Charter school supporters rally at SC Statehouse
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — People who support charter schools are gathering for a rally in Columbia.
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Sheheen, Haley filing to be on ballot for governor
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — State Sen. Vincent Sheheen has filed for his spot on the ballot to challenge South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley.
Sheheen-Haley for governor 2014 rematch set
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — State Sen. Vincent Sheheen has filed for his spot on the ballot to challenge South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley.
SC senator: Update social gaming law or I'll sue
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Sen. Tom Davis says if legislators block his bill aimed at allowing retirees to legally play bridge, he'll sue to get South Carolina's centuries-old antigambling law thrown out altogether.
"Emma's Law" Moves to the House floor
"Emma's Law" moves to the House floor.
Man Sought for Questioning in Kershaw Shooting Death
Kershaw County deputies want to question a man in connection with a recent shooting death.
President George H.W. Bush endorses Sally Atwater
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Former President George H.W. Bush and First Lady Barbara Bush have endorsed Sally Atwater's campaign for South Carolina superintendent of education.
"9/11: Never Forget" On Display in Columbia
A Travelling exhibit is in Columbia to ensure no one ever forgets the events of September 11th.
SC prison inmate charged in cellmate's death
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina inmate has been charged in the death of his cellmate.
Columbia must repay $215,000 for summer program
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The city of Columbia must repay the federal government nearly $215,000 because of improper record keeping in a summer youth program in 2000.
Shaw captain pleads guilty to desertion
SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. (AP) — An Air Force captain from Shaw Air Force Base near Sumter who touched off a five-week search across the Southeast has pleaded guilty to desertion.
Special Olympics holding 4th annual rally
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Students from around South Carolina are taking part in a Special Olympics event.
Courson says he won't become lieutenant governor
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Senate President Pro Tem John Courson says he will not relinquish his Senate seat to temporarily become lieutenant governor.
Duke Energy: SC coal ash ponds different from NC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Duke Energy officials are assuring South Carolina regulators that neither of the utilities' coal ash ponds in the state have designs similar to a pond in North Carolina which dumped millions of gallons of contaminated water into a river.
Healthcare Deadline Looming
There is less than a week left for those who are currently uninsured to get covered under the Affordable Healthcare Act.
Charleston County Inmate Found Dead in his Cell
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities are investigating the death of a 29-year-old inmate being held in the Charleston County jail on sex charges.
Possible Sequester Could Mean Big Cuts for Ft. Jackson
Officials are warning of potential devastating cuts to Fort Jackson, pending a sequester.
Final order dismisses Eckstrom ethics charges
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Ethics charges have officially been dropped against South Carolina Comptroller General Richard Eckstrom.
Emails: Officials surprised by Ravenel bridge ice
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Emails show that state and local officials were surprised by ice problems on cables on the Ravenel bridge linking Charleston and Mount Pleasant this year.
Camden man found in burning car had been shot
CAMDEN, S.C. (AP) — A Camden man who had been shot in the head has died after he was found in a burning car.
Consumer Minute: Cutting down Credit Card Debt
In this consumer minute, Crysty Vaughan shares tips on cutting down debt and finding the best balance for your credit card.
HomeWorks Still 'Homeless,' Needs Warehouse
The sale of a10,00 square foot facility of open space HomeWorks of America uses to house its materials, supplies and gear has sent founder Hank Chardos and his staff on a weeks-long scavenger hunt for a new space, to no avail.
Duke Energy, utilities panel to discuss coal ash
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Duke Energy officials and environmentalist plan to discuss coal ash issues with the agency that regulates utilities in South Carolina.
SC rep hosting forum on health care reform
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Columbia residents are getting a chance to learn more about how to get insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act.
SC chefs offer their cuisines for USC scholarship
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Chefs from around South Carolina are offering tastes of their cooking on the University of South Carolina's historic Horseshoe to support scholarships.
