Testimony Ends in Pinson Corruption Trial
Testimony in the Jonathan Pinson corruption trial ended Thursday.
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SC State: No budget yet but basketball remaining
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Tuition will increase and the basketball program will remain at South Carolina State University, which has been battling financial problems.
6-mile stretch of widened Interstate 20 opening
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — State transportation department officials are opening a 6-mile stretch of Interstate 20 near Columbia after it was widened to three lanes in each direction.
SC gets poor marks for beach water quality
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A new report says South Carolina's water quality at its beaches is seventh worse in the country.
Columbia hosting summit on climate, energy
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Leaders from fields including government, business and environmental preservation are gathering in Columbia to talk about climate concerns.
Partners-Turned-Enemies in Pinson Trial
Business partners have become enemies in the case of a former University trustee board chairman accused of taking kick backs.
Report: North Korea fires short-range projectiles
South Korea's Yonhap news agency says North Korea has test-fired three short-range projectiles into the Sea of Japan.
GM to dealerships: Stop selling certain Chevy Cruze sedans
General Motors has an order for dealers in the US and Canada: stop selling 2013 and 2014 Chevy Cruze sedans because of a potential airbag defect.
Lawsuit: DSS negligent in assault of 6-year-old
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A lawsuit says South Carolina's social services agency failed to protect a 6-year-old girl from a foster child with known behavioral issues.
SC Republicans gather for unity lunch in Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Republicans in Columbia say they want to show unity in their party after the primaries.
Program Remembers Gun Violence Victims
A memorial has been set up at Pacific Park to remember victims of gun violence.
Clemson Tuition to Increase by 3 Percent This Fall
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) _ Clemson's trustees have approved a 3 percent tuition increase for students this fall.
Plane Crash Has South Carolina Victims
Coconino County, AZ Medical Examiner (WOLO)-Authorities say two bodies recovered from the wreckage of a small plane in northeastern Arizona are South Carolina residents who were reported missing.
Recycling has $13 billion impact in South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A new study shows that the recycling industry has a $13 billion impact on South Carolina's economy.
Water causing huge I-26 backups in Calhoun County
ST. MATTHEWS, S.C. (AP) — Troopers say water is standing on Interstate 26 in Calhoun County, brining traffic to a crawl.
McMaster Wins Republican Nomination for Lt. Governor
Henry McMaster has won the Republican nomination for Lieutenant Governor.
Thompson, Spearman Win Nominations in State Superintendent of Education Race
Tom Thompson has won the Democratic nomination for the State Superintendent of Education, while Molly Spearman has won the Republican nomination.
Federal Pinson Trial Continues
Testimony continues in the trial of a former South Carolina State University trustee accused of corruption.
Extremely light turnout so far in SC runoffs
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Poll managers across South Carolina are describing the turnout as light or low for the primary runoff.
Tolar wins Lexington County Council seat
Voters have decided the fate of a local race.
Board of Trustees to talk about SC State budget
The Board of Trustees at South Carolina State University is set to meet Wednesday morning..
Construction on Broad River Bridge expected to slow traffic
Traffic cones will be signaling road work on the Broad River Bridge at US Highway 176.
Fire Kills Child, Injures 6 in Williamsburg County
HEMINGWAY, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say a 7-year-old girl is dead in a Williamsburg County fire.
Consumer Minute: Tensions in Iraq could impact Gas prices
Escalating tensions in Iraq could cause oil prices to increase, meaning drivers could soon be paying more at the pump.
Judge: SC robocall ban is unconstitutional
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A federal judge has ruled that a South Carolina ban on automated political phone calls is unconstitutional.
