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Occupy Columbia Protesters Return to State House

Mar 22, 2012 3:42 AM EDT

Occupy Columbia protesters are back at the Statehouse with a tent as emergency regulations barring their around-the-clock presence expired.

Fans React to USC Women’s Basketball Success

Mar 21, 2012 9:51 PM EDT

ABC Columbia Staff

With the USC Women’s Basketball team headed to the Sweet Sixteen for only the third time in school history, fans are excited.

Lawsuit Against Governor Dismissed

Mar 21, 2012 8:48 PM EDT

ABC Columbia Staff

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A judge has dismissed a complaint accusing South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley of breaking ethics laws while a member of the state House.

SC House Member Resigns Amid Investigation

Mar 21, 2012 8:45 PM EDT

ABC Columbia Staff

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina Rep. Thad Viers has resigned amid accusations that he harassed an ex-girlfriend.

Viers said Wednesday he is resigning effective immediately as prosecutors seek an indictment against him. The 34-year-old Myrtle Beach Republican says he must focus all of his effort on his defense.

SC panel approves bills on business property taxes

Mar 21, 2012 10:00 AM EDT

Associated Press

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — House panels have approved measures cutting South Carolina’s tax rate on manufacturing and commercial property and increasing some residents’ personal income taxes.

SC ponders turning buses over to school districts

Mar 21, 2012 10:00 AM EDT

Associated Press

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The primary sponsor of a bill that would turn the state-run school bus system over to local districts told a House panel he wants to give opponents time to review his amendments to the measure before bringing it up for a vote.