SC State Trustees Meet, Say Nothing about Probe
South Carolina State University trustees met for four hours behind closed doors, but again refused to say anything more about why several officials at the school were fired.
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Bill would block education standards in SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Senate panel is considering a bill that would bar South Carolina from implementing national education standards in math and reading.
SC senators continue debate on restructuring bill
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Senate continues debate on a bill that would restructure state government and put many bureaucratic functions under the governor’s control.
Chemical Company Expanding in Lee County
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A chemical company plans to expand its operations in Lee County, creating 60 new jobs.
Gov. Nikki Haley said Thursday that Martech Research will spend nearly $5 million to expand the operation in Bishopville.
Judge refuses release of dashboard tape
AIKEN, S.C. (AP) _ A judge has refused to release to the public the videotape from a dashboard camera that captured the fatal December shooting of an Aiken police officer.
Ban on public cash for inmate sex changes advances
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A legislative panel has approved a bill to prohibit state money from being used for sex change surgery for inmates.
Bald eagle returns to SC’s Riverbanks Zoo exhibit
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina’s Riverbanks Zoo is getting a rescued female bald eagle that will live in a new exhibit space.
Stolen Dogs ID’d, Training Compound Uncovered
A dog theft investigation spanning multiple counties comes to a close, as a third suspect is arrested, stolen dogs are identified and the dog training compound the animals were kept in, is busted by police.
SC Big Brothers Big Sisters gets mentoring grant
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina’s Big Brothers Big Sisters of greater Columbia is getting a $122,000 grant from the federal Office of Juvenile Justice to expand its program for mentoring children in military families.
Saluda County Guards Gave Inmates Big Macs
Authorities say two former guards at the Saluda County jail have been arrested after they gave prescription drugs and bought fast food for inmates.
