South Carolina Senate delays debate on DHEC leader
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The state Senate has postponed further discussion on whether to confirm Catherine Templeton as head of South Carolina’s public health and environmental control agency.
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SC Gov. to Repay Security for Trips
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) _ Gov. Nikki Haley’s administration has agreed to repay the state the $16,000 it cost to provide security during out-of-state fundraising trips she took during the past year.
Voter ID Investigation
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A South Carolina Election Commission review of allegations that dead people have been voting has found no evidence that any such ballots were cast.
Coroner: Alcohol a Factor in Fatal Crash
The Richland County Coroner says alcohol was a factor in an accident that killed four people January 18th.
Auntie Karen Foundation: Legends of…2012
At a time when state dollars are hard to come by for various programs and organizations due to budget cuts, The Auntie Karen Foundation seeks to meet that need by highlighting talent and providing opportunities for those right here in the Midlands.
Our interview with Phineas & Ferb
Phineas & Ferb: The Best Live Tour Ever, will take center stage at the Colonial Life Arena. We caught up with them Wednesday to talk about the show.
Teachers, other state workers may see a raise
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Teachers and other South Carolina public employees may get their first raise in four years.
Senator holding up confirmation vote on DHEC head
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A senator is filibustering to hold up a vote that would put the leader of South Carolina’s labor agency in charge of the state’s public health and environmental control agency.
SC hopes new program will cut down on recidivism
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Officials hope a new program will help cut down on recidivism among young inmates in South Carolina.
SC business reps, experts talk jobs, clean energy
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina business leaders and policy experts are meeting to exchange ideas and discuss connections between clean energy and jobs.
