News Archive

November 19, 2009

South Carolina reacts to Sanford ethics ruling

The State Ethics Commission ruled Wednesday that there is enough evidence to move forward with ethics violation charges against Governor Mark Sanford.

Attorney for Governor Sanford says ehics charges will be minor

Attorney Butch Bowers said Wednesday the State Ethics Commission decision to hold a hearing on the charges will not involve criminal allegations against the governor.

Santee Cooper focuses on wind power

From solar to landfill methane gas, Santee Cooper has explored many types of alternative energy. Most recently, they’ve focused on wind power.

Jury finds man not guilty in ‘shaken baby’ homicide trial

After nearly four hours of deliberations, a jury came back with a not guilty verdict in the trial of Miles Lee Ferguson , who was accused of killing his 5-week-old daughter.

Clemson student says he was beaten at UGA frat….

University of Georgia police are investigating a Clemson University student’s claim that he was held captive and beaten in the basement of a fraternity house.

Some experts say that video games can cause epileptic episodes….

Doctor Rachel Kuperman, a Pediatric Neurologist at Oakland Children’s Hospital says epileptic seizures -especially in children - can be triggered by video games. In particular games with flashing lights, especially red and blue and repeated patterns like in the popular game guitar hero.

Police get clear picture of CVS robbery suspect

Charleston police are hoping a clear shot of the man they say robbed the CVS on Harborview Road Wednesday, will help them catch him.

SC Secretary of State releases “Scrooges and Angels” charity list

It’s a list any charity would want to avoid, the “Scrooges List” issued by the South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond.

November 18, 2009

Screening the movie “Precious” with News 2

Three area non-profit organizations have come together to host a special screening of the new film Precious, exec-produced by Tyler Perry and Oprah Winfrey.

The Dee Norton Lowcountry Children’s Center, Florence Crittenton Programs of S.C., and Louie’s Kids will host a screening of the new film on Monday, November 23rd at the Terrace Theater for community leaders, individuals working in the youth services fields, and the general public.

A panel discussion, moderated by WCBD-2’s news anchor Carolyn Murray, will follow the screening.

2 Your Health:Blood test prevents neuropathy

Roughly 24 million people in the U.S. have diabetes.

About 60 percent of people with diabetes have some degree of peripheral neuropathy, or peripheral nerve damage.

Traditionally, high levels of glucose and/or poor control over glucose levels have been thought to increase risk for peripheral neuropathy.

Researchers have recently found high levels of triglycerides may play a role in the development of diabetic peripheral neuropathy.

Plans for International African American Museum

It’s been nearly a decade, but Charleston city officials say the wheels are in motion for the International African American Museum in Charleston. Some are concerned about how long it’s taking to make the museum a reality

BREAKING NEWS UPDATE 2: State ethics panel recommends Sanford hearing

The South Carolina State Ethics Commission said Wednesday that Gov. Mark Sanford should face a hearing on ethics claims tied to his government travel and finances.

Bill would ban cell phone use while driving in SC

Rep. Bakari Sellers, a Democrat from Bamberg, said his bill would include cell phones, PDAs, Blackberrys, or any other hand-held device that could distract one while driving.

Shots fired, one arrested near Walterboro

One person is custody in connection with shots being fired in Colleton County near Walterboro. The shots were fired just a little more than a mile away from where 2 shootings took place in Walterboro last week.

HHS Secretary Sebelius recommends mammograms starting at 40

Women should keep getting regular mammograms starting at age 40. That message came Wednesday from Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius.

Lawmaker wants to raise highway speed limit to 80 in SC

Rep. Todd Rutherford of Richland County is proposing an increase to 80 mph on SC highways. The idea has some hitting the brakes.

SC offering shoppers tax-free weekend on guns

The state Revenue Department sent out a reminder Wednesday of the upcoming “Second Amendment Weekend.“ The 48-hour tax break begins just after midnight the Friday after Thanksgiving.

Help My House: Energy Makeover Part III

“Help my House” is a program by the Electric Cooperatives of South Carolina designed to teach homeowners ways to become more energy efficient.

UPDATE: Women should keep getting regular mammograms starting at age 40

Women should keep getting regular mammograms starting at age 40. That message comes today from Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius. And it’s aimed at easing confusion over a recommendation earlier this week from a task force.

Police looking for a group of teens who posted their attacks on YouTube

Police in Minneapolis and St. Paul are looking into a video posted on YouTube that appears to show a group of young men attacking bicyclists, pedestrians and children.

Monster call center celebrates opening in Florence, SC

The company that operates the job web site Monster.com celebrated Wednesday at its new building in Florence.

RAW VIDEO: Live deer stuck in grille of car in Delaware

A bizarre sight in Delaware, as motorists may have seen a car driving down the road—with a live deer stuck to front of it.

Charleston County sorts through your trash

Charleston County Environmental Management conducts a study Wednesday where it will sort through up to 45 truck loads of trash.

Charleston County schools chief receives award

Charleston County School District Superintendent Nancy McGinley has been named South Carolina Recreation and Parks Association’s Local Government Official of the Year.

Jenny Sanford to attend holiday event at Governor’s Mansion

Jenny Sanford spokeswoman Meg Milne says the first lady will be there for the open house, but the children are not expected to attend.

Maserati driver settles with family of man killed in wreck

The family of a South Carolina man killed when another man drove his Maserati into a home has settled a civil case for $3 million.

Rhodes re-elected mayor of Myrtle Beach

Voters in Myrtle Beach re-elected John Rhodes to a second term as mayor on Tuesday. The race was a bitter one with supporters splitting over issues such as the city’s crackdown on motorcycle rallies and council’s support for a one percent sales tax increase to fund a tourism marketing campaign for Myrtle Beach.