Lexington County Declared Federal Disaster Area
Lexington, SC (WOLO)-February's ice storm lead "The Federal Emergency Management Agency," to declare Lexington county eligible for federal disaster relief.
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'Emma's Law' heading to SC governor's desk
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A bill aimed at preventing more drunken driving deaths in South Carolina is heading to the governor's desk.
Emma's Law Passes Senate
The proposed Emma's Law could be signed by Gov. Nikki Haley as soon as next week.
Haley: All SC agencies need a code of conduct
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley says some South Carolina employees aren't behaving or using state resources properly because agencies haven't set clear rules.
SC Woman Charged with Murder in Husband's Death
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say a woman is facing a murder charge in the death of her husband at their North Augusta home.
Inventory shows SC agencies own 12,300 assets
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley says state agencies own far too much property in South Carolina, and much of it should be sold.
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.
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.
Here is the latest South Carolina news from The Associated Press
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.
