Medical helicopter hit poor weather in SC, was trying to land before crash that killed 3GEORGETOWN, S.C. — A medical helicopter that crashed in coastal South Carolina, killing all three crew members on board, had run into bad weather and was trying to land at a nearby airport, federal safety investigators said Saturday. Crashed medical helicopter hit poor weather, was trying to land before crash that killed 3GEORGETOWN, S.C. — Investigators say a medical helicopter that crashed in coastal South Carolina had run into poor weather and was trying to land. NTSB: Medical transport helicopter crashes in coastal SC, killing 3; no patients aboardGEORGETOWN, S.C. — A medical transport helicopter that crashed in coastal South Carolina, killing all three crew members on board, was damaged last year after scheduled maintenance on the aircraft was delayed, authorities said Saturday. Army gives recruits olive-drab hand sanitizer bottles and coughing orders to fight flu threatFORT JACKSON, S.C. — Soldiers in boot camp are getting something new this year besides rigorous basic training — Army-green bottles of hand sanitizer gel, part of a stepped-up effort by the military to ward off swine and seasonal flu. NTSB: Medical transport helicopter crashes in SC, killing 3; no patients were aboardGEORGETOWN, S.C. — A medical transport helicopter that was damaged last year crashed in coastal South Carolina, killing all three people on board, authorities said Saturday. Bad guys beware: SC mayor changes mind, revokes ban on officers running after suspectsCOLUMBIA, S.C. — The mayor of a small South Carolina town says she’s allowing her police officers to run after suspects again. Jenny Sanford, wife of scandalous SC Gov. Mark Sanford, is writing a memoirNEW YORK — The wife of South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford, who separated from her husband in the wake of his affair with an Argentine woman, is writing a memoir. SC mayor defends her order banning police from chasing suspects on foot after officers is hurtCOLUMBIA, S.C. — The mayor of a small South Carolina town says she banned her police officers from chasing suspects on foot after an officer was hurt running after a man. SC man admits fatally shooting 4 family members with shotgun, reloading after each killCOLUMBIA, S.C. — A 20-year-old man has confessed to slaying four members of his family, stalking them through their South Carolina home and returning to a closet for more shotgun shells after each killing. Cruises to sail from Charleston, SC, year-roundCHARLESTON, S.C. — The Carnival Fantasy ship will homeport in Charleston year-round beginning in May. Wilson’s Obama insult could shape re-election bid next November, but will it hurt?COLUMBIA, S.C. — Rep. Joe Wilson may have shouted his way into the toughest election fight of his life. Ten-hut! Tough-as-nails commander is 1st woman to take charge of Army’s drill sergeant schoolFORT JACKSON, S.C. — Command Sgt. Maj. Teresa King can dress down a burly, battle-hardened sergeant in seconds with a sharp phrase and a withering look, then turn around and tell trainee soldiers to be sure they get seven hours of sleep. SC GOP House member files defamation suit over anonymous letter alleging tryst with govCOLUMBIA, S.C. — A South Carolina legislator has filed a defamation lawsuit over an anonymous letter mailed to her Spartanburg County constituents that suggests she had an affair with Gov. Mark Sanford. AP INVESTIGATION: SC Gov. Sanford’s charter jet use in Europe cost state more than $63,000COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford, already facing scrutiny for expensive taxpayer-funded flights, relied on charter jet services costing more than $63,000 when traveling in Europe on two state business trips, an Associated Press investigation has found. Girl, 16, bags 10-foot, 350-pound alligator with a crossbow during SC huntCOLUMBIA, S.C. — A 16-year-old girl has bagged a 10-foot alligator in a South Carolina swamp. Documents show feds suspended SC gov’s security clearance for a week, citing concernsCHARLESTON, S.C. — The Department of Homeland Security suspended South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford’s security clearance following his emotional confession to an affair with an Argentine woman due to concerns about his trustworthiness, according to documents a