Lawmakers to weigh impeaching Sanford
By Jim Davenport | Associated Press | 11:05PM
BOEING SOUTH CAROLINA
S.C. lawmakers plan to formally consider impeaching Gov. Mark Sanford for the first time next week, the chairman of the committee beginning that work said Friday.
County suspends audit director
By April Bethea | E-mail | 12:24AM
Mecklenburg County Manager Harry Jones on Friday said he has suspended the county's internal audit director and will find a permanent replacement in hopes of improving the credibility of county government.
Legal fight to cost Burke nearly $350,000
By Steve Lyttle | E-mail | 11:09PM
A bitter and lengthy battle over the Burke County Schools' superintendent probably cost Tracy Norman her job as school board chairman on election day.
School's name honors principal, dismays others
By Joe Marusak and Ann Doss Helms | E-mail | 1:52AM
W.A. Hough Jr.

Parents say calling it 'Hough High' will invite wrong pronunciation, embarrass children.

Hough High: How would you pronounce it?
'Dukes of Hazzard' actor tells his story
By Joe DePriest | E-mail | 11:05PM
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Veteran character actor James Best played good and bad guys in 83 movies and 600 television shows.

Judge: Lincoln County sheriff keeps job
By Joe DePriest | E-mail | 6:31AM
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Embattled Lincoln County Sheriff Tim Daugherty will keep his job at least for a few more months.

Was trooper fired at drop of a hat?
By Michael Biesecker | E-mail | 6:22AM

Former Highway Patrol trooper wants his job back after investigation finds he didn't tell the truth about how he lost a $45 hat.

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