Two Deputies Shot During Traffic Stop
We’re learning more about the man accused of firing on two deputies in Lee County.
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Legislative committee meet on government overhaul
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A legislative panel will try to compromise on separate House and Senate versions of a bill representing the largest overhaul of state government in decades.
Haitz resigns as publisher of The State newspaper
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Henry Haitz, publisher and president of The State Media Co., has resigned to take a similar position with Hearst’s Connecticut Media Group.
Lumber firm expands by 50 jobs in Darlington
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina lumber company Canfor Southern Pine is adding a second shift with 50 new jobs at its Darlington site.
2 companies expect to create 1,150 jobs in SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A customer service provider and a Chinese textile company are coming to South Carolina with plans to create roughly 1,150 jobs over five years. STARTEK Inc. announced plans Monday to operate a new customer support center in Horry County. The global provider of outsourced call center services expects to invest $10 million and generate up to…
Beach Tents Being Reconsidered on Grand Strand
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) _ Erosion has washed away sand from some Grand Strand beaches prompting officials to consider banning beach tents in those areas.
SC–Daybook
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) The Associated Press South Carolina daybook for Tuesday, Dec. 17 No Scheduled Events. Categories: Local News, News
Troopers Investigate Deadly Crash in Richland County
The driver of a pickup truck dies at the scene of a crash after losing control. That’s according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol.
Legislators have last chance to pre-file proposals
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina senators are pre-filing proposals for the legislative session that resumes in January. Tuesday is the last day for senators to potentially give their ideas a head start for 2014. House members’ last pre-filing deadline was a week ago. Their 82 pre-filed bills include a proposal by Democratic Rep. Gilda Cobb-Hunter of Orangeburg to raise…
SC Army National Guard unit home for holidays
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Some 150 South Carolina Army National Guard engineers are home from Afghanistan in time for the holidays. Members of the 122nd Engineer Battalion returned to a lively greeting from family and friends Monday evening following a 10-month deployment. They were welcomed at a ceremony near Columbia Metropolitan Airport. Guard commander Maj. Gen. Robert Livingston says the…
