SC Democratic June ballot to ask about marijuana
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Democratic primary ballot in June will ask voters whether they support legalizing medical marijuana to treat severe illnesses.
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VP Joe Biden to give USC commencement address
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Vice President Joe Biden is delivering the commencement address at the University of South Carolina next month.
Edisto, Haw rivers considered endangered
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A national conservation group has named two rivers in the Carolinas as among the nation's 10 most endangered.
Lexington added to SC federal disaster declaration
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Lexington County has been added to South Carolina areas eligible for federal disaster relief after a February storm that caused more than $430 million in damage.
Packaging firm expands in SC's Lexington County
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A manufacturer and distributor of industrial packaging is expanding and revamping a warehouse in Lexington County and plans to add up to 130 new jobs.
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Prosecutors in Daytona Beach, Fla., say they've filed attempted second-degree murder and child abuse charges against a pregnant South Carolina woman who drove a minivan carrying her three small children into the Atlantic surf. Volusia County Sheriff's deputies initially arrested 32-year-old Ebony Wilkerson on three counts each of attempted first-degree murder and child abuse charges following the March 4 incident.
Columbia Passes Ball Park Agreement
It was a close vote, and not one that came easily but Columbia is now committed to playing ball.
No charges in death of 6-year-old SC boy
NORTH, S.C. (AP) — No charges are being filed against a pickup truck driver who struck and killed a 6-year-old Orangeburg County boy who was crossing the road to get to his school bus.
4 teen suspects extradited from SC to Tennessee
NEWBERRY, S.C. (AP) — The four Tennessee teens who led South Carolina police on a 10-hour chase last week have been extradited.
Toyota recalls about 6.4 million vehicles globally
Toyota Motor Corp. is recalling 6.39 million vehicles globally for a variety of problems spanning nearly 30 models in Japan, the U.S., Europe and other places.
Haleys host Easter egg hunt at Governor's Mansion
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley is hosting an Easter egg hunt at the Governor's Mansion.
SC gas prices jump 17 cents in past month
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gas prices in South Carolina have jumped 17 cents in the past month.
USC asks people to register for bone marrow search
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A growing number of people in South Carolina are waiting for life-saving bone marrow transplants.
USC professors discuss crisis in Ukraine, Russia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Five experts from the University of South Carolina are scheduled to discuss the ongoing crisis between Russia and the Ukraine.
USC Students Hold Bone Marrow Drive
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- A growing number of people in South Carolina are waiting for life-saving bone marrow transplants.
Inspector general: SC State diverted $6.5 million
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The inspector general says South Carolina State University has diverted $6.5 million meant for agriculture research to cover debts since 2007.
Report: SC schools aren't improving fast enough
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — An annual report by the Education Oversight Committee shows that South Carolina schools are still not improving fast enough to prepare students to be successful for the global economy.
SC senators reject putting DJJ in charge of school
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Senators disagree with a proposal to put the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice in charge of a public residential school for troubled teens.
First Family Easter Egg Hunt
Governor Nikki Haley and the First Family will host the 2014 Easter Egg Hunt on Wednesday, April 9 from 4:30-5:30 PM at the Governor's Mansion Complex.
No Charges in Fatal Pickens County Shooting
PICKENS, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities won't charge a woman who killed her 47-year-old husband last month in their Easley home because he was swinging a knife at her and grabbed a rifle just before he was killed.
Bridge Legal For Some In South Carolina
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-The South Carolina Senate has approved a bill aimed at allowing retirees to legally play bridge. T
University merger compromise passes SC committee
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The House budget-writing committee has advanced a bill to create a research university within the College of Charleston.
Manhunt Underway for 2 Shooting Suspects
A manhunt for two shooting suspects is underway near Chaping involving both the Newberry County Sheriff's Office and the Lexington County Sheriff's Department.
Louisiana Gov. Jindal to speak to SC Republicans
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal is coming to South Carolina to speak at the state Republican party's annual fundraising dinner.
Columbia City Council set to take up City Baseball vote
Play Ball, that's up for debate at Columbia City council Tuesday evening. The council is set to take take a third vote on the proposed city baseball stadium that would be built on the old mental health site off Bull Street.
