Friday, May 17 2013 11:08 AM EDT2013-05-17 15:08:42 GMT
South Carolina's unemployment rate in April dropped to eight percent, the lowest figure recorded since October of 2008. That was down four-tenths of a percentage point from March's 8.4 figure.
South Carolina's unemployment rate in April dropped to eight percent, the lowest figure recorded since October of 2008. That was down four-tenths of a percentage point from March's 8.4 figure.
Thursday, May 16 2013 4:55 PM EDT2013-05-16 20:55:07 GMT
South Carolina Senators will consider a one year law to provide tax credits for private school tuition.
It's been tried before but never passed. For years, proponents of "school choice" in South Carolina have tried to provide tax credits for money spent by parents on private school tuition. Now, Senator
Thursday, May 16 2013 4:32 PM EDT2013-05-16 20:32:55 GMT
An Upstate woman says her fence was damaged when two power poles came crashing down onto her property last December. And she's still waiting on the insurance claim to settle.
An Upstate woman says her fence was damaged when two power poles came crashing down onto her property last December. And she's still waiting on the insurance claim to settle.
Thursday, May 16 2013 9:54 AM EDT2013-05-16 13:54:08 GMT
House of Raeford Farms has set the closing date for a turkey plant in Hoke County. The company says the plant in Raeford will close by July 27, putting more than 1,000 people out of work.
House of Raeford Farms has set the closing date for a turkey plant in Hoke County. The company says the plant in Raeford will close by July 27, putting more than 1,000 people out of work.
Thursday, May 16 2013 8:19 AM EDT2013-05-16 12:19:23 GMT
Members of the Republican-led House Education and Workforce Committee plan to finish work on a bill that would keep interest rates from doubling on new subsidized Stafford loans on July 1.
Members of the Republican-led House Education and Workforce Committee plan to finish work on a bill that would keep interest rates from doubling on new subsidized Stafford loans on July 1.
Tuesday, May 14 2013 7:42 PM EDT2013-05-14 23:42:07 GMT
Upstate districts admit policy to change grades of failing students. Many get scores much higher than they earned.
After admitting sending emails to teachers at her school ordering them to change grades for failing students, the director at RD Anderson in Spartanburg County said she wasn't alone. "I would love to
Monday, May 13 2013 2:01 PM EDT2013-05-13 18:01:53 GMT
If someone had money that belonged to you, you would want it back. But what if you didn't know they had it, and what if that someone was the state of South Carolina.
If someone had money that belonged to you, you would want it back. But what if you didn't know they had it, and what if that someone was the state of South Carolina.
Monday, May 13 2013 1:03 PM EDT2013-05-13 17:03:34 GMT
Greenville Tech will host a Manufacturing job fair. Experts will also be on hand to help job seekers who need manufacturing training to qualify for those jobs.
Greenville Tech to host Manufacturing job and training fair on May 21st at McAlister Square.
Monday, May 13 2013 12:31 PM EDT2013-05-13 16:31:20 GMT
The new program is called C3, and targets students in grades 8 through 12.
The Pickens County School District is launching a new program to prevent school drop-outs. It will provide more hands-on learning and allow students to earn college credit while still in high school.
The Pickens County School District is launching a new program to prevent school drop-outs. It will provide more hands-on learning and allow students to earn college credit while still in high school.
Thursday, May 9 2013 8:31 PM EDT2013-05-10 00:31:25 GMT
At least one Upstate school changed failing grades and gave higher scores than students actually earned according to emails obtained through the Freedom of Information Act. RD Anderson serves three Spartanburg
At least one Upstate school changed failing grades and gave higher scores than students actually earned according to emails obtained through the Freedom of Information Act. RD Anderson serves three Spartanburg
Thursday, May 9 2013 12:19 PM EDT2013-05-09 16:19:08 GMT
No injuries have been reported related to the problem.
Toyota, Honda and Nissan are recalling more than 2 million vehicles globally for an identical problem with air bags on the passenger side whose inflator may burst, sending plastic pieces flying.
