House overrides Haley veto of fire equipment
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley has vetoed a bill providing new, safer equipment to fight wildfires for South Carolina’s forestry agency through insurance premium taxes.
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Little progress made on SC budget compromise
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A compromise on the state budget may rest on whether South Carolina’s small business owners get a tax break.
USC’s Record Winning Streak Ends With 2-1 Arkansas Loss
The Arkansas Razorbacks scored twice in the first four innings and held on for a 2-1 win over the South Carolina Gamecocks in a winner’s bracket game at the College World Series on Monday night. The loss drops Carolina (46-18) into a Wednesday night elimination game against Kent State (47-19). The loss snaps Carolina’s NCAA-record 22-game postseason winning streak and also ends the Gamecocks’ 12-game winning streak at the College World Series.
Kershaw Co. Man Accused of Sexual Abuse
A man and woman from Kershaw County are awaiting a bond hearing after being charged in connection with alleged sexual abuse.
Summer Prompts ‘Home Grown’ Farm Fresh Push
The onset of summer brings with it a push to promote locally grown, certified South Carolina fruits and vegetables, and agricultural officials say everyone, including farmers, consumers, restaurants and, ultimately, the state’s economy, benefits.
Gas falls under $3.00 per gallon in the Midlands
Cheaper gas has more Midlands drivers filling up, but they may not be going too far down the road, according to AAA.
Thee Killed in Darlington County Crash
HARTSVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ Officials have released the names of three people killed in a head-on crash on a rural road in Darlington County.
Coroner Todd Hardee says the accident happened Sunday night outside Hartsville.
Charleston marks 5th anniversary of deadly fire
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — An observance in Charleston recalls nine firefighters killed while fighting a furniture store blaze.
Gamecocks Ready for Game 2 in College World Series
OMAHA, Neb. — The University of South Carolina Gamecocks get ready for Game 2 Monday Night at 9PM against Arkansas.
This after USC defeated the Florida Gators, 7-3, in the first round of the College World Series, held at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, Nebraska Saturday night.
New SC hurricane evacuation plans concern some
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Hotel owners and tourism promoters along South Carolina’s Grand Strand are concerned about new hurricane evacuation plans, which take into account storm surge and include areas not previously part of such plans.