newspaper obtained through an open records request. Friends baffled at why SC man who died alone and hungry in tent never reached out for helpANDERSON, S.C. — David Condon died broke and alone in a zipped-up tent on the banks of a South Carolina lake, his stomach empty and his lungs filling with fluid. Rep. Joe Wilson’s son disputes claim by Carter that Congressman’s outburst ‘based on racism’ATLANTA — U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson’s oldest son defended his father against a claim by former President Jimmy Carter that the congressman’s outburst during a speech by President Barack Obama was “based on racism.” Rep. Wilson’s outburst ‘based on racism’: Carter
Former President Carter: Congressman’s outburst to Obama ‘based on racism,’ ‘dastardly’ATLANTA — Former President Jimmy Carter said Tuesday that U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson’s outburst to President Barack Obama during a speech to Congress last week was an act “based on racism” and rooted in fears of a black president. ‘You lie!’ _ House rebukes GOP lawmaker for his outburst during Obama’s health care speechWASHINGTON — Bitterly divided along party lines, the House formally rebuked Republican Rep. Joe Wilson Tuesday for shouting “You lie” at President Barack Obama during last week’s nationally televised speech to Congress. House Roll Call: How they voted on Rep. Joe Wilson resolution of disapprovalThe 240-179 roll call Tuesday by which the House passed a resolution of disapproval against Rep. Joe Wilson, R-S.C., for Wilson’s “You lie!” shout during President Barack Obama’s health care address to a joint session of Congress. House votes to admonish Wilson over ‘You lie’ outburst during Obama speechWASHINGTON — The House has voted to admonish Rep. Joe Wilson over his “You lie” outburst to President Barack Obama during the president’s health care speech to Congress last week. Lawmakers prepare to admonish Rep. Joe Wilson over his ‘You lie’ outburst during Obama speechWASHINGTON — Bitterly divided over an accusatory outburst — “You lie” — lawmakers on Tuesday prepared to admonish one of their own for his jarring interruption of President Barack Obama. Rep. Wilson stands by refusal to apologize over ‘You lie!’ outburst during Obama speechWASHINGTON — Rep. Joe Wilson is standing by his refusal to apologize to the U.S. House as lawmakers prepare to admonish him for shouting ‘You lie!” at President Barack Obama. The South Carolina Republican says “there are far more important issues” confronting the nation. And he says Obama already has graciously accepted his apology. Sonoco consolidates to drive efficiencies, cut costs; number of job losses not specifiedHARTSVILLE, S.C. — Packaging company Sonoco on Tuesday said it is consolidating business segments, in a move that will streamline operations, cut costs by an added $20 million annually and result in an unspecified number of layoffs. Text of Rep. Joe Wilson resolutionThe text of the resolution disapproving of the outburst by Rep. Joe Wilson, R-S.C., during President Barack Obama’s speech: House prepares vote to admonish Rep. Wilson over ‘you lie’ outburst during Obama speechWASHINGTON — Bitterly divided over an accusatory outburst — “You lie” — lawmakers on Tuesday prepared to admonish one of their own for his jarring interruption of President Barack Obama. Rep. Wilson says not to expect a second apology for his ‘You lie’ remark during Obama speechWASHINGTON — One apology is enough, a digging-in-his-heels Rep. Joe Wilson said Sunday, challenging Democratic leaders who want him to say on the House floor that he’s sorry for yelling “You lie!” during President Barack Obama’s health care speech to Congress. House plans to admonish GOP Rep. Wilson if he doesn’t apologize to Congress for Obama outburstWASHINGTON — Democratic leaders are planning a House vote early next week to admonish Republican Rep. Joe Wilson if he does not apologize on the House floor for yelling “You lie!” during President Barack Obama’s health care address to Congress. |
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ATLANTA — Former President Jimmy Carter said Tuesday that U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson’s outburst to President Barack Obama during a speech to Congress last week was an act “based on racism” and rooted in fears of a black president.
