Coastal names students to fall dean's list
The following students at Coastal Carolina University were named to the dean's list for the 2014 fall semester at Coastal Carolina University: Joelisa Baskett, Timothy Carpenter, Kayla Harllee, Edwin...
View ArticleCoastal names fall president's list
Megan Boehner of Aiken, a senior majoring in hospitality, resort and tourism management, and Korilyn Hendricks of Aiken, a junior majoring in theater arts, were named to the president's list at Coastal...
View ArticleService top priority for new bail bond company
When Scott Eyth decided to open a bail bond company, he wanted it to be different from others — and that started with setting up the main office in the middle of Aiken's south side.
View ArticleSRNL technology to help monitor nuclear activities
The Savannah River National Lab, or SRNL, recently joined forces with another lab to create a technology able to better monitor nuclear activities.
View ArticleReid, Kennedy team top MathCounts results
After winning a regional MathCounts team competition on Saturday, Kennedy Middle School will return to a state contest for the third straight time next month.
View ArticlePolice ID man they say killed 2 adults, 2 children, himself
DOUGLASVILLE, Ga. — Police say they have identified the gunman who took his own life after killing four people and injuring two in a quiet neighborhood near Atlanta.
View ArticleSupplements industry derides NY attorney general's DNA tests
ALBANY, N.Y. — DNA barcoding has exposed some infamous cases of food fraud, like cheap catfish sold as pricey grouper and expensive "sheep's milk" cheese that was really made from cow's milk.
View ArticleContainment up on fire that destroyed 40 homes in California
SWALL MEADOWS, Calif. (AP) — Fire crews increased containment of a wind-driven wildfire that destroyed 40 homes, but they said Sunday they still didn't know when residents evacuated from two...
View ArticleTwo hostages say they plotted to stab gunman in Sydney siege
CANBERRA, Australia — Two staff members of a Sydney cafe revealed in interviews broadcast Sunday how they plotted to stab a gunman who held them hostage during a 16-hour siege in December,...
View ArticlePeace in Ukraine is goal of four-nation talks in Minsk
BERLIN — As Russian-backed separatists gain ground in eastern Ukraine, efforts to broker peace appeared to gain momentum Sunday, with leaders of Germany, France, Russia and Ukraine...
View ArticleBlind justice? Egypt's mass trials place state security first
CAIRO — If you're branded an enemy of the state in Egypt, you may never get the chance to defend yourself in a justice system racking up convictions in lop-sided mass trials.
View ArticleBilly Casper, prolific PGA Tour winner, dies at 83
SAN DIEGO — Billy Casper, one of the most prolific winners on the PGA Tour who was overshadowed at the height of his career by the "Big Three," died of a heart attack Saturday at his home in...
View ArticleNorth Carolina coaching great Dean Smith dies at 83
Dean Smith was more than simply a basketball coach.
View ArticleTop-ranked South Carolina in showdown with No. 2 UConn
STORRS, Conn. — South Carolina coach Dawn Staley and UConn's Geno Auriemma are quick to point out that today's game between the top two programs in women's basketball won't decide the...
View ArticleObama, Merkel: Russian aggression reinforces Western unity
WASHINGTON, D.C. - President Barack Obama and German Chancellor Angela Merkel declared Monday that Russian aggression in Ukraine has only reinforced the unity of the U.S. and Europe, as they weighed...
View ArticleJustice Thomas objects to court's signal on gay marriage
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Supreme Court is inappropriately signaling it intends to clear the way for gay marriage across the nation, Justice Clarence Thomas complained Monday in a stinging dissent to the...
View ArticleEvery day we're shoveling: New storm, new misery in the East
BOSTON - The third major winter storm in less than two weeks inflicted fresh snow – and misery – across New England and portions of New York state on Monday. Boston, which broke...
View ArticleHall will become hall of fame coordinator
Retirement won't be lasting long for Lisa Hall.
View ArticlePolice: Man who killed four, self fought with ex over taxes
DOUGLASVILLE, Ga. - A man had argued with his ex-wife over taxes and child support before he showed up at her house and killed her and three other people and then fatally shot himself, an investigator...
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