SC speaker ruling raises accountability questions
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A judge’s recent ruling is raising questions both about the power of the top prosecutor in South Carolina and the process of holding lawmakers accountable.
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Man gets 8 years in Horry shooting death
CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — A Conway man has pleaded guilty to attempted armed robbery in the 2009 shooting death of a Myrtle Beach man.
Faculty opposes Charleston School of Law sale
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Two groups of faculty members from the Charleston School of Law have written the state Commission on Higher Education asking that the agency oppose the sale of the school to the InfiLaw System that runs three for-profit law schools.
Columbia public safety agencies seek applicants
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Several agencies in Columbia are putting on a job fair for people interested in getting involved in law enforcement.
Ex-Sen. Ford to pay $45,000; 2nd case sent to AG
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Former Charleston Sen. Robert Ford has been fined $30,000 and ordered to send nearly $15,000 to the Children’s Trust for using campaign donations for personal expenses, then trying to cover it up.
SC Senate approves budget plan for 2014-15
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina state senators have approved a $7 billion spending plan for state taxes after again rejecting Democrats’ push to expand Medicaid.
Troopers report deadly accident along I-26
The South Carolina Highway Patrol is responding to a deadly accident along Interstate 26 in Orangeburg County.
SC Guard engineers back after year in Afghanistan
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Nearly 130 members of a South Carolina Army National Guard engineering unit have returned home after a year in Afghanistan.
Percy Mack Retires
Richland County Schools District One Superintendent retires after transforming the school district.
Boil Water Advisory
The City of Columbia Water Works has advised customers of a water main break in Richland County.
