SC government restructuring bill dies in Senate
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A government restructuring bill that is the cornerstone of Gov. Nikki Haley’s agenda is dead for the year.
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SC Senate confirms state inspector general
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A 30-year FBI veteran will become South Carolina’s first independent inspector general.
SC Guard: 3 soldiers killed in Afghan attack
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Three South Carolina Army National Guard soldiers are dead following an attack by a suicide bomber in Afghanistan.
SC House sends budget safety net to Senate
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The House has sent to the Senate a measure to keep government running at current levels if the chambers can’t finish a budget before the fiscal year starts July 1.
Incumbent House member loses GOP primary appeal
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — State Republican Party leaders have denied an incumbent’s challenge against his winning primary opponent.
Judge to rule by noon on Democratic runoff in 7th
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A judge promises to decide soon whether to order a runoff for the Democratic nomination in South Carolina’s new 7th Congressional District.
USC Blanks Arkansas 2-0 To Force Friday Game
The South Carolina Gamecocks survived their second elimination game of the day and kept their national title hopes alive with a 2-0 win over the Arkansas Razorbacks on Thursday night at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha. The Gamecocks (48-18) and Razorbacks (46-21) will meet again on Friday at 9 p.m. ET with the winner advancing to the championship series.
Three SC Guardsmen Killed in Afghanistan
Three South Carolina Army National Guard soldiers were killed in Afghanistan on Wednesday while conducting combat operations.
1st Lt. Ryan Davis Rawl, 30, of Lexington, Sgt. 1st Class Matthew Bradford Thomas, 30, of Easley and Spc. John David Meador II, 36, of Columbia were killed in Khowst City, Khowst Province, Afghanistan, when their patrol was attacked by a suicide bomber.
SC sheriff: Richland deputy killed in Afghanistan
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A 30-year-old Richland County sheriff’s deputy has been killed while serving with the South Carolina National Guard in Afghanistan.
SC Senate Confirms State Inspector General
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A 30-year FBI veteran will become South Carolina’s first independent inspector general.
The Senate voted unanimously on Thursday to confirm Patrick Maley (MAY’-lee), Gov. Nikki Haley’s pick for the agency that investigates allegations of fraud, waste and abuse in state government.
