Gov. Haley Weighs in on Denied Bond Package
Governor Nikki Haley is defending her opposition of a bond package that may have gone a long way to repairing state roads.
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SC man gets 30 years in murder-for-hire scheme
CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — A Nichols man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to two counts of murder in a murder-for-hire scheme.
Jeb Bush to start busy week in 2016 maneuvering
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — As the 2016 presidential jockeying heats up, Republicans Jeb Bush and Scott Walker are making their first extended campaign trips to South Carolina this year.
SC State trustees fire President Thomas Elzey
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina State University trustees have voted to fire suspended President Thomas Elzey just hours after a judge lifted his ban on ending the contract.
Authorities seeking couple that dropped off injured dog
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — The Lexington County Sheriff's Department is looking for a man and woman who dropped off a badly injured dog that had to be euthanized after they dropped it off at a local animal rescue center.
Trustees Vote To Fire Elzey
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) -- South Carolina State University trustees have voted to fire suspended President Thomas Elzey just hours after a judge lifted his ban on ending the contract.
Columbia PD Searches for Suspect in Sunday Shooting
The Columbia Police Department is searching for the suspect in a fatal shooting that killed a 17-year old boy Sunday night.
17-year-old boy shot to death in Columbia park
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Police say a 17-year-old boy was shot to death in a Columbia park after a fight during a basketball game.
Bill would shield companies that sell SC execution drugs
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Companies that sell execution drugs to South Carolina would be kept secret under proposed legislation.
Fiorina added to speakers lineup at SC Citizens United event
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The organizers of an upcoming South Carolina gathering that features a number of potential Republican presidential contenders have added another name to the guest list.
Settlement reached in death of woman killed in train crash
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Norfolk Southern and the state of South Carolina have settled a lawsuit with the estate of an 81-year-old woman killed in a train crash in Orangeburg almost four years ago.
Coroner Identifies victim in Sunday Night Shooting in Columbia
Richland County Coroner Gary Watts has identified the victim in a Sunday Night shooting off Germany street in Columbia.
SC sheriff's bocce tournament to benefit Special Olympics
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A bocce tournament this weekend is benefiting Special Olympics athletes in South Carolina.
SCDMV looks to get some people back on the road
Some drivers have a chance to get back on the open road.
Gamecock Women's Basketball team awaits NCAA Tournament Selection
Let the waiting game begin.
Flu still going is SC: 142 deaths reported this season
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The flu isn't finished with South Carolina.
Body found burned in car is missing West Columbia man
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a body found burned in a car in Orangeburg County is a man reported missing more than a week ago from West Columbia.
Search for Owners of Abandoned Dog
Lexington County is searching for a man and woman they say abandoned a severely injured dog.
Suspect Arrested in Ferguson Police Shootings
A 20 year old man is behind bars accused of shooting two officers IN Ferguson Missouri last week.
Inmate Serving Life Dies in Custody
A man serving life in prison for a triple homicide dies in during visit to Greenwood Hospital.
Cruz, Jindal, Santorum talk national security in SC
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Three men who may be seeking the Republican presidential nomination next year are in South Carolina this weekend to talk about national security.
Missing Teen Found Alive
A 19 year old teen abducted from his home Friday night is found alive.
Blue Bell Ice Cream Recall
Three people are dead after eating Ice Cream health officials say was contaminated.
Borrowing plan's defeat causes cuts to SLED, K-12
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A law enforcement training center, K-12 school construction and rural water and sewer infrastructure are among projects eliminated or drastically reduced by the House's refusal to borrow money as part of its budget package.
Supporters try to reinforce SC's Freedom of Information Act
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Advocates for open government say South Carolina's open records law is being eroded by court decisions, loopholes and government attempts to ignore it.
