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South Carolina is a state in the southeastern region of the United States of America. The Province of South Carolina was one of the 13 colonies that revolted against British rule in the American Revolution. It was the first state to secede from the Union to found the Confederate States of America. The state is named after King Charles II of England, as Carolus is Latin for Charles. According to 2005 estimates by the U.S. Census Bureau, the state's population stands at 4,321,249.

 

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Local News from WIS News 10 Columbia via Yahoo! News

2010 summer good for tourism on SC's Grand Strand

Sep 6, 2010 7:24 pm

Officials along the Grand Strand say business this summer has been solid after a couple of tough years at South Carolina's most popular vacation destination.

 

No cameras in SC debate after Spratt's request

Sep 6, 2010 5:54 pm

U.S. Rep. John Spratt will debate his Republican challenger Mick Mulvaney on Tuesday, but the only people who will get to see any of it have already bought tickets to the sold out dinner at a SouthCar...

 

Chapin Labor Day festival full of art and politics

Sep 6, 2010 4:40 pm

If you are off work on Monday and looking for something to do, head to Chapin. The Lexington county town is known for their Labor Day weekend festival.

 

Olive Garden to honor those working on Labor Day with lunch

Sep 6, 2010 4:39 pm

Hundreds of local fire stations, police departments, hospital emergency rooms and military bases across the country will receive lunch from Olive Garden on Labor Day.

 

Charleston law firm loses $390,000 in bogus check scam

Sep 6, 2010 3:24 pm

The Secret Service says a South Carolina law firm lost $390,000 in a counterfeit check scam.

 

Hunters find decomposing body in Laurens Co. house

Sep 6, 2010 2:39 pm

Three South Carolina hunters have found a decomposing body in an abandoned house in Laurens County.

 

Spurrier still unsure about two players for Georgia game

Sep 5, 2010 11:35 pm

The NCAA investigation at South Carolina still appears to be up in the air, according to Coach Steve Spurrier.

 

Fire causes $200,000 worth of damage at Columbia home

Sep 5, 2010 10:54 pm

A fire in Columbia has caused at least $200,000 in damages to a home on Palletine Road, according to fire officials.

 

2 men drown after car plunges into SC creek

Sep 5, 2010 8:24 pm

Police say two SouthCarolina men have drowned after the car they were riding in plunged into a creek.

 

SC experts say BMW hiring could lower jobless rate

Sep 5, 2010 8:09 pm

The number of South Carolinians looking for work has been uncharacteristically high the past few years with a record 12.5 percent of the state's work force unemployed in January.

 
 

Local News for Charleston South Carolina from Charleston.net

Van Liew departs for France

Sep 6, 2010 5:24 pm

Brad Van Liew departed Monday from Charleston in preparation for his third solo around the world sailing trip.

 

Many say 'censored' bar won't end web solicitation

Sep 6, 2010 5:22 am

NEW YORK -- Craigslist's "adult services" section has been shut down in the U.S., but prostitution on the Internet is alive and well -- even, quite possibly, on Craigslist.

 

Most claim a stake in 9/11 site

Sep 6, 2010 5:22 am

NEW YORK -- It is a place of sacrifice. A place of mourning. A place people pass by on their way to grab lunch. It's a place where tourists crane their necks to snatch a glimpse around barri...

 

Massive Dreamliner jet plant takes shape

Sep 6, 2010 5:15 am

Bright yellow construction cranes pierce the blue sky above Boeing Co.'s half-built jet manufacturing plant, beaming like spotlights to call attention to the largest economic development pro...

 

Myrtle Beach tourism picture improves

Sep 6, 2010 4:54 am

New flights, a new boardwalk and more marketing of the Grand Strand helped create a solid summer for tourism despite a still wobbly economy, and the momentum should continue into the fall, officials...

 

Future hiring to focus on skilled

Sep 6, 2010 4:00 am

Whenever companies start hiring freely again, job-seekers with specialized skills and education will have plenty of good opportunities. Others will face a choice: Take a job with low pay -- or none ...

 

Lifeguards still hard at work protecting Labor Day weekend beachgoers

Sep 6, 2010 4:00 am

ISLE OF PALMS--Today is the last blast of summer. They'll shimmy into the swim suits, slather on the sunscreen, don the shades and head to the beach like they always do.

 

'The Dodie' is academic and recruitment magnet

Sep 6, 2010 4:00 am

COLUMBIA -- It looks like a mansion on a hill. Standing inside, Raymond Harrison is surrounded by three floors and 40,000 square feet of inspiration, plus a salad bar.

 

Educator says athletic model worth copying

Sep 6, 2010 4:00 am

Few people know more about college academics and athletics than Gene Budig. The Isle of Palms resident is a senior presidential adviser for the College Board and served as university president at Il...

 

Scam targets law firms

Sep 6, 2010 4:00 am

Con men targeted at least two Charleston-area law firms in a week's time in a counterfeit check scam that cost one firm $390,000, according to the U.S. Secret Service.

 
 

Local News for Greenville South Carolina from GreenvilleOnline.com

Hillcrest moves Spirit Week to football season

Sep 5, 2010 6:00 am

Hillcrest High School has chosen a new direction for its annual Spirit Week, and that direction leads it away from its rivalry with its closest neighbor and longtime competitor, Mauldin High School.

 

Neighborhood improvements restore property, pride

Sep 4, 2010 6:11 am

The Green Avenue neighborhood has been around the block a few times, but with the city of Greenville planning improvements for the area, residents are feeling good about what's around the cor...

 

Waterpark dog days expanded

Sep 3, 2010 8:30 pm

For lots of dogs, the chance to jump into a swimming pool or lake is as much of a treat as a liver-flavored biscuit.

 

BMW hiring lowers Upstate jobess rates, economists say

Sep 3, 2010 7:55 pm

How big was BMW's announcement that it would hire another 500 full-time contract workers as it begins production of the X3 sports activity vehicle?

 

Student-teacher ratios up in Greenville County

Sep 3, 2010 6:36 pm

So the student-teacher ratio in Greenville County Schools was upped by one student this year. How much could that hurt? That depends on the school.

 

Greenville gas prices up slightly but down for the week

Sep 3, 2010 2:00 pm

As the Labor Day holiday begins, the average price of gasoline in the Upstate drifted up overnight but was down slightly over the past week, according to AAA.

 

Federal stimulus helped slow loss of S.C. government jobs

Sep 3, 2010 1:23 pm

COLUMBIA — More than 3,000 state government employees have lost their jobs since 2008, figures obtained by The Greenville News show, but the private sector work force fared far worse during...

 

Greenville-area gas prices drift up overnight

Sep 2, 2010 2:14 pm

The average price of gasoline in the Upstate ticked up overnight, according to AAA.

 

Car flips over near downtown Greenville post office

Sep 2, 2010 1:43 pm

Hudson Street in Greenville is closed as Greenville police investigate how a maroon Buick came to be flipped upside down in the right lane. The call came in around 8:30 this morning. The accident happ...

 
 

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The Ponds   SC

On 1950 acres, The Ponds will create the best of small-town life, nestled in a breathtaking natural landscape. It will be a place where town and wilderness meet, offering both a 1,100-acre nature conservancy and a thriving village center with shops, live/

 

Hampton Lake   SC

Hampton Lake, the Carolina Lowcountry’s first, and finest private freshwater lake community. This is life at its best – casual and relaxing, with all of the amenities of a high-end resort. In fact, the community’s Lakeside Village was honored as the