Rick Wade drops out of SC Senate race
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Democrat Rick Wade is dropping his bid for the South Carolina US Senate seat held by Republican Tim Scott.
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SC military could get tax break on unsold homes
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina lawmakers have sent Gov. Haley a bill designed to give military homeowners a tax break on homes they have not been able to sell after getting military orders to move.
Police: Parent Assaults Officer at Midlands School
Columbia Police say a parent is in custody after assaulting an officer at Dreher High School.
More than 700 crews clean SC highways after storm
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The massive job of cleaning South Carolina’s roads following last month’s winter storm continues with just over 700 crews working in 19 counties.
SC group advocates safe infant sleep habits
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Children’s Trust of South Carolina is hosting a “safe sleep summit” to reduce the number of infant deaths from unsafe sleeping environments.
Man wanted in SC killing arrested in Virginia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott says a man wanted in a shooting death last month has been arrested in Virginia.
West Columbia Fire Dept. battling blaze
Lazy Pines Drive and Hook Avenue closed due to fire in West Columbia.
Senate take up bill opposing federal health law
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Senators are debating legislation that aims to slow implementation of the federal health care overhaul in South Carolina, but even its Republican backers acknowledge it makes no attempt to nullify the law as many people believe.
SC Legislature approves bill forgiving snow days
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Legislation allowing South Carolina school boards to forgive up to five days of classes missed during recent snow and ice storms is heading to Gov. Nikki Haley’s desk.
Anthony dropping out of SC superintendent’s race
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — State Rep. Mike Anthony is dropping out of the race to be South Carolina’s next superintendent and will instead seek a seventh House term.
