SC unemployment drops to 7.1 percent in November
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina’s unemployment rate dropped yet again last month, falling to 7.1 percent in November.
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Christmas tree fuels fire that killed 2 kids in SC
IRMO, S.C. (AP) — Investigators say an electrical problem ignited a Christmas tree, causing a fire that killed a 5-year-old boy and his 18-month-old sister in their suburban Columbia apartment.
$1M SC lottery winner fainted checking ticket
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The winner of this week’s $1 million prize in South Carolina from the Mega Millions lottery says his wife fainted when she found out they won.
2 Lee County sheriff’s deputies wounded
BISHOPVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Two Lee County sheriff’s deputies have been shot and wounded during a struggle following a traffic stop.
Tax Returns May Be Later This year
Columbia, SC (The I.R.S.)-Eager for your 2013 tax refund? Well, if you like to file your federal return at the start of every tax season, you may have to wait a little longer for your check.
Lumber firm expands by 50 jobs in Darlington
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina lumber company Canfor Southern Pine is adding a second shift with 50 new jobs at its Darlington site. The president of the firm’s southern operations Douglas Warstler says the Darlington operation is being upgraded through an $8 million investment. Warstler says the expansion is prompted by increased global demand for Southern yellow pine…
Home Works doing planning for ‘Christmas Break’
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Some young people are spending part of their winter break doing service for others. Youth and adults interested in being involved with Home Works are scheduled to get together on Thursday at Eastminster Presbyterian Church for a planning session for “Christmas Break.” The multi-day blitz by Home Works of America is set for Dec. 27 through…
Legislative committee meet on government overhaul
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A legislative panel will try to compromise on separate House and Senate versions of a bill representing the largest overhaul of state government in decades. The conference committee meets Thursday afternoon to get a head start on the debate before the Legislature returns next month. Both Gov. Nikki Haley and her chief Democratic opponent are pushing…
Haitz resigns as publisher of The State newspaper
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Henry Haitz, publisher and president of The State Media Co., has resigned to take a similar position with Hearst’s Connecticut Media Group. His last day with the State (http://bit.ly/1gIrAfj) will be Dec. 31. He has been with The State since 2006. A search already has begun for a replacement, said Mark Zieman, vice president for operations…
Investigator: Apt. Fire Likely Caused by Electrical Failure
Firefighters say faulty wiring and a Christmas tree started a fire that killed two small children.
