Новости за 23.02.2016

An environmental cleanup plan sheds more light on the proposed redevelopment of the former Morris Sokol Furniture store and adjoining properties in downtown Charleston.

An environmental cleanup plan sheds more light on proposed uses for the former Morris Sokol Furniture store and adjoining properties.

Former Citadel great and ex-South Carolina assistant coach Everette Sands has been named running backs coach at the University of Texas-San Antonio, the Conference USA school announced Tuesday.

WASHINGTON — Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday ruled out any hearing for President Barack Obama’s nominee to the Supreme Court, insisting that the choice rests with the president’s successor.

COLUMBIA — It’s been a long time since Rick Barnes has coached a game at South Carolina. So long, that the last time he did, the Gamecocks were playing not in Colonial Life Arena — but up the street in the old Carolina Coliseum, now used as a practice facility.

CHESTER, S.C. — The attorney for a Chester man who was sentenced to 45 years in prison for a shooting death two years ago says he will appeal the sentence as too harsh.

CLEMSON — The baseball careened off his aluminum bat and Seth Beer began jogging in the direction of first base, though a few seconds later Clemson’s freshman right fielder would make a return trip to the batter’s box after his moon shot sailed well over the wrong side of the right-field foul pole.

Wrestlers from the Lowcountry fared well in last weekend’s Lower State qualifying individual tournament. More than 40 wrestlers in three classifications earned top four finishes in their respective weight classes, and will compete this weekend for state titles in Anderson.

A man visiting a friend at a North Charleston home was shot to death outside the doorway last week, and all investigators can say publicly is that the bullets came from somewhere in the dark.

WASHINGTON – South Carolina Republicans in Congress are prepared to fight President Barack Obama on his plans to relocate Guantanamo Bay terror detainees to the U.S. — even without knowing for sure whether his administration favors the Navy brig outside Charleston.

WASHINGTON -- Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston is likely on the official list of 13 facilities eligible to host relocated Guantanamo Bay terror detainees, but a lot has to happen before any decision is made final.

NEW YORK — In one of the most exhaustive reports on diversity in Hollywood, a new study finds that the films and television produced by major media companies are "whitewashed," and that an "epidemic of invisibility" runs top to bottom through the industry for women, minorities and LGBT people.

LEXINGTON, S.C. — Prosecutor Donnie Myers of Lexington has been arrested on a drunken driving charge.

NEWBERRY, S.C. — New technology is spreading through the Midlands that would allow residents to send a text message to 911 rather than call in a case of emergency.

A driver suffered minor injuries Tuesday morning after a train hit a car on Ladson Road.

A driver suffered minor injuries after a train hit a car on Ladson Road Tuesday morning,

More rain is possible today in Charleston, and storms could turn severe tonight and Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service.

More rain is likely today in Charleston, and the weather is likely to become more severe tonight and Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service.

COLUMBIA – Members of the South Carolina House of Representatives will begin writing the state budget today after their week-long furlough.

WASHINGTON — U.S. officials say the Pentagon’s long-awaited plan to shut down the detention center at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and transfer the remaining detainees to a facility in the United States calls for up to $475 million in construction costs that would ultimately be offset by as much as $180 million per year in operating cost...

What: Chabad of Charleston and the Low Country is presenting its winter session of Mommy and Me with a Jewish Twist, an innovative program for infants and toddlers to explore Jewish themes in a stimulating and creative atmosphere, including music, crafts, multi-sensory experiences and more.

Acme Lowcountry Kitchen has long been the regional leader in available styles of shrimp-and-grits – and now the Isle of Palms restaurant has added more varieties to its menu, bringing the category total to 10.

Marka Danielle Rodgers is a life-long dancer but she never aspired to run or walk in the Cooper River Bridge Run until this year.

Polls indicate that Americans are worried about the economy, immigration and national security. One aspect of national security has been largely ignored this election cycle is energy policy. Energy policy closely relates to national security, the economy and jobs, and is too important to be given short shrift.

I know nothing about Apple’s encryption for its IPhone. However, if it can build a back door it can build something to seal it. If Apple does not comply with the court’s order then it doesn’t care to do its part in preventing another 9/11.