McConnell’s rise to lt. gov. may elevate the job
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — State Sen. Glenn McConnell stands to become the most influential South Carolina lieutenant governor in modern times, though it’s a job he never wanted.
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Local 9 year old works to protect K-9 officers
After learning of the death of Richland County K-9, Fargo, Madison Burrows says she wanted to help keep the other K-9 officers in South Carolina safe.
Ard’s opponent: Cheating had big impact on race
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — The man who former Lt. Gov. Ken Ard beat in a runoff to get the Republican nomination in 2010 says Ard’s manipulation of campaign finance laws had a big impact in their race.
SC Democrats meet to discuss issues, campaigns
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Democrats from across South Carolina are meeting in Columbia for the state Democratic Party’s annual issues conference.
Federal judges approve SC, US House districts
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Three federal judges have ruled the new district lines drawn by South Carolina lawmakers for state House and U.S. House seats don’t discriminate against black voters.
Boy Drowns at South Carolina Hotel
Authorities say an 8-year-old boy from Gastonia, N.C., has drowned in a pool at a Myrtle Beach hotel.
Marine Jailed in Fire Truck Theft Faces Fed Counts
BEAUFORT, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say a nude Marine who took a fire truck in Port Royal and hit six vehicles and killed a pedestrian last month was already facing federal charges.
Former Lt. Gov. Sentenced
Former South Carolina Lt. Gov. Ken Ard was sentenced to five years probation and 300 hours of public service after pleading guilty to violating state ethics laws and resigning from office.
College Costs
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ With students in the United States owing more than $1 trillion in student loans, a seminar being held in Charleston is focusing on helping students learn how to pay the rising costs of attending college.
Ard Pleads Guilty on Seven Counts of Ethics Violations
Former Lt. Governor Ken Ard has pleaded guilty to seven counts of violating the State Ethics Act.
