of the Greater Lexington Chamber of Commerce.The number of employees that will be hired initially also is unsettled yet, he said.Amazon must have a payroll of 2,000 by the end of 2013 under the deal it made with lawmakers to qualify for the tax break.The company also is “putting down roots” in South Carolina, he said.
WTF, Steve Benjamin? - FITSNews
14 Jun 2011 at 10:06am
WTF, Steve Benjamin?FITSNewsBy fitsnews ? on June 14, 2011 For those of you unfamiliar with Columbia, SC Mayor Steve Benjamin, he's the guy who nearly killed a local woman with his car the morning after his election victory last April. We're told it was ? but a city police ...Some gym owners not happy about new taxpayer-funded gymWISall 2 news articles »
Live5News.com | Charleston, SC | News, Weather, SportsMissing woman found saf...
14 Jun 2011 at 8:41am
Live5News.com | Charleston, SC | News, Weather, SportsMissing woman found safe ...Live 5 NewsHealth News from AP Myrtle Beach, SC (WMBF) - What began as a search for a possible missing swimmer has ended with the victim being located safely in her hotel room. According to officials with Myrtle Beach's Beach Patrol Service, the woman was found ...and more »
Animals moved as SC shelter dispute goes to court
14 Jun 2011 at 8:39am
About 70 animals from a Williamsburg County animal shelter have been taken to Charleston while a court case over the shelter's operations proceeds.The Post and Courier of Charleston reported that a Williamsburg County magistrate allowed the animals to be taken to Charleston earlier this month. But Magistrate William Driggers has set a hearing for next week on whether conditions in the shelter justify getting the dogs and cats back.The shelter board and Williamsburg County have clashed over its operations in the past.The county recently canceled an agreement that allowed the shelter board to set policy and sign up volunteers to work at the shelter.
Ex-SC police officer sues, says was forced to quit
14 Jun 2011 at 8:34am
A former North Myrtle Beach police officer has filed a lawsuit saying he was forced to resign after his bosses accused him of leaking confidential information about the 2009 Horry County wildfire.The Sun News of Myrtle Beach reported Tuesday that Randy Fisher is seeking an unspecified judgment that would include lost wages, benefits and attorney's fees. No trial date has been scheduledFisher says he was forced to quit Nov. 12. The newspaper reported that in a taped conversation from that day, assistant city manager Steve Thomas accused Fisher of trying to embarrass officials by leaking information on the city's response to the fire that destroyed about 75 homes.Fisher denied the claim and offered to take a lie detector test.City officials wouldn't discuss the lawsuit.
Woman gets 21 years in shooting of Spartanburg man
14 Jun 2011 at 7:59am
A woman has been sentenced to 21 years in prison for the 2008 shooting of a Spartanburg man.Prosecutor Barry Barnette says 38-year-old Wanda Denise Brown of Gaffney was sentenced Monday in Spartanburg. She pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter earlier this year, saying she acted in self-defense.Brown originally was charged with murder in the shooting death of 53-year-old Richard Bryant. Authorities said Bryant was shot once in the chest with a .22 caliber rifle and died at the scene.Authorities say Brown told them Bryant was at her home, had tried to choke her and had hit her repeatedly. Investigators say Brown had walked past an exterior door to grab the gun and could have chosen to leave instead of shooting Bryant.
SC electric bus completes $30M investment deal
14 Jun 2011 at 7:49am
An electric bus manufacturer in Greenville says a $30 million investment will allow it to resume hiring.Company president Jeff Granato said Monday the new investment led by venture capital firm Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers also allows Proterra LLC to settle with suppliers.Granato said in April that Proterra had signed a document laying out the terms for the cash infusion that would allow it to separate itself from an earlier investor who pleaded guilty in March to fraud and conspiracy. Prosecutors say Francisco Illarramendi transferred money among investment accounts without telling clients and falsified documents to deceive investors.For now, Proterra is building its EcoRide BE35 buses in a temporary facility. Proterra plans to build a permanent facility at Clemson University's International Center for Automotive Research.
Exec: $30M investment allows Greenville electric bus maker to resume hiring ....
