AG to talk Internet safety to high school students
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson is scheduled to visit several schools to talk to students about how to be careful online.
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Idea of appointing schools chief fails in Senate
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — An effort to let the governor choose South Carolina's education chief has failed in the Senate, but supporters vow to try again.
Episcopal Diocese: Suit Undermines SC court
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ An official with the South Carolina diocese that left the national Episcopal church says a lawsuit against it seeks to undermine the state's courts.
2-year-old killed by furniture in Landrum home
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say a 2-year-old boy has died after a chest of drawers fell on him as he played in his Landrum home.
Local Catholics Joyful, Look to Future
From the Vatican to the Midlands, Catholics everywhere rejoice in the election of its 226th leader, Pope Francis.
Seventeen Unemployment Offices Restored
Seventeen unemployment offices to be restored in rural South Carolina.
New Pope Elected
Breaking this Wednesday afternoon, white smoke is bellowing from the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican, signaling the election of a new Pope.
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 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.
"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
Ex-SC Fire Chief Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement
FLORENCE, S.C. (AP) _ The former chief of a volunteer fire department in Florence County has pleaded guilty to taking more than $200,000 from the department.
Sierra Nevada beer tanks arrive in Charleston
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ Workers at the Port of Charleston have begun unloading 28 mammoth beer brewing tanks being shipped to a new Sierra Nevada brewery in North Carolina.
Driver Suspension Eligibility Week Statewide
SCDMV will hold the 2013 Driver Suspension Eligibility Week for drivers with certain license suspensions March 11-15, 2013, in all offices across the state.
Construction Project Prompts Road Closure
A construction project in Columbia will keep one road closed until summer.
SC Volunteer Firefighter Killed in Wreck
RIDGEVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ A volunteer firefighter in Ridgeville has died in a wreck while responding to a fire call.
Researcher: Zombie fads peak when society unhappy
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A Clemson University researcher says widespread interest in the world of the undead isn't just a random fad.
Expand Medicaid in SC But at What Cost?
State democrats announced a proposal they claim will give South Carolinians better access to health care. This, as lawmakers enter their budget week. However, republicans say that's a price tag the state can't afford.
Reward Offered for Stolen Coins
Finding some missing coins could earn you a lot of dollars.
DHEC offers chance to weigh in on regulations
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's health and environmental department is offering the public a chance to comment on the agency's regulations.
Daylight Saving Time Reminder: Check Smoke Alarms
It's the weekend to spring ahead to daylight saving time. The official change: 2 a.m. local time Sunday. Fire officials say now is the time to check your smoke alarms.
Letters Threaten Laurens County Schools
LAURENS, S.C. (AP) _ The State Law Enforcement Division has been called in after threatening letters were sent to Laurens County's two school districts.
Attorney wants The Citadel to provide documents
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ A lawyer for some of the victims of a sex abuse case wants The Citadel to provide all documents related to an investigation of the school's handling of the allegations against a former school camp counselor
Permanent Police Presence Now in Eastover
A changing of the guard in the small town of Eastover takes place and provides much needed police presence.
2nd Arrest in Coastal Carolina Student Shooting
A second person has been charged with murder in the death of a Coastal Carolina University student.
