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Health briefs for the Grand Strand
01/03/2012

GEORGETOWN

Many of these classes, events and meetings are sponsored by Georgetown Memorial Hospital, but some take place at different locations. Call the numbers listed for more information or log on to www.georgetownhospitalsystem.org.

Chronic kidney disease education | Varying schedule, varying locations in Horry and Georgetown counties. Free. (866) 647-9396 or ultracare-dialysis.com/TOPS

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Fire danger heats up as temperatures plummet in Myrtle Beach area
01/03/2012

Officials are concerned about a potential outbreak of fires this week with windy, dry and bitterly cold conditions forecast over the next two days for Horry and Georgetown counties.

With temperatures expected to dip below 20 degrees Tuesday night, the threat of house fires will increase as more residents turn on the heat – and space heaters in some cases – and keep it on for extended periods of time.

The threat of brush fires and wildfires also will significantly increase because of the lack of significant rainfall during the last several weeks combined with already dry fuels on the ground.

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Website opens door to public input on future of S.C. education
01/03/2012

The state’s superintendents have rolled out their vision for the future of education in South Carolina, along with a website that allows community stakeholders to join in the conversation.

OurEducationVision.com brings together every means of social media available, said Horry County Schools Superintendent Cindy Elsberry, so that people who are interested in education can add their input.

Visitors may view the entire vision – “a simple statement of commitment to our children and their future” – and post comments on topics under the umbrella of “What does education mean to you?” The site also provides links to other media and streams the conversations being held on Facebook and Twitter.

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Iowa results could presage S.C. victor
01/03/2012

Iowa hosts the nation’s first Republican presidential nominating contest tonight, goosing one presidential candidate into frontrunner status and sending him — or her — roaring into New Hampshire and then South Carolina.

Similarities between Iowa and South Carolina make tonight’s caucuses a must-watch event for those who will vote in the Palmetto State’s Jan. 21 GOP primary.

First up: Which candidate will evangelicals and social conservative voters support?

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N.C. unemployment falls to 10 percent
01/03/2012

The Jefferson Post

The number of unemployed across North Carolina fell to 10 percent in the month of November, according to information released by the North Carolina Department of Commerce.

“The drop in the unemployment rate was significant,” said N.C. Department of Commerce Deputy Secretary Dale Carroll. “However, the focus must remain on growing jobs in our state. The private sector has experienced moderate growth over the past year. We are strongly committed to Gov. Perdue's mission on jobs for North Carolina.”

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With Iowa's voting, GOP likely to plot future path
01/03/2012

Republicans enter a new election year Tuesday debating more than just who should be their nominee for president against Barack Obama. They're engaged in a struggle over how radically they can or should change the country's course.

On one side is the tea party conservative, the kind of voter Richard Nixon once said belonged to a silent majority, who simmered as the party spent and piled up debt through the Bush years, then exploded with rage with the ascent of Democrat Obama and even more spending and debt.

On the other side is the pragmatic, establishment Republican, who also yearns to change course but argues the party first must win power. These Republicans fear that confrontational politics and policies could scare off moderate independents, making a win more difficult and governing impossible.

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The week ahead for the Myrtle Beach area
01/03/2012

THE WEEK AHEAD

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

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Conway opens some activities at rec center to non-members
01/03/2012

CONWAY The city of Conway is starting the new year with a plan to open its new recreation center to more people who either can’t afford membership fees or don’t want to pay them.

The city will let non-members participate in individual activities at the center for a one-time payment based on the activity.

Walking along the 1/10-mile track that encircles the top of the gymnasium, for instance, will cost non-members $2 per trek. Or you can join a pick-up volleyball game at $4 per person. Open swimming in the indoor pool is going to cost $3 a person.

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Death sentence upheld for man convicted in Clemson student’s murder
12/29/2011

South Carolina’s highest court on Wednesday upheld the sentence of a man condemned to die for strangling a Clemson University student with her bikini top. The state Supreme Court affirmed the fate of Jerry Buck Inman. The 41-year-old sex offender confessed to killing 20-year-old Tiffany Souers in 2006. After his confession, a judge then heard evidence concerning whether [...]

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Agency requests additional $1.6 million to prosecute domestic violence
12/29/2011

The South Carolina Commission on Prosecution Coordination (SCCPC) is requesting an additional $1.6 million in funding from the state General Assembly next year to help pay for more prosecutors in domestic violence cases. The request is part of a larger $3.1 million increase the commission is seeking. SCCPC’s funding was nearly eliminated entirely by some senators last year in [...]

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Agency requests additional $1.6 million to prosecute domestic violence
12/29/2011

The South Carolina Commission on Prosecution Coordination (SCCPC) is requesting an additional $1.6 million in funding from the state General Assembly next year to help pay for more prosecutors in domestic violence cases. The request is part of a larger $3.1 million increase the commission is seeking. SCCPC’s funding was nearly eliminated entirely by some senators last year in [...]

