November 12, 2008

North Carolina teachers in trouble over Facebook postings

An investigation by NBC affiliate WCNC uncovered pictures and comments on Facebook.com that even Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district leaders admit are “inappropriate.“


November 11, 2008

Woman charged in baby’s 2004 death in SC

A woman living in Alabama has been arrested and charged in the death of her daughter four years ago in South Carolina.

Health care group to discuss uninsured SC children

A national health care advocacy group says more than 12 percent of South Carolina children have no health insurance.

Gov. Sanford rips Republicans in cnn.com column

South Carolina’s Mark Sanford criticized Republicans he said campaigned on lower taxes and less government and then “faked it” once in power.


November 10, 2008

Governor wants investigation of Carolina First Bank

Gov. Mark Sanford has asked the U.S. Treasury Secretary to investigate Greenville-based Carolina First bank to see whether it’s “gaming the system” to get federal bailout money.

C business studies play loose with stats

What’s the biggest industry in South Carolina? Depends on who you ask.


November 07, 2008

Bad data blamed for bleak SC tax revenue report

The South Carolina comptroller general’s office says it overestimated the drop in state sales tax revenue for October by nearly $50 million because of old data.

More budget cuts possible

The Board of Economic Advisors plans to meet Friday afternoon to discuss what the plunging revenue means for this year’s budget and next year’s spending plan.


November 06, 2008

Newspapers capitalize on Obama victory

Newspapers in the Carolinas are revving up their printing presses amid demand for commemorative editions following President-elect Barack Obama’s historic victory.


November 05, 2008

Voters remove age of consent from constitution

With 79 percent of precincts reporting, 52 percent of voters approved the amendment.


November 03, 2008

2 NJ boaters rescued near SC’s Winyah Bay

Coast Guard officials say two New Jersey boaters are safe and in good condition after their vessel sank off the South Carolina coast.


November 01, 2008

SC boy shot, killed trick-or-treating; 2 injured

Authorities say a 12-year-old boy has been shot and killed while trick-or-treating in central South Carolina.


October 30, 2008

SC Gov. Sanford lets $488M budget cuts stand

South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford will allow $488 million in state spending cuts go into effect without his signature.

Egyptian student wants FBI video excluded at trial

An Egyptian college student charged with transporting explosives wants an FBI-produced video excluded from his trial in Tampa.

SC takes orders for Christian license plates

South Carolina has begun taking orders for Christian-themed license plates.

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