Myrtle Beach Police Investigate Man's Death
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) _ Myrtle Beach police are investigating the death of a man whose body was found near some water pumps.
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Clyburn: SC State still has chance to use $13M from feds
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Rep Jim Clyburn says financially troubled South Carolina State University can still use $13 million in federal money he secured a decade ago, but must move quickly or risk losing the money.
Shwedo to remain director of SC DMV
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley says the director of the state Department of Motor Vehicles will remain in the job in her second term.
SC agency leaders receiving raises up to 4 percent
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Dozens of state agency directors in South Carolina are getting raises of up to 4 percent.
SC bills involve independent ethics investigations
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Both the House and Senate are attempting to jumpstart next year's debate on ethics reform with bills that would end the current system of legislators investigating their own members.
Sims Park Playground Reopening
The City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department announced the grand reopening of the playground area at Sims Park.
West Columbia Chief Announcement
West Columbia Police Chief announces his plans to run For Lexington Sheriff in 2016.
SCE&G Places Key Part in New Nuclear Plant
JENKINSVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina Electric and Gas Company says a key module has been put in place at the new reactor complex being built in Fairfield County.
SC Ponzi leader sentenced to more prison time
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A former Anderson County councilman already convicted of running a Ponzi scheme has been sentenced to more time in prison.
SC legislators introducing bills for next year
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina legislators are introducing more bills this week for the session that starts in January.
USC professors: Growth continues for SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The economic growth South Carolina has enjoyed during the past year is expected to continue next year.
SC: Other cases make suit over gay couple's name change moot
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — State officials say a same-sex couple's lawsuit challenging the Department of Motor Vehicles' policy on driver's license name changes is moot.
SCE&G places key part in new nuclear plant
JENKINSVILLE, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Electric and Gas Company says a key module has been put in place at the new reactor complex being built in Fairfield County.
Kappa Sigma fraternity pulls out of USC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Kappa Sigma fraternity has withdrawn the charter of its chapter at University of South Carolina in Columbia.
Florence House member resigns his seat
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Republican Rep. Kris Crawford is resigning from his seat a month after being elected to a fifth term.
Judge stops bidding on Chester plant construction
CHESTER, S.C. (AP) — A judge has stopped the bidding for construction of a new tire plant in Chester County after a company left out of the process sued.
Farmer to stay on as Haley's Insurance director
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Raymond Farmer is staying on to lead South Carolina's Department of Insurance.
City Unveils New Recruitment Incentives
Columbia Police and The City Manager roll out new recruitment incentives.
International Shellfish Meeting Opening in SC<
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ Scientists, regulators and fishermen from the United States and Europe will be talking shrimp, lobster and other crustaceans this week in Charleston.
AF General: Shaw may not see F-35 until 2020s
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — The commander of the Ninth Air Force says Shaw Air Force Base remains a strong candidate to host the service's next-generation F-35 fighter.
Hundreds of baskets distributed in 7 SC counties
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Holiday food baskets are to be distributed to hundreds of families in seven counties in the South Carolina Lowcountry and Midlands.
SC regulators reject challenge to gold mine
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Environmental regulators have rejected a challenge to a proposed gold mine in Lancaster County.
SC licensing and labor agency getting new director
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley says South Carolina's labor and licensing agency is getting a new director, though it's unclear why the current director is leaving.
Clemson fraternity suspends activity after party
The Clemson University chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon has suspended all fraternity activities after what the school called ``an inappropriate theme party organized by several members last weekend.
South Carolina State to receive $12M from reserves
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The state's financial oversight board has approved dipping into reserves to give South Carolina State University $12 million over three years.
