SC has no consistent computer security plan
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Officials have told lawmakers that South Carolina has no consistent plan for computer security among state agencies, more than a year after the state's revenue department was hacked.
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SC panel: Expanded board could ease employee fears
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Senate panel recommends adding members to the board that invests South Carolina's pension portfolio to help ease public employees' concerns over how their retirement money's being handled.
Former judge explains why he's challenging Haley
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Former state House member and judge Tom Ervin says allegations that a numbers fixation at the Department of Social Services has endangered children drove him to challenge Gov. Nikki Haley in the Republican primary.
Lawmakers again call on Obama to keep MOX open
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Lawmakers are again calling on the Obama administration to keep open a South Carolina facility to process weapons-grade plutonium into commercial reactor fuel.
Authorities identify victim in Bamberg shootings
BAMBERG, S.C. (AP) — Bamberg County officials say a Georgia man died during a shoot-out in South Carolina last weekend.
Former Columbia Economic Development Director Arrested
The city of Columbia's former economic development director is accused of embezzling funds from his previous employer.
Consumer Minute: Bridal Budgets
In this consumer minute we balance Bridal budgets. Everything from the site to the catering can add up. So how much are bride's spending, and what's your bridal budget?
Orangeburg man charged with felony DUI in death
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — An Orangeburg man has been charged with felony driving under the influence after his vehicle hit a dirt bike, killing the biker.
Here is the latest South Carolina news from The Associated Press
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say one boater is dead and a second hospitalized after a fishing trip in Charleston County. The Coast Guard says the boaters were found on high ground near the Edisto River around 7 o'clock yesterday morning after they left on a fishing trip from Edisto Island on Saturday.
SCE&G testing nuclear plant sirens
JENKINSVILLE, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Electric & Gas is testing its emergency siren system at its nuclear power plant in Fairfield County.
36-year-old man dies in Orangeburg dirt bike wreck
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a 36-year-old man has died after he was struck from behind while riding his dirt bike.
SC prison guard shooting suspect to plead guilty
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — An Orangeburg man charged with conspiring to kill a prison guard in a hit orchestrated by an inmate on an illegal cellphone has signed a plea agreement.
SC uninsured unable to access health care options
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — With uninsured South Carolinians facing a midnight deadline for signing up for health care coverage, enrollment counselors are reporting a surge of people seeking their help.
Missing SC Boaters Found; 1 Dead, 1 Hospitalized
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say one boater is dead and a second hospitalized after a weekend fishing trip in Charleston County.
SC districts about party, in this case the GOP
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — It's been a decade since Republicans took control of South Carolina in a development that has marginalized white Democrats.
Consumer Minute: Sunscreen Safety
It's Spring and that means time for flowers to bloom, allergies to hit and the the sun to shine. It's also time to think about adding sunscreen to your daily routine.
SC election ballots set with filing deadline
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The filing period for this year's South Carolina's elections is over, leaving Gov. Nikki Haley and the state's two U.S. senators facing primary challenges in June.
Former state senator Glover speaks at Calhoun High
ST. MATTHEWS, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's first African-American woman elected to the state senate is speaking at Calhoun County High School.
Man charged with threatening to shoot SC sheriff
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — An Orangeburg businessman is facing criminal charges after a deputy says he angrily threatened the local sheriff.
Judge won't revisit SC inmate mental health ruling
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A judge has denied a request by South Carolina prison officials that he should reconsider a ruling on how to deal with inmates' mental health treatment.
SC Sen. Hutto to run for Graham's US Senate seat
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Democratic state Sen. Brad Hutto has filed to run for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Lindsey Graham.
US Sen. Tim Scott draws primary opponent
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Republican U.S. Sen. Tim Scott now has a primary opponent this year.
1-20 blocked at mile marker 88 due to crash
COLUMBIA, SC ( WOLO) Interstate 20 backed up for miles as officials work scene of accident near mile marker 88. There are reports of buses involved in the accident. The traffic is more congested due to the Carolina Cup. We…
Consumer Minute: Chocolate Benefits
Chocolate can boost your productivity at work.
SC unemployment drops to 5.7 percent in February
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's unemployment rate fell to 5.7 percent in February.
