Senate Finance rejects effort to punish colleges
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Senate’s budget-writing committee has rejected an effort to punish two South Carolina universities for assigning gay-themed books to freshmen.
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Eastbound I-26 rest area near Columbia closing
SANDY RUN, S.C. (AP) — Transportation officials say the eastbound rest area on Interstate 26 just south of Columbia is closing as crews continue to widen the highway to three lanes in each direction.
Police: Unlocked cars become target of thefts
Police say a number of unlocked cars became a prime target in the Town of Lexington.
Senate Finance budget plan includes 4K expansion
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Senate Finance Committee has approved a budget proposal that expands 4-year-old kindergarten and gives legislators a raise.
SC 20-week abortion ban advances, with exceptions
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Legislation that would ban abortions after 19 weeks in South Carolina has advanced in the state Senate.
Controversial Comments Spur Apology Demands
Some lawmakers are demanding apologies after they say the Comptroller General make some controversial comments during the budget and control meeting.
Upgrades Coming To USC’S Athletic Department
Columbia, SC (WOLO)- University Of South Carolina’s Athletics Department will receive $33 million dollars worth of upgrades to its athletics department.
Woman Killed near SC Domestic Violence Shelter
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say a man shot and killed his 55-year-old estranged wife just outside the Spartanburg domestic violence shelter where she was staying.
SC woman gets 30 years for killing husband
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — A Lexington County woman has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for killing her husband four years ago.
SC Black Caucus: Eckstrom needs to apologize
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Legislative Black Caucus says the state’s top accountant needs to apologize to the students and alumni of South Carolina State University for offensive comments.
