State's jobless rate hits 12.1%

Charleston area's figure rises to 10% in October

South Carolina's jobless rate jumped to 12.1 percent in October, matching its highest point since the recession began nearly two years ago, as employers cut staff and as out-of-work residents relaunched their job searches. Read More

Sanford: Officials consider hearing

Lawmaker expects to have resolution to impeach governor ready soon

COLUMBIA -- South Carolina lawmakers plan to formally consider impeaching Gov. Mark Sanford for the first time next week, the chairman of the committee beginning that work said Friday. Read More

NAACP, Bond celebrate dreams, successes

The Charleston chapter of the NAACP celebrated "bold dreams, big victories" Friday at its 93rd annual fundraising banquet. The event, which featured keynote speaker Julian Bond, chairman of the board of the century-old civil rights organization since 1998, drew a few hundred supporters to the Charleston Area Convention Center. Read More

District headquarters handles S.C. kids' letters to Santa

Yes, Carolina, there is a Santa Claus. And if you live in South Carolina, anyway, he'll answer your letter. Read More

Welcome aboard the Ike

SOMEWHERE IN THE ATLANTIC -- The tailhook grabs you like a clenched fist and squeezes you to a sudden and violent stop. Take my word for it, going from 125 mph to 0 in fewer than two seconds is a rude awakening to the world of aircraft carriers. Read More

Recreation vote possible by Nov. 2010

SUMMERVILLE-- The entire southern border of Dorchester County is the black willow and sandbar-lined Edisto River, the longest free-flowing blackwater river in the world. It could be one of the premier outdoor destinations in the Lowcountry. Read More

Man shot in leg in Summerville

SUMMERVILLE -- Dorchester County deputies are investigating a Tuesday afternoon shooting. Read More

Workshop set in January for new charter schools

The state Department of Education will conduct a free workshop for individuals or groups interested in applying to open a charter school. Read More

Officials investigate shooting in Colleton County

A man showed up at a truck stop at Interstate 95 and S.C. Highway 61 outside Walterboro Friday evening with gunshot wounds, Colleton County Sheriff George Malone said. Read More

Council takes new look at adding work space

FOLLY BEACH -- Plans to expand city hall to provide adequate space for city workers and the public were given new life this week when City Council met with an outside facilitator to help council iron out its differences. Read More

Police arrest suspect in home invasion case

A woman wanted in connection with a home invasion last weekend in North Charleston in which a man was beaten in the head with a club was arrested Friday afternoon, the Charleston County Sheriff's Office reported. Read More

Deaths Summary

Deaths and Funerals

Boeing breaks ground on new Dreamliner plant

It was a lofty moment in Lowcountry history: Boeing broke ground, setting the stage for South Carolina's economy to take off. South Carolina's top representatives -- on local, state and federal levels -- hailed the company's decision to build a second 787 Dreamliner assembly plant in North Charleston at a ceremony Friday that marked the official start of construction at the site. Read More

Generator's S.C. trip nearly over

GREENVILLE -- Authorities say a huge generator being hauled across South Carolina to a North Carolina utility plant will be spending the next several days making it through one county. Read More