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Ruby Kittrell raced outside and found her 20-month-old granddaughter, Shaniyah Burden, lying in the dirt. She turned the girl over. A bullet had torn through the toddler's head. She lay motionless. Full Story »
Robert J. Cox, former assistant editor of The Post and Courier, was honored as an "illustrious citizen" of Buenos Aires on Tuesday at the Municipal Palace in the Argentina capital. Full Story »
DUCKER , Kenneth Bernard, 60, of Charleston , a registered pharmacist and husband of Deborah Bootle Ducker, died Wednesday. Arrangements by Stuhr's Downtown Chapel. Full Story »
Locked up in the Charleston County jail, Amy Robinson says she is fighting for her life against accusations that her inattention contributed to the death of her two youngest children in an August mobile home fire. Full Story »
Circuit Judge Roger Young has appointed a receiver in the $23.8 million foreclosure suit against The Navy Yard at Noisette. Full Story »
Congressman Henry Brown (R-SC) says he is reminded of the sacrifice of all uniformed men and women who protect our country. Full Story »
President Barack Obama is saluting the troops on Veterans Day by hosting a special breakfast at the White House. Full Story »
Prayers are pouring in for the safe return of a missing Presbyterian College student. 20 year old Heather Isbell, a sophomore on the school’s tennis team, disappeared on November 9th. Full Story »
As the nation celebrates Veterans Day on November 11th, the marine’s supporters are calling for a new memorial to be erected. Full Story »
We have received many reports in the News 2 Newsroom of smoke in the North Charleston area. Full Story »
City Paper intern Sean McLaughlin gives a brief review of the press release battle among the states gubernatorial candidates over rumors that Charleston will house a few Guantanamo detainees. Space was limited for the print edition, but I was able to chat briefly about the topic with David Mann, a political science professor at the College of Charleston. The local Navy brig has housed suspected ... Full Story »
Pilot enters 2010 Democratic field by Greg Hambrick Retired Air Force colonel and commercial airline pilot Robert Burton is rolling out his campaign this week for the 1st Congressional District seat currently held by GOP Rep. Henry Brown. The Mt. Pleasant Democrat made his announcement after wrapping up an active-duty deployment in Florida as chief of combat operations for North America. Robert ... Full Story »
BLOTTER O' THE WEEK: Arrested for disorderly conduct when he tried to start a fight, an allegedly drunk 18-year-old told officers, "I hope you motherfuckers have a lot of money because my parents do and they're going to own your ass." Apparently, Richie Rich still needs a few lessons on the art of negotiation. by Greg Hambrick BLOTTER O' THE WEEK: Arrested for disorderly conduct when he tried to ... Full Story »
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My gran doesn't trust a soul in New York. She's heard too many horror stories about muggings and hold-ups. When she visits Manhattan, she keeps her bag clutched tight to her bosom, eyes flitting from side to side watching out for pickpockets. The only time she puts her bag down is when she's seated for a Broadway show. by Nick Smith My gran doesn't trust a soul in New York. She's heard too many ... Full Story »
Three banks headquartered in the Charleston area recently reported positive earnings for the third quarter of 2009. The Bank of South Carolina , based in Charleston, announced third-quarter 2009 earnings of $136,521, down 81% from third-quarter 2008 earnings of $712,072. Full Story »
The annual summit, presented by Milliken & Co. , is slated to run from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Nov. 12 at Wild Dunes on the Isle of Palms. Full Story »
Four Lowcountry innovators took home awards in the New Ideas SC contest, including the grand prize. The Storm Stud system, created by Henry Muhler Hay of North Charleston, allows a homeowner to easily secure protection for doors and windows during a hurricane. Full Story »
The CEO of a California-based marketing company was taken aback at the response — or lack thereof — to a question she asked during her keynote address at Wednesday’s Small Business Innovation Summit & Expo in North Charleston. Full Story »
The S.C. Supreme Court ruled today that Gov. Mark Sanford has waived all confidentiality in the state Ethics Commission’s investigation into his alleged misuse of state resources. Full Story »
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A new poll shows Southerners are fretting about job loss and the economy and don't think the federal government is doing enough to help. Full Story »
