Unemployment rate drops to 9.9 percent
South Carolina’s unemployment rate fell to 9.9 percent in November and officials say it was the largest monthly drop since 1976.
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Koreans in Columbia React to Kim Jong Il’s Death
Koreans in Columbia react to Kim Jong Il’s death.
Cops: Man dies after brother asks him to eat drugs
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — North Charleston police are looking for a 23-year-old man who investigators say encouraged his younger brother to eat cocaine after they were arrested, leading to his death less than an hour later.
Board members named to Haley’s aid foundation
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley has named the board members of her community aid foundation.
Former Manning Court Clerk Charged with Misconduct
State agents have arrested a former clerk in Manning’s city court.
Public to Weigh In on Proposed Walmart
More than 100 residents are expected to gather for a public hearing at 701 Whaley Street in downtown Columbia to voice their concerns over a proposed Walmart to be built on the city of an historic baseball stadium.
Bowling Ball Assault
ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say a Chester man was charged with attempted murder after he threw a bowling ball at a woman who refused his offer to buy her a drink at a Rock Hill bowling alley.
K9 Officer Named Deputy of the Year
Richland County Sheriff’s Deputies name one of their K-9 officers Deputy of the Year.
Lawmakers Meet to Discuss State House Camping Rules
The Budget and Control Board has called a meeting, and the only item on the agenda is rules to prohibit sleeping or camping on the grounds of the South Carolina State House.
Judge will Rule Before End of the Year on SC Immigration Law
A federal judge says he will rule by Dec. 31 whether to block South Carolina’s tough new immigration law from taking effect.
