SC pays victim $285,000 in trooper traffic stop shooting
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's insurance is paying $285,000 to an unarmed man who was shot during a traffic stop by a state trooper now facing a criminal charge.
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Senate Panel Approves DSS Director Nominee
The woman nominated to take charge of one of the state's most embattled agencies cleared a hurdle on the way to approval.
SC's Polydeck has $12 million expansion, adds 40 new jobs
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South African manufacturer of products for the coal, mining and mineral aggregate industries is expanding its operations in Spartanburg County with a $12 million addition that will create 40 new jobs.
Clyburn: SC getting $4M for early Head Start programs
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina is getting $4 million from the federal government for Early Head Start programs.
McMaster's chief of staff to keep job after DUI charge
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Lt. Gov. Henry McMaster says his chief of staff will keep his job after being arrested last weekend on a charge of driving under the influence.
SC unemployment agency seeking $15M for workforce initiative
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's unemployment agency is seeking $15 million for a workforce initiative that officials say will train thousands of people annually for existing jobs.
Strong winds to buffet SC as front moves through state
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — It's blustery in South Carolina and forecasters say winds in some parts of the state could gust to 50 mph.
SC health care provider to increase hours, leading to enrollment deadline
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and BlueChoice Health Plan of South Carolina have announced they will increase hours at their retail centers and phone lines.
CSX repairs to cause detours, road closures
CSX is going to close some railroad crossings in Columbia and Gaston.
Man shot to death in Lexington County
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Lexington County sheriff's deputies are investigating a man's shooting death near West Columbia.
Gov. Haley asks agencies to step up collection efforts
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley wants South Carolina's agencies to step up collections on the hundreds of millions of dollars owed in unpaid fees, fines, taxes and tuition.
Home Invasion In Chapin
Chapin, SC (WOLO)- Chapin Police are looking for a suspect in a recent *home invasion*. Friday night.... investigators say a man entered a home through a rear door where he was confronted by the homeowner.
Charleston Corps District Gets Almost $30M in Obama Budget
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ The Charleston District of the Army Corps of Engineers would receive almost $30 million for civil works projects under President Barack Obama's proposed budget.
Sen. Graham Says He's Prepared to be President
Senator Lindsey Graham is officially exploring the road to the White House for 2016.
Deaths of 2 young women spur proposals on waterway safety
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The parents of two young women killed in boating accidents last year are looking to South Carolina lawmakers to improve water safety.
Discount on oil change if you choose to donate
Harvest Hope Food Bank is teaming up with Jiffy Lube this month to help struggling families in South Carolina, and you get a deal out of it too.
Authorities cancel Amber Alert for missing SC teen
Authorities have canceled the amber alert for a missing Chesterfield County teen.
South Carolina's 'front porches' getting spruced up
South Carolina's welcome centers are getting spruced up.
Lexington County Deadly Shooting
Lexington County Sheriff's continue to investigate a deadly Sunday morning shooting.
Body of Missing Man Discovered
the body of a man missing for several days is discovered in a small body of water.
Haley Pushes for Collection Debt
Governor Nikki Haley want stricter measures put in place to collect citizens delinquent bills.
Grinding of the Greens: Locations
It's that time of year, time to take down the Christmas Tree. Now you can drop off your tree at several "Grinding of the Green" locations.
Mother and boyfriend charged with killing 3-year-old
NEWBERRY, S.C. (AP) — Newberry County authorities have charged a mother and her live-in boyfriend with killing her 3-year-old son.
Haley, lawmakers fight court ruling on education
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Attorneys for Gov. Nikki Haley and the Legislature want the state Supreme Court to reconsider its ruling that lawmakers have failed South Carolina's poor, rural children.
Local Law Enforcement Agencies Plan to Increase Patrols For New Years
While a lot of people are heading out to celebrate the start of the new year, law enforcement across the state will be out in full force in an effort to keep the roads safe.