14 Jun 2011 at 7:39am
INAUTONEWSExec: $30M investment allows Greenville electric bus maker to resume hiring ...Daily JournalAP GREENVILLE, SC ? An electric bus manufacturer in Greenville says a $30 million investment will allow it to resume hiring. Company president Jeff Granato said Monday the new investment led by venture capital firm Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers ...Greenville Company Gets $30 Million BackingWYFF GreenvilleElectric bus maker Proterra raises $30M from Kleiner, GMReutersSC electric bus completes $30M investment dealBeaumont EnterpriseCNET -VentureBeatall 86 news articles »
Charleston County schools cutting 70 jobs
14 Jun 2011 at 7:14am
Charleston County school officials say they will eliminate 70 jobs for the coming school year in order to deal with budget cuts.The school district said Monday that the reductions will save more than $2 million.The jobs being eliminated include 24 instructional coordinators who work as curriculum coaches for teachers. Nineteen mechanics are also being laid off. Other jobs being eliminated include secretaries, technicians and an associate superintendent.Chief Financial Officer Mike Bobby says district leaders worked to find other jobs for the 70 employees and were able to make offers to most of the employees.
Charleston County schools eliminating 70 jobs to deal with budget cuts - Gree...
14 Jun 2011 at 7:12am
Charleston County schools eliminating 70 jobs to deal with budget cutsGreenfield Daily ReporterAP CHARLESTON, SC ? Charleston County school officials say they will eliminate 70 jobs for the coming school year in order to deal with budget cuts. The school district said Monday that the reductions will save more than $2 million. ...and more »
Record number of applications for SC gator hunting
14 Jun 2011 at 6:54am
South Carolina wildlife officials say they've received a record number of applications for alligator hunting licenses.The Post and Courier of Charleston reported that the Natural Resources Department said more than 4,000 applications have been received so far. Wednesday is the deadline to pay $10 to apply for a license for this fall's season.Only 1,200 applications will be approved. The agency uses a computer program to select the winners, though the program gives a bonus to those who have applied unsuccessfully in the past.Those selected must pay $100 for the alligator hunting license.South Carolina's month-long alligator hunting season opens Sept. 10.
USC bullpen paves road to Omaha - Sumter Item
14 Jun 2011 at 6:53am
USA TodayUSC bullpen paves road to OmahaSumter ItemTaylor and the USC bullpen tossed 4 2/3 shutout innings as the Gamecocks earned an 8-2 victory and advanced to the College World Series. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS South Carolina players jump into the dogpile on Sunday after defeating Connecticut 8-2 at ...Lifelong Gamecock Fan Prepares For OmahaWLTX.comFive pit stops on return trip to the CWSThe StateGamecock Fans Scramble for College World Series Tickets, GearNews Channel 7Spartanburg Herald Journal -The Augusta Chronicle -Washington Postall 181 news articles »
SC transportation commissioner criticizes meeting
14 Jun 2011 at 6:29am
A member of the governing board of the South Carolina Transportation Department says she will skip a private dinner for the panel this week.The State newspaper reported that Sarah Nuckles of Rock Hill said she will not attend the dinner Wednesday night at Lake Murray at the home of Transportation Secretary Robert St. Onge. The meeting comes the night before the board's meeting.Nuckles says she thinks the gathering violates the state's opening meetings law.DOT Spokesman Pete Poore says St. Onge is paying for the dinner at his home and no business will be conducted.Columbia media attorney Jay Bender says the gathering would violate the Freedom of Information Act unless the agency provides at least 24-hour notice.
SC transportation commissioner criticizes planned private dinner for panel - ...
14 Jun 2011 at 6:21am
SC transportation commissioner criticizes planned private dinner for panelThe RepublicAP COLUMBIA, SC ? A member of the governing board of the South Carolina Transportation Department says she will skip a private dinner for the panel this week. The State newspaper reported that Sarah Nuckles of Rock Hill said she will not attend the ...and more »
Two Deep Recruiting Comparison: Clemson vs. South Carolina 2010 - Shakin The ...
14 Jun 2011 at 6:08am
Two Deep Recruiting Comparison: Clemson vs. South Carolina 2010Shakin The SouthlandToday we compare the Clemson Tigers and South Carolina Gamecocks just prior to their annual post-Thanksgiving football matchup. We were able to attain the two-deep roster posted on Tigernet prior to the Clemson/Carolina matchup for this exercise ...and more »
Prep Notebook: Lake Marion's Mike Williams continues to get big-time offers -...