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) - Those who work in tourism along South Carolina's Grand Strand are getting glimpse at what 2010 has in store for travel. The director of marketing research for the U.S. Travel Association will provide a summary of travel projections for the coming year. Full Story »
CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC (WCSC) -Deputies investigating the murder of Kathryn Keener say the Charleston woman was shot and killed apparently while driving her s-u-v. Keener was last heard from August 1st. Three days later he burned vehicle was found on Bears Swamp Road West of the Ashley. Full Story »
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - A preliminary report on a South Carolina plane crash last month that killed four says the pilot made meticulous preparations for the flight. Full Story »
MOUNT PLEASANT, SC (WCSC) -For the last year three threatened sea turtles have been rehabilitating at the Marine Animal Research Center at the University of New England. Full Story »
KINGSTREE—The Williamsburg County Council voted to begin the process that will eventually lead to the integration of county courts into a new case management system. Full Story »
KINGSTREE—One ballot wasn’t enough to find a winner for Seat 5 on the Kingstree Town Council, incumbent Robert McKenzie and challenger Bubba Hammett Jr. tying with 44 votes apiece. The results were declared after five absentee ballots were counted just before 8:00p.m. Full Story »
HEMINGWAY—A number of veterans live in the Hemingway and Johnsonville area, as well as throughout Williamsburg, southern Florence and northern Georgetown counties. Veterans from the World War II all the way through the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan can be found throughout the area. Full Story »
Rosters for the 62nd annual SCADA North-South All-Star game were announced Tuesday. From the Pee Dee, 10 players and one coach were selected to represent both the North and South squads. Full Story »
The employees of Johnsonville Police Department and I would like to thank everyone who supported us with our eighth annual equipment fundraiser. We are fortunate and grateful to have been able to acquire all of the desired equipment to provide services to you with ease. Full Story »
Barack Obama's push to revamp the nation's health care system is getting the cold shoulder from Southerners, according to a new poll by Winthrop University. Full Story »
GREENVILLE - About 85 World War II veterans planned a whirlwind trip to Washington to see some war monuments. Full Story »
Last week, with three of seven members absent, Columbia City Council voted 3-1 to extend the city's landfill contract with the Houston-based company Waste Management. Full Story »
Merlin was getting old, maybe not gray-bearded and wizened like his Arthurian namesake, but definitely a senior citizen at 70-plus in dog years.Photo galleryVideo of routines Full Story »
The city of Columbia street division will be making repairs to the section of Columbiana Drive between Archers Lane and Crossbow Drive beginning Tuesday and lasting for two weeks. Full Story »
President Obama's push to revamp the nation's health care system is getting the cold shoulder from Southerners, according to a new poll by Winthrop University. Full Story »
October real estate sales on the Grand Strand continued the upward swing of the past few months with a record percentage of properties purchased by cash buyers. Full Story »
A Conway woman's 2-week-old son was safely returned to her arms Tuesday, nearly an hour after she pleaded for the baby's return during a news conference. Full Story »
The Coast Regional Transportation Authority is moving forward with plans for a new route from Myrtle Beach to Charleston, scheduled to start a month from now. Full Story »
A 26-year-old Portsmouth, Ohio, man, on trial for the death of his child burst into tears when his attorney described him as a "good man" Tuesday during opening statements. Full Story »
About 85 Upstate veterans boarded an airplane bound for Washington, D.C., to tour war memorials. Full Story »
A Washington state cartoonist is getting some attention in South Carolina after he depicted future Boeing workers in the Palmetto State. Full Story »
An Upstate man has been convicted of killing two people at a party in Pelzer in 2006. Full Story »
The Pickens County Coroner's Office says that a mother and daughter were killed in a single-car crash on Friday. Full Story »
A neighbor of one of the men who was injured in a plane crash on Monday says he praying for his recovery. Full Story »
A dog dressed as a Rastafarian participates in the Family Pet Festival in Cali. REUTERS/Jaime Saldarriaga
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