Bill to strengthen public records halted in House
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The House has dealt a blow to a bill strengthening South Carolina's public records law.
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House approves bill saying machines are illegal
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The House has approved a bill that supporters say clarifies that sweepstakes machines are illegal video gambling.
Senate panel OKs bill allowing open gun carrying
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Senate panel has passed a bill that would allow people to carry guns in public in South Carolina without a concealed weapons permit.
SC high court mulling appeal of Haley ethics case
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Republican activist says private South Carolina citizens should be able to make cases against their elected representatives in court.
House passes bills to appoint top military leader
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's adjutant general could be appointed by the governor under legislation approved by the House.
2 more arrested in SC sports betting ring
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Two more men have been arrested in the investigation of a sports gambling ring in Richland County.
SC panel approves bill opposing federal law
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A House panel has advanced a bill declaring South Carolina's opposition to the federal health care law.
Orangeburg deputy kills man in confrontation
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — The State Law Enforcement Division is investigating the shooting death of a man by an Orangeburg County sheriff's deputy.
Study: Beaufort healthiest county in SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A new study has ranked Beaufort County as the healthiest place in South Carolina.
Sterling wants parole in Carolina Investors case
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The former chairman of Carolina Investors is seeking parole.
Bill lets homeowners rent, still pay lower rate
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina homeowners could rent out their homes for up to 100 days and still pay the lower, owner-occupied property tax rate under a measure advancing to the Senate floor.
Haley scheduled to meet with SC State trustees
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley is scheduled to meet later this week with trustees from South Carolina State University.
Chesterfield County sheriff indicted by grand jury
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Chesterfield County Sheriff Sam Parker is charged with misconduct in office.
Search for Armed Robbery Suspect Continues
Late Tuesday morning police say two suspected gunmen entered an area jewelry store, ordered everyone inside to the ground before allegedly taking off with several items.
Election Results from 1st District Congressional Race
Former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford has advanced to a runoff.
SC Man Gets 10 Years for Tossing Dogs in Canal
GEORGETOWN, S.C. (AP) _ A Georgetown man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to putting two dogs in duct tape and throwing them into a canal.
SLED Investigates Officer-Involved Shooting
The Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office is confirming reports of an officer-involved shooting.
Chesterfield County Sheriff Indicted by Grand Jury
Chesterfield County Sheriff Sam Parker is charged with misconduct in office.
SC committee passes measures to legalize raffles
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A House committee has approved measures aimed at legalizing raffles in South Carolina.
SC Senate committee advances cyber-security bill
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina Senate committee has advanced a measure that creates more oversight of public agency computer systems following the massive breach of the state's tax collection agency.