14 Jun 2011 at 4:45am
Prep Notebook: Lake Marion's Mike Williams continues to get big-time offersThe Tand D.comA long-striding, high-jumping 6-5 receiver for the Lake Marion Gators, Williams recently wrapped up camps with Clemson and Georgia. Clemson was the first school to offer. Georgia offered following the camp. According to Lake Marion head coach Chris ...and more »
SC officials promote health during Obesity Month - Myrtle Beach Sun News
14 Jun 2011 at 4:18am
SC officials promote health during Obesity MonthMyrtle Beach Sun NewsAP COLUMBIA, SC -- State health officials want South Carolinians to get up and keep moving to help fight obesity. June is Obesity Awareness Month, and the state Department of Health and Environmental Control wants people to make healthy decisions this ...and more »
SC Veterans Center celebrates June 14 Flag Day - The State
14 Jun 2011 at 4:11am
SC Veterans Center celebrates June 14 Flag DayThe StateAP COLUMBIA, SC ? Military veterans at Columbia's Dorn Veteran Administration Medical Center are celebrating Flag Day with a flag-raising ceremony. VA spokeswoman Priscilla Creamer (KRAY-mur) says Tuesday's event is being held at the medical center's ...SC Veterans Center celebrates June 14 Flag DayBeaumont Enterpriseall 16 news articles »
Judge to consider halting jail's Bible-only policy while federal lawsuit move...
14 Jun 2011 at 4:02am
Judge to consider halting jail's Bible-only policy while federal lawsuit moves ...The RepublicCOLUMBIA, SC ? A judge is set to consider whether a South Carolina jail's policy banning all publications except the Bible should be shelved during a federal lawsuit over the ban. US District Margaret Seymour is considering that request ...and more »
Labor Agency Challenges Boeing Factory Location - NPR
14 Jun 2011 at 3:38am
Chicago TribuneLabor Agency Challenges Boeing Factory LocationNPRBoeing's new plant in North Charleston, SC, that's at the center of a National Labor Relations Board dispute. Boeing's new plant in North Charleston, SC, that's at the center of a National Labor Relations Board dispute. ...Gov, NLRB counsel to testify at SC Boeing hearingSeattle Post IntelligencerBoeing Labor Battle Is Poised to Go Before JudgeNew York TimesBoeing Set To Begin Using South Carolina Plant July 12Aviation WeekTheStreet.com -Daily Callerall 247 news articles »
News Minute: Here is the latest South Carolina news from The Associated Press...
14 Jun 2011 at 3:18am
News Minute: Here is the latest South Carolina news from The Associated PressWBTVCHARLESTON, SC (AP) - The College of Charleston is not raising tuition for in-state students this year. The school says tuition for out-of-state students will increase by 5%. South Carolina students will pay just under $10000 this coming year. ...College of Charleston makes no change to in-state tuition, increases out-of ...The Republicall 29 news articles »
Weekdays 4p et - Fox News (blog)
14 Jun 2011 at 2:33am
Weekdays 4p etFox News (blog)Aircraft manufacturing heavyweight Boeing Co. has been caught in a firestorm of controversy, pulled between unions and politicians, for a decision to open a non-union plant in Charleston, SC, a move that landed the ...and more »
ACC's Top-100: No. 92 Catalin Baciu, Clemson - Big Duke Balls
14 Jun 2011 at 2:11am
ACC's Top-100: No. 92 Catalin Baciu, ClemsonBig Duke BallsThe name may not sound familiar to the casual ACC basketball fan, but shockingly Catalin Baciu was one of the highest-rated recruits in Clemson's 2008 class. That's a pretty sweet honor, but it doesn't always translate into playing time. ...
2011 SEC Football Predictions - Locksmith Sports Picks
14 Jun 2011 at 12:53am
2011 SEC Football PredictionsLocksmith Sports Picks3rd Place: South Carolina Gamecocks ? The Gamecocks are coming off a historic season, one in which they reached the SEC title game for the first time in the history of the program. However, building on last year's campaign won't be easy. ...2011 SEC Football: 12 Bold Predictions for Each Team for the Upcoming Year.Bleacher Reportall 5 news articles »
Nicole Snyder & Nathaniel Craig - Greenville News
14 Jun 2011 at 12:22am
Greenville NewsNicole Snyder & Nathaniel CraigGreenville NewsThe bride is the daughter of Tom Snyder, Jr. of Lexington, SC and Rita Snyder of Greenville, SC. She is the granddaughter of Jane Billings of Pauline and the late Dewey Billings, Tom Snyder, Sr. of Columbia, and Donna Snyder of Lexington. ...