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Police Scale Back Search for Missing Maine Toddler as Dad Proclaims His Innocence
12/29/2011

After a nearly two-week search for a 20-month-old girl who disappeared from her home, Maine wardens on Wednesday wrapped up work that involved combing woods, fields, private properties and waterways from the ground and air, Waterville police said.

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Police Scale Back Search for Missing Maine Toddler as Dad Proclaims His Innocence
12/29/2011

After a nearly two-week search for a 20-month-old girl who disappeared from her home, Maine wardens on Wednesday wrapped up work that involved combing woods, fields, private properties and waterways from the ground and air, Waterville police said.

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First Criminal Charges Prepared in BP Oil Spill
12/29/2011

U.S. prosecutors are preparing what would be the first criminal charges against BP PLC employees stemming from the 2010 Deepwater Horizon accident, which killed 11 workers and caused the worst offshore oil spill in U.S. history, said people familiar wi...

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USC holds off Wofford, 57-45 (AUDIO)
12/29/2011

Bruce Ellington scored a season-high 17 points in a 57-45 USC victory over Wofford Wednesday night at Colonia Life Arena. Ellington, who will fly down to Orlando Thursday to join the Gamecock football team, hit five of Carolina’s season high 11 three pointers. It is USC’s fourth win in the past five games. The lone [...]

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New Jersey Asst. Principal Arrested for Allegedly Videotaping Boys Showering
12/29/2011

An educator using a secretly installed camera videotaped teenage boys in the shower at a Catholic high school for nearly three years, authorities said.

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Muslim Leaders to Boycott NYC Mayor’s Breakfast Over NYPD Concerns
12/29/2011

Several Muslim leaders have declined invitations to the mayor's annual year-end interfaith breakfast, saying they're upset at police department efforts to infiltrate mosques and spy on Muslim neighborhoods.

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Hopkins Injured in Car Accident
12/28/2011

DeAndre Hopkins, the second leading receiver on Clemson’s ACC Championship football team, was injured in an auto accident Tuesday morning and did not accompany the Clemson team to Miami.              The sophomore from Central, SC was driving from his home to Clemson Memorial Stadium to meet his teammates for the bus ride to the airport [...]

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West Virginia Bowl History
12/28/2011

West Virginia has a long bowl history including a Gator Bowl matchup with the Tigers. The Mountaineers are 13-17 all-time in bowl games, dating back to the 1922 EastWest Bowl in San Diego, CA. In that span, West Virginia has played bowls in nine separate states against 21 different teams.  This year’s Discover Orange Bowl [...]

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TCI Awards – Rookie of the Year
12/28/2011

Time to start handing out this year’s TCI Awards for 2011.  We start with the TCI Rookie of the Year Award and this year’s winner is of course Sammy Watkins. The Clemson staff knew they had a great receiver class coming in over the summer, but it took only two days of practice to realize [...]

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The Insider Report
12/28/2011

TheClemsonInsider.com brings you the latest Inside information on the Tigers.  What is the latest on Andre Ellington?  Is 5-star defensive end Jonathan Bullard close to a decision?  Get all of these answers and much more in this week’s The Insider Report. If your not already a Clemson Insider register today for Free and enjoy all of [...]

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Hawaii Top Tigers
12/28/2011

Clemson fell to Hawaii 75-68 Sunday in the Diamond Head Classic.  The Tigers were shorthanded with Milton Jennings suspended for the game and Bryan Narcisse going out with an injury. Andre Young led the Tigers with 14 points.  Devin Booker added 13 while Tanner Smith scored 12. The Tigers hit 50 percent from three but [...]

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Swinney, Players Get Special Greeting
12/28/2011

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney met with the media after arriving at the Fort Lauderdale airport Tuesday afternoon.   “Had an opportunity to come down and get a little taste of it a few weeks ago for the press conference but it’s exciting. We’ve had good preparation at Clemson, um, we took a nice break [...]

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Geohaghan Heads To Texas
12/28/2011

Just over a week after playing in the Shrine Bowl Ronald Geohaghan caught a flight to Texas where he will play in the Offense Defense All-American game. “It was a pretty good flight.  The weather is nice out here.  It is in the 70’s,” said Geohaghan. Several Offense Defense All-Americans shared the same flight out [...]

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Jennings Suspended for Sunday’s Game
12/28/2011

HONOLULU – Clemson junior Milton Jennings has been suspended from Sunday’s fifth place game at the Diamond Head Classic against Hawaii because of conduct detrimental to the team.  Head Coach Brad Brownell made the announcement before the game Sunday. “We’ve suspended Milton for one game,” Brownell said.  “We’re disappointed with his actions during a timeout [...]

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