Treasurer: 23 SC legislators due unclaimed money
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis says 23 legislators are among residents due money from his office's unclaimed property division.
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SC Employee Recognition Includes Fun Park Outing
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ An amusement park outing, barbecue lunches and director dunking booths are among the ways that South Carolina state agencies showed appreciation for their employees. All state agencies were encouraged to do something on May 9 for State Employee Recognition Day, proclaimed this year by Gov. Nikki Haley.
Public to see plan for SC sea island culture
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (AP) — The public is getting to see a plan to preserve the culture of slave descendants along the Southeast coast.
Irmo student sues over prayer at graduation
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — An Irmo High School graduate has sued to stop prayers at future graduation ceremonies.
Fire destroys building at SC apartment complex
GOOSE CREEK, S.C. (AP) — A fire has destroyed a building at an apartment complex in Goose Creek outside Charleston.
Oconee sheriff's candidate arrested at hearing
ANDERSON, S.C. (AP) — State Law Enforcement Division agents have arrested an Oconee County sheriff's candidate and charged him with plotting to kidnap a retired judge.
SC State names Warrick new interim president
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina State University has named a senior fellow at Howard University School of Pharmacy as the school's new interim president.
Haley attorney to provide list of House members
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Legislators say a statement made by Gov. Nikki Haley's attorney calls into question the conduct of fellow House members. But the state ethics director says the promised list will likely reflect nothing illegal.
Navy school to dedicate center for former chaplain
FORT JACKSON, S.C. (AP) — The Naval Chaplaincy School and Center is dedicating its building to honor a former Navy chaplain who helped service members over a 30-year career.
Movies Travel outside the Theater
This summer, you have a chance to grab a blanket and experience a movie outside the theater.
SC State Names Warrick New Interim President
South Carolina State University has named a senior fellow at Howard University School of Pharmacy as the school's new interim president.
1st female fighter pilot tapped as wing commander
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Air Force's first female fighter pilot is becoming the service's first female to take command of an Air Force combat fighter wing.
Former investment exec to be released from prison
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A former sales executive serving time in prison for bilking thousands of investors out of $165 million is about to be released from prison.
Zoo to charge businesses using entry way to the Saluda River.
Riverbanks Zoo will start charging commercial outfitters who use their entrance to the Saluda River.
Ethics Probe Re-opened Against Haley
A witness list is being compiled to testify at a public hearing on whether or not Gov. Nikki Haley broke the law and lobbied while she was a state representative.
Dominoes Shooting
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A 45-year-old man has been sentenced to life in prison without parole after he was convicted of killing another man as he played dominoes in Orangeburg County.
14-mile water line being built in Jasper County
HARDEEVILLE, S.C. (AP) — A new 14-mile-long line will bring water from the Savannah River to about 900 customers in Hardeeville on the southern tip of South Carolina.
3rd suspect arrested in Charleston County death
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A third person has been arrested in the death of an Horry County man in Charleston County.
DHEC defers on Savannah River dredging appeal
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The board that runs South Carolina's environmental agency has decided not to reconsider its permit allowing deeper dredging in the Savannah River, setting up a courtroom showdown next week in the fight over helping bigger ships reach the port in Savannah, Ga.
Man gets life for killing during dominoes game
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A 45-year-old man has been sentenced to life in prison without parole after he was convicted of killing another man as he played dominoes in Orangeburg County.