Earl Ferrell -- Orangeburg - The Times and Democrat
14 Jun 2011 at 12:14am
Earl Ferrell -- OrangeburgThe Times and Democrat... Orangeburg; two great-grandsons, Bristol and Jackson Gray of Cope; two sisters, Nell Ferrell Powell of Dublin, Ga., and Virginia Ferrell Frost of Wrightsville, Ga. Memorials may be sent to Rivelon Baptist Church, 395 Rivelon Road , Orangeburg, SC ...
Pink Smoke From Pants Leads To Arrest, Honors In Bank Robbery - WYFF Greenville
14 Jun 2011 at 12:13am
Pink Smoke From Pants Leads To Arrest, Honors In Bank RobberyWYFF GreenvilleGREENVILLE, SC -- The city of Greenville honored two men on Monday for their efforts to help capture an accused bank robber. Spartanburg County Deputy Martin Eldridge and ADT security technician Andrew Patton received trophies and words of praise from ...and more »
Haley decries ‘dysfunctional’ federal government in national TV app...
14 Jun 2011 at 12:04am
Appearing on a national TV panel this morning, Gov. Nikki Haley predicted it will take “deep spending cuts and spending caps going forward” for the GOP-controlled U.S. House of Representatives and the Democratic-controlled U.S. Senate and President Barack Obama, a Democrat, to reach an agreement to raise the federal debt limit.Haley appeared on a town hall meeting as part of CBS News’ “The Early Show” with fellow Republicans U.S. Sen. Tom Coburn of Oklahoma, U.S. Rep. Tom Ryan of Wisconsin and U.S. Rep. Allen West of Florida.Haley decried Washington as “just dysfunctional right now,” appealing for fewer federal mandates that require states to spend money on health care for the poor, through Medicaid, or on prescribed educational efforts.“D.C. is -- is totally -- in chaos. And has -- is just-- not doing anything,” Haley said. “The states can’t wait. We have to lead. And so, what I would beg of both the Congress and the Senate ... is give us flexibility. Quit mandating any ... spending down. Medicaid alone is a quarter of South Carolina’s budget. Give us the ability to decide what the health care needs are of our citizens. When it comes to any education mandates, let us decide how to educate our kids. When it comes to any of the health care, let us decide our health care.”Other highlights of Haley’s comments included:
Gardner, lead singer for Coasters, dies at 83
13 Jun 2011 at 11:36pm
Carl Gardner, lead singer for the hit-making ’50s vocal act the Coasters, died Sunday in Port St. Lucie, Fla., at age 83, according to reports Monday.Variety magazine’s website said Gardner had been suffering from congestive heart failure and vascular dementia. In 1987, Gardner was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame when the Coasters became the first vocal group drafted by the Cleveland institution, Variety’s website said. Gardner split lead duties with Bobby Nunn on such chart hits as “Yakkety Yak” (a No. 1 pop entry in 1958), “Along Came Jones,” “Poison Ivy” and “Charlie Brown,” Variety reported. The hits dried up for the Coasters in the mid-’60s.
GOP rivals rip Obama at debate
13 Jun 2011 at 11:36pm
Republican White House hopefuls condemned President Barack Obama’s handling of the economy from the opening moments of their first major debate of the campaign season Monday night, and pledged emphatically to repeal his historic year-old health care overhaul. “When 14 million Americans are out of work, we need a new president to end the Obama Depression,” declared former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, the first among seven contenders on stage to criticize the president’s economic policies. Rep. Michele Bachmann of Minnesota, invited as an unannounced contender for the 2012 nomination, upstaged her rivals for a moment, using a nationwide television audience to announce she had filed papers earlier in the day to run — a disclosure in keeping with a feisty style she has employed in a bid to become a favorite of Tea Party voters. (More details, A4)Obama was hundreds of miles away on a day in which he blended a pledge to help companies create jobs in North Carolina with a series of campaign fundraisers in Florida. The New Hampshire event unfolded more than six months before the state hosts the first primary of the 2012 campaign, and the Republicans who shared a stage were plainly more interested in criticizing Obama than one another.
