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Congaree National Park upgrading trail markings

HOPKINS, S.C. (AP) — Congaree National Park southeast of Columbia is working to improve the markings on more than 20 miles of trails.

Budget allows bed tax money for law enforcement

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's new state budget allows some money from motel room taxes to be used for more law enforcement during the Atlantic Beach Bikefest and other events in the Myrtle Beach area next May.

McKinney ends lieutenant governor's campaign

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Lieutenant governor candidate Pat McKinney is dropping out of the race, leaving Mike Campbell to advance to the GOP primary runoff.

Addressing Human Trafficking In South Carolina

Columbia, SC (WOLO)-Attorney General Alan Wilson has released a plan on how the state will address the problem of human trafficking.

No Lawmakers' Pay Increases Among Vetoes

Inside the State House, Governor Nikki Haley released a list of 76 vetoes, totaling more than $18.5 million, as part of the legislature's proposed $7 billion proposed budget for the coming year.

SC prosecutor releases human trafficking plan

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's top prosecutor has released a plan on how the state will address the problem of human trafficking.

Gov. Haley vetoes $18.5M from state budget

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley has vetoed $18.5 million from the Legislature's $7 billion spending plan for the coming year.

World Market recalling 250,000 glass bubble knobs

A World Market product could pose a hazard inside your home.

SC education board rejects biology standards

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The state board of education has rejected a proposal to change how biology is taught in South Carolina schools.

Tornado confirmed in Orangeburg County

ORAGNEBURG, S.C. (AP) — The National Weather Service has confirmed that a tornado touched down for a mile-and-a-half in Orangeburg County earlier this week.

Security concerns rising in Iraq

Iraqi troops are abandoning their posts in the wake of a surge by al-Qaida inspired insurgents rolling through northern Iraq.

Sen. Graham: Immigration reform is a must

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A day after soundly defeating six Republican challengers, U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham says he will try to push the GOP to solve hard problems like immigration.

SC Gov. Haley signs reading improvement law

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley has a signed into law a bill seeking to boost reading levels of South Carolina's students.

McMaster's runoff opponent to be unclear for days

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A day after the primary, Henry McMaster's opponent in the runoff to determine the Republican lieutenant governor nominee remains unclear.

SC Texting Ban In Effect

South Carolina is the 49th state to pass a no texting ban that is in effect immediately.

First Citizens Bank Merger

Columbia, SC (WOLO)-First Citizens Bank Of North Carolina is buying First Citizens Bank And Trust here in South Carolina.

SC Republicans Eye U.S. Senate Post Primary

The governor's mansion was the backdrop for the party after the elections party, where Haley is touting whom she calls two rock stars for the United States senate.

Sumter man charged with murder.

A Sumter man is behind bars charged with murder in connection with a Tuesday morning shooting.

Suspect Arrested in Vista Shooting

Columbia Police say they've made an arrest in a recent shooting in the Vista.

SC--Daybook

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Associated Press South Carolina daybook for Wednesday, June 11

Graham urges GOP unity after primary win

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — After his outright victory in Tuesday's GOP primary, a tearful U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham thanked his supporters for believing in him despite a six-way challenge to his conservative credentials.

McMaster faces runoff in lieutenant governor race

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Former Attorney General Henry McMaster has advanced to a runoff to be the Republican nominee for lieutenant governor.

Atwater, Spearman in SC schools chief runoff

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Sally Atwater and Molly Spearman have advanced to the runoff in the eight-way Republican primary for South Carolina's superintendent of education.