Highway grant to improve US 301-I95 interchange
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — The nation's top highway official has announced a $12 million grant to improve an interstate interchange in Orangeburg County.
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Money freed to continue Charleston harbor study
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham says there is now federal money available to continue a study of deepening the Charleston Harbor shipping channel.
No Child Left Behind
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Superintendent Mick Zais' drafted proposal for changing how No Child Left Behind works in South Carolina includes giving schools a letter grade for their performance, rewarding high achievers with money, and rating teachers' classroom effectiveness.
SC--Toddler Dies-Abuse
BENNETTSVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ Marlboro County Coroner Tim Brown says an autopsy has found a 3-year-old girl died from complications of an untreated urinary tract infection as well as neglect and several injuries from abuse.
Man Finds Fugitive Hiding in Shed
A Columbia man is resting a bit easier after tipping off police about a suspected armed robber hiding in the shed behind his house in North Columbia.
Gov. Haley Endorses Mitt Romney
South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley says there are no perfect candidates in this year's Republican presidential primary.
SLED chief: Agency could lose access to FBI info
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The State Law Enforcement Division needs an extra $6 million to make sure officers across South Carolina can continue to access federal crime databases, SLED Chief Mark Keel said.
Woman is SC's 1st human rabies case in 50 years
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — State health officials say a middle-aged Sumter County woman has become the first human to contract rabies in South Carolina in more than 50 years.
1st SC Human Rabies Case in 50 Years
State health officials say a middle-aged Sumter County woman has become the first human to contract rabies in South Carolina in more than 50 years.
Suspect Arrested in Armed Robbery , K9 Shooting Death
A Richland County sheriff's department dog has died after it was shot during the search for an armed robbery suspect near Columbia.
Richland County police dog killed in manhunt
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Richland County sheriff's department dog has died after it was shot during the search for an armed robbery suspect near Columbia.
SC governor Nikki Haley endorses Mitt Romney
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is endorsing Mitt Romney for president.
Hilton Head considers raising airport ticket fees
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — It may cost tourists on commercial flights a bit more to fly into Hilton Head Island in the future.
Police: 20-year-old Winthrop student raped
ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) — Rock Hill police say a 20-year-old student who was raped near Winthrop University was told by her assailant as he ran away that he had given her AIDS.
Still another bomb threat at Horry County school
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — There's been still another bomb threat at Myrtle Beach High School, the third in as many days.
Magistrates sue Beaufort County over pay raise
BEAUFORT, S.C. (AP) — Three Beaufort County magistrates are suing the county saying their pay raise was late.
Police: Midlands Armed Robbery Goes Bad; K9 Officer Killed
There's a developing story out of Richland County Friday morning.
Company Pays Feds $520,000 for Taken Timber
A company that cut trees in the Sandhills Wildlife Refuge has agreed to pay the federal government more than $520,000 for trees that were cut down without proper payment.
Get the Sleigh Ready; 9,000 Soldiers Going Home
Airports, train stations and bus terminals are filling up with Army soldiers in uniform as South Carolina's Fort Jackson gets 9,000 trainees home for the holidays.
Federal Highway Head Announces Orangeburg Grant
The nation's top highway official is visiting Orangeburg to announce a highway grant for the area.