Toyota, Honda and Nissan are recalling more than 2 million vehicles globally for an identical problem with air bags on the passenger side whose inflator may burst, sending plastic pieces flying.
Wednesday, May 8 2013 3:49 PM EDT2013-05-08 19:49:12 GMT
Unsuspecting Upstate business owner faces armed police response after 9-1-1 call. Asks police for apology.
Police said they had a "rash" of crimes along Poinsett Street in Greer. A stack of incident reports shows trespass warnings, stolen phones and missing laptops. "We had a rash of them for a while. We
Tuesday, May 7 2013 11:19 AM EDT2013-05-07 15:19:02 GMT
Barker became president in 1999 and has worked to improve Clemson's academics.
Clemson President Jim Barker is going back to being an architecture professor after 14 years leading the school. Barker announced the decision in a video message to students Tuesday.
Clemson President Jim Barker is going back to being an architecture professor after 14 years leading the school. Barker announced the decision in a video message to students Tuesday.
ABR Living on a fixed income, Havert Young Jr. says it takes some maneuvering to make ends meet at times. Last month was one of them. Knowing he wouldn't be able to pay his $186 utility bill on time to the
SUM Living on a fixed income, Havert Young Jr. says it takes some maneuvering to make ends meet at times. Last month was one of them. Knowing he wouldn't be able to pay his $186 utility bill on time to the
Monday, May 6 2013 5:06 PM EDT2013-05-06 21:06:00 GMT
School Board May Delay Decision on Fountain Inn H.S. for 1 Year
It could be a year before the Greenville County School Board decides whether the new Fountain Inn High School will open in 2017. Board members need time to evaluate attendance, growth and alternative plans.
It could be a year before the Greenville County School Board decides whether the new Fountain Inn High School will open in 2017. Board members need time to evaluate attendance, growth and alternative plans.
Thursday, May 2 2013 4:07 PM EDT2013-05-02 20:07:53 GMT
Cherokee County hospital under contract to provide EMS Ambulances may ask for a tax hike to cover costs.
It looks like an abandoned home but the oversized carport gives it away. The empty building on Green River Road in Cherokee County is one of only three homes for ambulances run by the county's Emergency
Thursday, May 2 2013 10:38 AM EDT2013-05-02 14:38:06 GMT
All-States Medical Supply's staff is more than doubling in size in the next two months in Fletcher. The company says the hiring is needed to meet the demands of a recently awarded Medicare contract.
All-States Medical Supply's staff is more than doubling in size in the next two months in Fletcher. The company says the hiring is needed to meet the demands of a recently awarded Medicare contract.
Wednesday, May 1 2013 5:02 PM EDT2013-05-01 21:02:25 GMT
Jan Washington is back home in Williamston to care for her bedridden mother in her home on Brown Street. She lives like a nurse but, because of the gunfire nearby, she talks like Clint Eastwood. "Like
Jan Washington is back home in Williamston to care for her bedridden mother in her home on Brown Street. She lives like a nurse but, because of the gunfire nearby, she talks like Clint Eastwood. "Like
Monday, April 29 2013 12:17 PM EDT2013-04-29 16:17:06 GMT
WordMasters Challenge™ is an exercise in critical thinking.
The Spartanburg Day School's third-grade team competed against nearly 150,000 students from across the nation, tying for seventh place in this year's WordMasters Challenge™.
The Spartanburg Day School's third-grade team competed against nearly 150,000 students from across the nation, tying for seventh place in this year's WordMasters Challenge™.
Friday, April 26 2013 5:25 PM EDT2013-04-26 21:25:36 GMT
When lawmakers went to Columbia last year many said fixing the roads would be a top priority. So far there is no plan to give the Department of Transportation anywhere near the amount of money they say
When lawmakers went to Columbia last year many said fixing the roads would be a top priority. So far there is no plan to give the Department of Transportation anywhere near the amount of money they say
Wednesday, April 24 2013 6:42 PM EDT2013-04-24 22:42:46 GMT
The state of South Carolina maintains more than 40 thousand miles of roads and some of them are in hard to find places. There are parking lots, "roads to nowhere" and school driveways paid for by taxpayers
The state of South Carolina maintains more than 40 thousand miles of roads and some of them are in hard to find places. There are parking lots, "roads to nowhere" and school driveways paid for by taxpayers
Wednesday, April 24 2013 2:23 PM EDT2013-04-24 18:23:20 GMT
AAA says Gas prices have been dropping steeply since February. And it says that trend would likely continue or level off into the Memorial Day Holiday. The point is, prices are unlikely to rise.
