Lawsuit Against Governor Dismissed
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A judge has dismissed a complaint accusing South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley of breaking ethics laws while a member of the state House.
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SC House Member Resigns Amid Investigation
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina Rep. Thad Viers has resigned amid accusations that he harassed an ex-girlfriend.
Viers said Wednesday he is resigning effective immediately as prosecutors seek an indictment against him. The 34-year-old Myrtle Beach Republican says he must focus all of his effort on his defense.
French manufacturer Nexans creating 200 SC jobs
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The international cable manufacturing company, Nexans, plans to spend $85 million to build a new high voltage cable plant in South Carolina, creating as many as 200 jobs.
SC panel approves tax break for rebuilding sites
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina House panel is backing tax breaks to spur renovations of blighted areas.
Mayor: Myrtle Beach economy on rise
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Myrtle Beach Mayor John Rhodes says the city’s economy is improving and the resort has emerged from the Great Recession in good shape.
APNewsBreak: Lawsuit against Haley dismissed
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A judge has dismissed a complaint accusing South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley of breaking ethics laws while a member of the state House.
SC House member resigns amid investigation
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Rep. Thad Viers has resigned amid accusations that he harassed an ex-girlfriend.
SC would elect insurance director under new bill
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A legislative panel has given initial approval to a bill to make the director of state insurance agency an elected position.
SC bill allows homeschoolers to play sports
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Home-schooled students in South Carolina could play sports at their local public school under a measure advanced by a Senate panel.
Man sentenced to 7 years in $2.5M fraud case
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina man has been sentenced to seven years in prison on federal charges that he defrauded church workers out of $2.5 million in health insurance premiums.
