APNewsBreak: Zais asks court to block fed penalty
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina’s schools chief is asking a federal court to suspend a $36 million penalty against the state and review an order by U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan.
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Gifted students studying science at Clemson
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Middle and high school students are at Clemson University this week for enrichment programs in science, engineering and architecture.
SC bill allowing ex-cons to clear record dies
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina lawmakers have killed a bill designed to help former convicts who have turned their lives around secure jobs.
Haley vetoes bill providing access to HPV vaccine
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley has vetoed a bill allowing the state’s public health agency to provide information on and access to a free vaccine that prevents a sexually transmitted, cancer-causing virus.
Mother Continues Search for Missing Son
The Mother of a Lexington Man who disappeared nearly 6 months ago says she isn’t giving up the fight to find her son.
SC–Illegal Driver’s Licenses
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ Federal prosecutors say 30 people have been indicted for traveling from South Carolina to New Mexico to illegally obtain driver’s licenses.
‘Abortionists’ Sign, Pt.2
A local church pastor plans to keep a controversial sign on display for a few weeks, even though the subject matter is causing quite a stir.
‘Abortionists Target Black Babies’ Sign Causes Stir
An explosive message on a Midlands church sign causes controversy over an already sensitive issue: abortion. This time, it’s the supposed target audience of abortion that has one local pastor in hot water.
Reptar is still with the USC baseball team
With the Gamecocks falling to the Arizona Razorbacks for their first loss in 23 NCAA tournament games, we wanted to hear from fans about the superstition known to many as,”the fish.”
Inspector general confirmation headed to SC Senate
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Senate Judiciary Committee has recommended confirming Patrick Maley as South Carolina’s inspector general.
