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35,000 visit Southeastern Wildlife ExpositionCHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Organizers say about 35,000 people helped with the unofficial kickoff to the South Carolina tourism season by attending the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition. Read more » More State Stories
Senator holding up confirmation vote on DHEC headCOLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A senator is filibustering to hold up a vote that would put the leader of South Carolina's labor agency in charge of the state's public health and environmental control agency. Read More »
Group says pensions vital for SC workersCOLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A group of public employees in South Carolina is asking legislators not to drastically change the state pension system. Read More »
SC bill would encourage reuse of vacant buildingsCOLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina legislators hope tax breaks can turn abandoned buildings into bustling commercial space. Read More »
PRT head predicts 5 percent SC tourism increaseCHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The head of South Carolina's Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism is predicting a 5 percent increase in the number of people taking in the state's sights in 2012. Read More »
Lowcountry couple win $1 million in Mega MillionsCOTTAGEVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Call it the million dollar lunch. Read More »
Beaufort looks to save money for air stationBEAUFORT, S.C. (AP) — The city of Beaufort is looking for ways to share services with the Beaufort Marine Corps Air Station to both save the base money and make sure the base remains open. Read More »
Fire destroys Grand Strand restaurantMURRELLS INLET, S.C. (AP) — A fire has destroyed a restaurant on the Murrells Inlet waterfront near Myrtle Beach. Read More »
Summerville woman admits role in child's deathCHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A Summerville woman has pleaded guilty to homicide by child abuse in the death of her boyfriend's son. Read More »
10 homeless people evicted from makeshift SC campMYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Ten homeless people have been arrested and evicted from a makeshift camp near Myrtle Beach where they have stayed for the past two months. Read More »
SC investigators look into death in Taylors fireGREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Investigators in Greenville say they are looking into the death of a woman found in a home that had been destroyed by a fire in Taylors. Read More »
SC panel OKs bill restricting video gamingCOLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A legislative panel has approved a bill to restrict gaming machines that resemble video poker machines already banned under South Carolina law. Read More »
SC man admits making up 9/11 story at remembranceSPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — A Boiling Springs man says he made up a heroic tale that he told at a 9/11 ceremony last year in Spartanburg about his role as a New York City firefighter. Read More » 
USC study: Mexican-Americans gain away from homeCOLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A new study by researchers in South Carolina has found that the further young Mexican-Americans move away from the dietary habits of their native culture, the more weight they gain. Read More »
SC congressman helps organize job fair for vetsNORTH CHARLESTON, (AP) — South Carolina Rep. Tim Scott is helping to lead a job fair for veterans on the South Carolina coast. Read More » 
Teachers, other state workers may see a raiseCOLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Teachers and other South Carolina public employees may get their first raise in four years. Read More »
SC senators bow heads for missing executiveCOLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina senators are praying for the safe return of a long-time lobbyist who is missing. Read More »
Greenville deputies cleared in shootingGREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Two Greenville County sheriff's deputies have returned to duty after a shooting incident. Read More » 
Citadel wants lawsuit in sex abuse case dismissedCHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The Citadel is seeking dismissal of a lawsuit based on its failure to report a sex abuse complaint to law enforcement more than four years ago. Read More »
Woman indicted in quadruple Liberty killingsPICKENS, S.C. (AP) — A grand jury in Pickens County has indicted a woman on four counts of murder in the deaths of her relatives. Read More » 
South Carolina Democrat proposes term limitsCOLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina Democrat wants voters to decide whether legislators should be limited to 16 years in their chamber. Read More » 
House panel OKs bill setting cost limits on FOIAsCOLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A legislative panel has approved a measure that could reduce costs for South Carolina citizens seeking documents under open records laws. Read More »
SC parents charged after teen with disorder diesSUMMERVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Relatives say they are puzzled that the parents of a 13-year-old Summerville boy with a rare disease have been charged with murder. Read More »
Runway work delayed at Charleston InternationalCHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Work has been delayed on rebuilding the main runway serving the Charleston International Airport and the Charleston Air Force Base. Read More »
No Thanks: Beaufort County rejects feds bus grantBEAUFORT, S.C. (AP) — Beaufort County is telling the federal government thanks, but no thanks, for a $3 million grant to expand public bus service. Read More »
Haley: Business and tourism should work togetherGREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley says tourism and business should work together to promote South Carolina. Read More » |
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