Bachmann enters GOP presidential race
13 Jun 2011 at 11:36pm
Minnesota U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann, an outspoken Republican with close ties to the tea party, announced Monday that she is running for president, a candidacy that could further shake up a volatile fight for the GOP nomination. The first female contender to enter the 2012 race, Bachmann announced her bid during a Republican presidential debate in New Hampshire. The third-term Minnesota congresswoman has been leaning heavily toward a run over the past few months, visiting early primary states, raising money and railing against President Barack Obama. “We cannot risk giving President Obama four more years to dismantle our nation. We must act now,” Bachmann said in a fundraising letter sent within an hour of her entrance. “That’s why I’ve made the decision to get in this race.” She brings high energy, charisma and proven fundraising ability to the race to nominate a Republican challenger to Obama.
Former Greenville Mayor Max Heller Dead At 92 - News Channel 7
13 Jun 2011 at 11:20pm
Former Greenville Mayor Max Heller Dead At 92News Channel 7By WSPA Staff Max Heller, 92, visionary, humanitarian and beloved citizen and family man of Greenville, SC, passed away peacefully on June 13th surrounded by his loving family. He was born in 1919 in Vienna, Austria to Israel and Leah Hirschl Heller. ...Max Heller, Father Of Modern Greenville, DiesWYFF GreenvilleFormer Greenville Mayor Max Heller dies at 92Anderson Independent Mailall 37 news articles »
Businesses cashing in on Gamecocks' return to Omaha - WACH
13 Jun 2011 at 10:48pm
Businesses cashing in on Gamecocks' return to OmahaWACHThe businessman says as soon as the Gamecocks punched their ticket to Omaha, he saw an increase in sales. ?Soon as that last out was made and we put the stuff up on the website, people started putting in orders,? said Stilwell. ...
Gamecock Fans, Businesses Gear Up For Omaha - WLTX.com
13 Jun 2011 at 9:02pm
USA TodayGamecock Fans, Businesses Gear Up For OmahaWLTX.comColumbia, SC (WLTX) -- There is a lot of money to be made or spent with USC in the College World Series. Local businesses and fans are already gearing up. "Eat More Tees" in Columbia printed the shirts early Monday afternoon and they say "We're Back," ...South Carolina is ready for a return engagement in College World SeriesBoston HeraldDefending national champion Gamecocks back to Omaha with 8-2 win over UConnWashington PostUSC Defeats UConn, 8-2 to Earn a Trip to Back to CWSNews Channel 7Sacramento Bee -Omaha World-Herald -Baseball America (blog)all 181 news articles »
Lawmakers Return to Work Tuesday - WLTX.com
13 Jun 2011 at 8:39pm
The Herald | HeraldOnline.comLawmakers Return to Work TuesdayWLTX.comColumbia, SC (WLTX) -- Governor Nikki Haley and Republicans may have to give a little if they want to get what they want done in the extended session. "Asking them to complete a process we started three years ago," said Democrat Sen. ...South Carolina's ?Special? SessionFITSNewsSC legislators return for wrap-up sessionWestport-NewsSC legislators return for wrap-up sessionBeaumont EnterpriseDaily Cometall 234 news articles »
Woman swindled out of $17,000
13 Jun 2011 at 8:26pm
A 71-year-old woman was swindled out of $17,000 last month by scam artists who persuaded her to withdraw money from her credit union account, the Columbia Police Department has reported.The woman met the two suspects on the afternoon of May 24 as she was leaving the Kmart on Fort Jackson Boulevard, the police department reported. A man showed the senior citizen a bag of money and said that it had fallen off a truck. He and the female suspect said they would split the cash with the older woman if she would help pay the taxes on it, the police said.The victim drove the female suspect to a Palmetto Citizens Credit Union on Millwood Avenue where the older woman withdrew $17,000 from her account, police reported. They then drove to a parking lot at a Devine Street business where they were supposed to meet the male suspect. The female suspect said she would go find the male suspect and walked away with the money, the police said.Anyone with information on the suspects should call Crime Stoppers at (888) 274-6372.
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