22 schools, nonprofits receiving $1.8M in grants
Nearly two dozen South Carolina schools and nonprofits statewide are receiving a total of $1.8 million in federal grants to provide students with before- and after-school programs.
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Ex-SC State trustee wants details on informants
A former trustee at South Carolina State University accused of using his influence in exchange for a Porsche and other favors wants the government to share evidence against him.
A look at SC’s local government fund
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina law requires the state budget to provide local governments with 4.5 percent of the previous year’s state tax collections. However, legislators have suspended that rule since 2008. A look at the local government fund in the following fiscal years:
2 men charged with North Charleston shooting death
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Authorities have arrested two men for a fatal shooting in North Charleston.
Ex-SC lawmaker indicted on burglary charges
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Former state Rep. Thad Viers has been indicted on burglary charges.
SC could change law on local government funding
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — After several years of not funding local governments at the level state law requires, South Carolina legislators are looking to change the law.
K9 Officer Loses Battle with Cancer
A beloved Midlands K9 has passed away.
Purse Snatching Suspects Arrested after Fleeing Deputies
A pair of suspected purse snatchers now face even more charges following a chase with deputies.
Performance Opportunity Strikes Up Local Bands
It may be winter, but the City of Columbia is already looking to the Summer Concert Series in Finlay Park.
SC Burglary Suspects Arrested after Machine Jams
Police in Union have arrested three burglary suspects after the men tried to convert $700 in stolen change into cash at a grocery store.
