Regular session ends with SC budget package far from done
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — While the South Carolina Legislature's regular session is officially over, the work is far from done.
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South Carolina road bill got off track at 3 critical points
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina lawmakers ended their regular session this week without a road funding bill, despite both the governor and Legislature making it a priority and business groups pushing hard to do something to fix the potholes and expand lanes.
Tourism indicators continue to climb in South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — While rainy March weather meant a drop in attendance at state parks and visitor attractions, South Carolina's $18 billion tourism industry continues growing compared to last year.
DJJ director being sworn into S. Carolina State Guard
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The director of South Carolina's Department of Juvenile Justice is being sworn into the South Carolina State Guard.
Jury: Death of baby at birthing center a homicide
YORK, S.C. (AP) — A York County coroner's jury has ruled the death of a newborn baby at a Fort Mill birthing center last January was a homicide.
Drug investigation leads to arrests in Columbia
Police have made arrests after a month-long drug investigation in Columbia.
Chapin lifts boil water advisory
The Town of Chapin says the water is safe for some customers to use again.
Man indicted on DUI charges in death of brothers from crash
CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — A Horry County grand jury has indicted a Loris man in connection with the deaths of two brothers in a crash in December.
Clyburn announces $3 M coming to SC in AmeriCorps grants
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Rep. James Clyburn says that $3 million in federal money is coming to South Carolina to support AmeriCorps programs.
49-mile yard sale looks to connect the Midlands
One man's trash is another man's treasure.
Metts to report to prison later this month
We now know when former Lexington County Sheriff James Metts will report to prison.
Police to conduct safety checkpoints in Lexington
There will be another set of eyes on the road.
Closure to end for portion of Riverfront Park
Work is expected to wrap up Friday night for a portion of Riverfront Park just below the Broad River Bridge.
Mazda adds 540,000 vehicles to Takata air bag recall
Mazda is recalling nearly 540,000 cars and pickup trucks in the U.S. and Canada to fix air bags that potentially can explode with too much force.
Big Lots recalls thousands of swing chairs
We're following a recall that could affect a product inside your home.
US Senator Lindsey Graham responds to alleged China Hack Attack
China responded Friday to allegations it was involved in a hacking attack on U.S. government computers by saying such claims are unproven and irresponsible, and that it wishes the United States would trust it more.
Orangeburg man dies in construction accident
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — A construction accident has claimed the life of an Orangeburg brick mason and contractor.
Professor, mayor among those honored for SC preservation
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A University of South Carolina history professor is among those being honored for work in historic preservation.
New director of SC probation agency to be sworn in
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The new director of South Carolina's probation agency is scheduled to be sworn in.
Business offer freebies on National Donut Day
It's a sweet treat to end the week.
Last day to register for children's summer golf session
It's just about time to hit the green.
Columbia offers free summer movie series in Riverfront Park
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The City of Columbia is getting ready to kick off its summer movie series.
South Carolina's 'disappointing' legislative session ends
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's legislative session has drawn to a close without a state budget and with most of lawmakers' priority issues left undone.
A look at Ways and Means' supplemental budget plan
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Here's a look at how the House Ways and Means Committee proposes spending $302 million of additional general fund revenue that state economic advisers certified last week as available to spend in 2015-16:
Jeb Bush heading to SC on heels of official announcement
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Soon-to-be presidential candidate Jeb Bush is visiting South Carolina on the heels of his official announcement.
