Public school open enrollment bill to Senate floor
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A state Senate committee has passed a bill that would allow parents to send their children to public school outside of their school district.
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Anti-drunken driving group plans Statehouse event
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Members of Mothers Against Drunk Driving are planning a visit to the Statehouse to support a bill requiring many people convicted of drunken driving to have a special device placed on their cars to see if they have been drinking.
SC House sends $6.3B spending plan to Senate
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina House has sent the Senate a $6.3 billion proposed spending plan that boosts school spending, hires law enforcement officers and fixes bridges with load restrictions.
Deadly Crash Victim Identified
Victim identified in deadly, fiery crash on Highway 277 Tuesday morning.
SC groups combine to press for immigration reform
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A coalition of religious, agriculture and chamber of commerce groups is coming together to press for immigration reform.
South Carolina House defeats Medicaid expansion
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina House has approved a $6.3 billion spending plan for state taxes after rejecting Democratic efforts to expand Medicaid eligibility as part of the budget.
Gov. Haley’s mother hospitalized in Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley’s mother remains hospitalized in Columbia.
Prayers for New Pope
Dozens of area members of the Catholic church spent the evening invoking the holy spirit, sending up prayers and guidance for the Cardinal Electors who will elect their new pope.
“Operation Sheriff Reach” to Gather Wednesday
Local supporters of the 2nd Amendment will speak their peace Wednesday.
Local Siren Testing to Take Place
You may hear some alarming sounds right here in the Midlands Wednesday and Thursday
