SC's week of legislative action
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The seventh week of the legislative session:
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USC Baseball Game Pushed Back
Due to inclement clement weather USC has rescheduled its Friday night baseball game with Elon.
USC dance marathon to raise funds for hospital
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Close to 500 students and 100 volunteers from the University of South Carolina are kicking up their heels all night long to raise money for the Palmetto Health Children's Hospital in Columbia.
Landmark Columbia cafeteria has new succesor
Sadie's American Cafeteria will soon take the place of the old S & S Cafeteria in the Richland Mall.
Senators vote against blocking education standards
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Senate panel has voted not to block the implementation of nationwide education standards in math and reading.
SC Officer Dismissed, Charged with Weapons Theft
A captain with Orangeburg's police department has been fired after being accused of taking weapons from the department's armory.
SC House committee approves state spending plan
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The House budget-writing committee has advanced a 2012-13 budget that gives employees raises, pays down debt and sets aside money to deepen Charleston's port.
South Carolina Senate delays debate on DHEC leader
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The state Senate has postponed further discussion on whether to confirm Catherine Templeton as head of South Carolina's public health and environmental control agency.
SC Gov. to Repay Security for Trips
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) _ Gov. Nikki Haley's administration has agreed to repay the state the $16,000 it cost to provide security during out-of-state fundraising trips she took during the past year.
Voter ID Investigation
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A South Carolina Election Commission review of allegations that dead people have been voting has found no evidence that any such ballots were cast.
Coroner: Alcohol a Factor in Fatal Crash
The Richland County Coroner says alcohol was a factor in an accident that killed four people January 18th.
Auntie Karen Foundation: Legends of...2012
At a time when state dollars are hard to come by for various programs and organizations due to budget cuts, The Auntie Karen Foundation seeks to meet that need by highlighting talent and providing opportunities for those right here in the Midlands.
Our interview with Phineas & Ferb
Phineas & Ferb: The Best Live Tour Ever, will take center stage at the Colonial Life Arena. We caught up with them Wednesday to talk about the show.
Teachers, other state workers may see a raise
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Teachers and other South Carolina public employees may get their first raise in four years.
Senator holding up confirmation vote on DHEC head
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A senator is filibustering to hold up a vote that would put the leader of South Carolina's labor agency in charge of the state's public health and environmental control agency.
SC hopes new program will cut down on recidivism
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Officials hope a new program will help cut down on recidivism among young inmates in South Carolina.
SC business reps, experts talk jobs, clean energy
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina business leaders and policy experts are meeting to exchange ideas and discuss connections between clean energy and jobs.
Sheriff: Armed Bank Robber on the Loose
Deputies are on the lookout for an armed man accused of fleeing on foot after robbing a Midlands bank.
PRT Head Predicts 5 Percent SC Tourism Increase
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ The head of South Carolina's Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism is predicting a 5 percent increase in the number of people taking in the state's sights in 2012. Duane Parrish said Wednesday that a number of tourism indicators were up in 2011, including hotel occupancy which was up more than 2 percent.
Abandoned Buildings
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina legislators hope tax breaks can turn abandoned buildings into bustling commercial space.
A Midlands Man's Search for Missing Son
Even though authorities think the safe return of his son is highly unlikely, Gary George from Lexington isn't letting that stop him from turning to the internet and establishing a foundation to help find other families' missing loved ones, including his own.
Jump at the Pump
As the price at the pump hit its highest over the weekend, the average cost for a gallon of gas in the Palmetto State is still lower than the national average. However, petroleum experts say the increase will be felt far beyond the pump, nonetheless.
Panel OKs ban on some sex criminals fostering kids
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A panel of state legislators has approved a bill that would bar people convicted of a child sex offense from serving as foster parents.
SC Senate panel approves new term for SLED chief
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A panel of state legislators has approved a new term for the chief of South Carolina's state police force.
USC study: Mexican-Americans gain away from home
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A new study by researchers in South Carolina has found that the further young Mexican-Americans move away from the dietary habits of their native culture, the more weight they gain.
