As Fiscal Cliff Nears, All Eyes Turn to the Senate
A fiscal-cliff fix went nowhere in the House. Now, the Senate will take its turn.
Local News
A by-the-numbers look at the state’s bus fleet
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Superintendent Mick Zais announced Thursday that school districts are receiving 342 new school buses to replace models up to 28 years old. They cost $82,030 each, for a total cost of $28.1 million:
Suspected Thief Arrested
A Lexington County man is behind bars accused of stealing more than 45 thousand dollars worth of equipment from an area warehouse.
Deadly Shooting
Richland County Sheriff’s continue to investigate early morning deadly shooting.
President Still Hopeful in Final Days Before ‘Cliff’
Three days remain for Congress to pass a federal budget agreement that would avoid the so-called “fiscal cliff” and today President Obama said he believes the House and Senate leadership can squeak out a deal in time.
Emancipation Proclamation at 150: SC pays tribute
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ This New Year’s as the nation marks the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation, one observance will be held on the South Carolina coast where the reading has special resonance.
Myrtle Beach Police Remember Officer Slain in 2002
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) _ Myrtle Beach police are remembering a fellow officer killed in the line of duty a decade ago.
A public service is happening Friday at a memorial stone dedicated to Joe McGarry outside the police department.
Suspect Charged with Murder in case of Missing Midlands Mom
Deputies have arrested a suspect in connection with the murder of a missing Midlands mother.
End of 2012 sees spike in SC highway deaths
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The number of people killed on South Carolina’s highways has spiked at the end of 2012.
SC receiving nearly 350 new school buses
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina is receiving 342 new school buses that replace buses up to 28 years old.