AAA says Gas prices have been dropping steeply since February. And it says that trend would likely continue or level off into the Memorial Day Holiday. The point is, prices are unlikely to rise.
Tuesday, April 23 2013 6:16 PM EDT2013-04-23 22:16:30 GMT
Have you ever had trouble canceling a service you didn't need? An Upstate woman says she's been trying to put a stop to her America Online account since last fall.
Have you ever had trouble canceling a service you didn't need? An Upstate woman says she's been trying to put a stop to her America Online account since last fall.
Tuesday, April 16 2013 5:34 PM EDT2013-04-16 21:34:00 GMT
A school resource officer accused of exchanging inappropriate texts with a student at Mauldin High School has resigned, according to district officials.
A school resource officer accused of exchanging inappropriate texts with a student at Mauldin High School has resigned, according to district officials.
A school resource officer accused of exchanging inappropriate texts with a student at Mauldin High School has resigned, according to district officials.
An outspoken mother who says all schools need a resource officer has gained the support of an Upstate lawmaker; and together, the pair believes they may have found a solution.
An outspoken mother who says all schools need a resource officer has gained the support of an Upstate lawmaker; and together, the pair believes they may have found a solution.
An Upstate woman who gets a check every month for her social security benefits is trying to make the switch to electronic payments before the March 1st deadline. That's the date the U.S. Treasury will stop issuing...
An Upstate woman who gets a check every month for her social security benefits is trying to make the switch to electronic payments before the March 1st deadline. That's the date the U.S. Treasury will stop issuing paper...
A man is not allowed to drive, can't rent an apartment, and it's nearly impossible for him to get a job. In the eyes of our government he doesn't even exist.
A man is not allowed to drive, can't rent an apartment, and it's nearly impossible for him to get a job. In the eyes of our government he doesn't even exist.
An Upstate homeowner says when it rains, her backyard turns into a swimming pool. And she blames a city drain dumping all the mess, directly onto her property.
An Upstate homeowner says when it rains, her backyard turns into a swimming pool. And she blames a city drain dumping all the mess, directly onto her property.
A local woman says she was charged for rental car damage that she didn't cause. The car had already been damaged before she even drove it off the lot. She believes she was later billed for that same damage.
A local woman says she was charged for rental car damage that she didn't cause. The car had already been damaged before she even drove it off the lot. She believes she was later billed for that same damage.
Sunday, May 19 2013 10:39 AM EDT2013-05-19 14:39:28 GMT
Investigators say they are looking into whether a man suffered a medical emergency before a car crashed into a crowd at a parade in Virginia Saturday. Photo from WJHL-TV
Witnesses in southwestern Virginia say a car has driven into a crowd at a parade.
Investigators say they are looking into whether a man suffered a medical emergency before a car crashed into a crowd at a parade in Virginia Saturday.
Sunday, May 19 2013 10:02 AM EDT2013-05-19 14:02:11 GMT
A senior White House adviser insists President Barack Obama learned the Internal Revenue Service had been targeting tea party groups "when it came out in the news."
A senior White House adviser insists President Barack Obama learned the Internal Revenue Service had been targeting tea party groups "when it came out in the news."
Saturday, May 18 2013 7:13 PM EDT2013-05-18 23:13:13 GMT
A woman was pulled to safety after a heroic rescue on the Saluda River. Photo by David Rogers
A woman was pulled to safety after a heroic rescue on the Saluda River. Photo by David Rogers
A woman was pulled to safety after a heroic rescue on the Saluda River. Captain Garland Major of the Anderson County Sheriff's Office said that sheriff's deputies received a call about a woman in distress
