Here is the latest South Carolina news from The Associated Press

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Commemorations are being held today in Spartanburg and Charleston to honor South Carolina veterans of the Korean War. U.S. Sen. Tim Scott says the events are a way to recognize the bravery of the men and women who fought for their country and give them the credit they deserve.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Some hospitals want to force the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control to continue a program that regulates some hospital spending, but state health officials are asking the state Supreme Court to deny the request. The certificate of need program was suspended in June.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Columbia prosecutors say they need more time to evaluate whether to prosecute state NAACP President Lonnie Randolph on charges of refusing to pay his dry cleaning bill and fighting with officers. Randolph’s attorney has asked that the charges be dropped, saying his client was having a diabetic attack.

GREER, S.C. (AP) — The rapper known as DMX has been charged with driving under the influence in Greenville County. The 42-year-old, whose real name is Earl Simmons, was arrested last year in Spartanburg County for suspicion of driving without a license. He paid a fine in that case.