South Carolina passes statewide texting ban
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina lawmakers have overwhelmingly passed a statewide ban on texting while driving.
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Vote on Charleston School of Law sale delayed
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A for-profit company that wants to buy the Charleston School of Law will wait before it asks the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education to approve the sale.
Sen. John Courson Explains Abrupt Resignation
Republican state senator John Courson says he feels he was forced to resign his position as president pro tempore. This, after hearing that personal friend and current Lt. Governor Glen McConnell, is expected to step down later this week.
DSS hearings to go on despite Koller's resignation
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Members of a Senate panel investigating South Carolina's child welfare agency say their work is not over, even though the agency's director has stepped down.
SC man charged with murder in Orangeburg stabbing
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — A 52-year-old man is dead and his 73-year-old roommate has been charged with murder after an apparent dispute at an Orangeburg home.
Pharmaceuticals plant opening in West Columbia
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A multi-million-dollar pharmaceuticals plant in Lexington County is officially opening.
South Carolina close to adopting texting ban
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A joint state House and Senate committee has reached a compromise on legislation which would ban on texting while driving in South Carolina.
Senators urging McConnell not to resign Thursday
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Senate Judiciary Chairman Larry Martin says he's urging Lt. Gov. Glenn McConnell to wait two weeks before resigning as South Carolina's No. 2 politician.
Crews: Worker injured overnight at West Columbia plant
A man is in the hospital after getting stuck in a piece of machinery while at work.
SC legislators pass bill panning powdered alcohol
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Legislature has passed a bill banning powdered alcohol in South Carolina.
New video shows Bergdahl's release
The Taliban have released a video showing the handover of American soldier Bowe Bergdahl in Afghanistan.
Bojangles' offering free afternoon drink
If you're in need an afternoon pick-me-up, then head over to Bojangles'.
New exhibit coming to SC State Museum
The South Carolina State Museum is ready to travel back in time.
Veteran's Daughter Upset with Dorn's Care of Father
As lawmakers in Washington scramble to find a solution to the veterans administration's problems. People across the country and in the Midlands are in need of care.
Sheheen: South Carolina could help veterans
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Democratic gubernatorial candidate Sen. Vincent Sheheen is proposing South Carolina agencies help veterans who aren't getting health care and financial assistance from the federal government.
Truck overturns spilling tons of human waste in SC
FORT MILL, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a truck carrying 18 tons of treated human waste has crashed in Fort Mill as the driver tried to get onto Interstate 77.
Man loses appeal related to death of SC teen
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A man serving a federal prison term related to the death of a South Carolina teenager has lost an appeal.
Governor signs Port Royal sale legislation
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley has signed legislation that forces the sale of the Port Royal property near Beaufort where the state used to run a small port.
Rep. Pope says he'll run for governor in 4 years
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Republican state Rep. Tommy Pope says he plans to run for governor in 2018.
SC lawmakers try to find ethics compromise
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The leader of a committee trying to hash out a compromise on an ethics reform bill feels confident something will pass before this year's session ends, but he is not sure how far the changes will go.
SC's top legal office weighs in on law school sale
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's top legal office says that the Commission of Higher Education has no case to prevent a for-profit company from purchasing the Charleston School of Law.
Commission won't punish 2010 candidates for quirk
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Ethics Commission is cautioning candidates in next month's primary runoff not to accept donations that put them over the per-cycle state limit.
American Red Cross sponsoring SC blood drives
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The American Red Cross is encouraging people around South Carolina to donate blood this summer.
Former Charlotte mayor expected in federal court
Former Charlotte Mayor Patrick Cannon is expected to plead guilty in federal court Tuesday on a public corruption charge related to his March arrest.
Study: Storm name impacts your hurricane evacuation plan
A new study published by the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences finds that people are slightly less likely to flee an oncoming storm with a feminine name than a masculine one.
