Panel OKs ban on some sex criminals fostering kids
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A panel of state legislators has approved a bill that would bar people convicted of a child sex offense from serving as foster parents.
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SC Senate panel approves new term for SLED chief
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A panel of state legislators has approved a new term for the chief of South Carolina’s state police force.
USC study: Mexican-Americans gain away from home
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A new study by researchers in South Carolina has found that the further young Mexican-Americans move away from the dietary habits of their native culture, the more weight they gain.
$15,000 in Drugs Confiscated at Lexington Co Home
A two-month undercover investigation concerning drug dealing leads to the arrest of four men in Lexington County.
Flu Activity on the Way
Right now there are very few reports of Flu activity here in the Midlands. Still a state Epidemiologists says brace yourself, because it is definitely on the way.
Woman Indicted in Quadruple Liberty Killings
PICKENS, S.C. (AP) _ A grand jury in Pickens County has indicted a woman on four counts of murder in the deaths of her relatives.
Solicitor Walt Wilkins said the indictments were handed down Tuesday against 48-year-old Susan Hendricks.
South Carolina Democrat proposes term limits
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina Democrat wants voters to decide whether legislators should be limited to 16 years in their chamber.
House panel OKs bill setting cost limits on FOIAs
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A legislative panel has approved a measure that could reduce costs for South Carolina citizens seeking documents under open records laws.
Sex offenders As Foster Parents
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A panel of state legislators has approved a bill that would bar people convicted of a child sex offense from serving as foster parents.
Citadel wants lawsuit in sex abuse case dismissed
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The Citadel is seeking dismissal of a lawsuit based on its failure to report a sex abuse complaint to law enforcement more than four years ago.
