Community + South Carolina Hispanic y Latino News & Info (Noticias)

October 5, 2009

A training program sponsored by law enforcement aims to reduce crime in the Hispanic community in the South Carolina Lowcountry.

September 14, 2009

Seven artists contributed their work to Columbia’s first art exhibition of the year, “Layer Cake: Tales from a Quinceañera,” which began on Sept. 8. – South Carolina

July 9, 2009

Hispanic Chamber of Commerce gains status – two major additions: a new corporate member and not-for-profit status

March 20, 2009

A South Carolina coalition has received a $50,700 grant to develop a program to teach Hispanic women about prenatal care.

October 23, 2008

Charleston Police reaches out to Hispanics – South Carolina

October 21, 2008

Job opportunities for Latinos are drying up in South Carolina because of the bad economy and the state’s new immigration law, experts on the state’s Latino population said Friday.

October 7, 2008

A visit by a mobile Mexican consulate to a Catholic church in Conway drew hundreds of people seeking immigration services but also sparked a protest by activists opposed to illegal immigration. – South Carolina

October 6, 2008

Increase in Hispanic students at 3-year low – Greenville, South Carolina

September 8, 2008

Mayor Randy Chastain minced few words in saying that an increasing illegal immigration presence is sapping his city of resources and adding a heavy burden on the backs of Oconee County taxpayers. – Walhalla, South Carolina

August 14, 2008

Carolinas lead nation in Hispanic growth – South Carolina ranks first in Latino per capita growth from 2006 to 2007

August 7, 2008

The number of Hispanics in Horry County rose by 11.6% between 2006 and 2007. Since 2000, their numbers have increased 112% – South Carolina

July 29, 2008

Hispanics to combat perceptions of illegal immigrants – Beaufort County, South Carolina

July 27, 2008

Responding to a recent crackdown on illegal immigration, local Hispanic leaders met with Beaufort County Sheriff P.J. Tanner on Tuesday. – South Carolina

July 23, 2008

South Carolina county to vote English as official language – Pickens County

July 9, 2008

Catholic church closes its Hispanic legal assistance office – Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

June 30, 2008

Is the Lowcountry’s Hispanic population declining? – South Carolina

June 22, 2008

Beaufort Hispanic Life Safety Program Targets New Audience – South Carolina

June 10, 2008

Sheriff gets go-ahead to deal with illegal immigrants – Beaufort County, South Carolina

May 28, 2008

Crime rising against Latinos – in South Carolina’s Lowcountry

May 20, 2008

Chamber to unveal program to help non-English speakers – Greenville, South Carolina

March 20, 2008

Program Aims To Crack Down On Misinformation In Hispanic Community – South Carolina

February 21, 2008

Latin Council cuts ties with Hispanic day laborers – Hilton Head, South Carolina

February 7, 2008

Saluda tackles MS-13 grafitti – South Carolina

January 10, 2008

Masked gunmen rob Latino market – in two languages – South Carolina

October 15, 2007

Cardiologist tries to keep traditions strong – Victor Diaz-Gonzalez – Myrtle Beach

October 2, 2007

Officers use native language to break ethnic barriers – Spartanburg, South Carolina

August 29, 2007

North Charleston City Leaders Reach Out To Hispanics – South Carolina

February 2, 2007

Horry County Police Ask for Hispanic Help in Solving Home Invasions – South Carolina