Obama signs 2-year budget, debt deal before default deadline
President Barack Obama has signed into law a bipartisan budget bill that avoids national default and sets federal spending through the 2017 fiscal year.
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Former trooper charged in shooting now facing shoplifting case
A former South Carolina trooper charged with shooting an unarmed man has been accused of shoplifting.
Officials: Student tossed from desk can return to school
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina school officials say a student flipped out of her desk and tossed across the classroom floor by a school resource officer and a second student who recorded the incident have been allowed to return to school.
Former US Senator, Actor Fred Thompson Dead at 73
Former U.S. Senator and actor Fred Thompson has died at the age of 73, after a recurrence of lymphoma, according to a statement from his family.
Authorities rule death of man found in burning home homicide
Authorities say the death of man found inside a Greenville home during a fire has been ruled a homicide.
Special education bus monitor charged with assaulting child
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — A former special education bus monitor is free on bond after being charged with assaulting a 6-year-old student in Orangeburg County.
Officer who got video of Emanuel AME suspect honored by Knights of Columbus
The Charleston police officer who spent the first hours after the mass shooting at Emanuel AME Church trying to get surveillance images off the church’s video surveillance system was named Policeman of the Year by the Knights of Columbus on Sunday.
Pharrell performs song from new album ‘Freedom’ during Emanuel AME service
The outpouring of love and support for Emanuel AME Church continued Sunday morning as international music star Pharrell Williams joined the gospel choir to pay his respects and lead morning worship with a special song.
Haley signs order so National Guard can continue restoration
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley is keeping the National Guard on active duty through Nov. 25 so units can continue helping local governments make emergency repairs.
