Justices reverse judge on SC bed tax complaint
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Supreme Court has ruled against Myrtle Beach in how the city distributed $300,000 in accommodations tax money.
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USC hosts speaker on genes, medical treatment
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The University of South Carolina is hosting a speaker discussing the potential use of genetic information for tailoring medical care.
No charges filed in fatal shooting in Orangeburg
NORTH, S.C. (AP) — The Orangeburg County sheriff says there will be no charges filed against a 23-year-old woman who shot and killed her boyfriend during a domestic dispute last weekend.
SC House panel to discuss anti-gang bill
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A bill that would tack on extra prison time for a crime that benefits a criminal gang in South Carolina is up for debate in a House panel.
SC lawmakers meet to select state's chief justice
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina legislators are deciding who will lead the state's top court.
Bats seen inside Orangeburg hospital
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Bats have been seen in a hospital in Orangeburg.
Driver that struck and killed man calls troopers
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Troopers in South Carolina say the driver that hit and killed a man found on the side of a road in Columbia has contacted them.
SC House could pay for review of college spending
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The chairman of the House budget-writing committee is looking to hire a national consultant to evaluate spending by South Carolina's public colleges and find savings that can reduce tuition.
City Council Talks about Playing Ball
City Council members met before a packed crowd inside City Hall as residents waited to hear new details surrounding the Bull Street Project.
Home Invasion Results In Schools Locked Down
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-It was a tense morning for two northeast Columbia schools, who had to be placed on lockdown following a shooting. Richland County deputies say around 11:30 this morning, two people entered a home on Brookfield Road. Investigators say one man was shot during the incident, his condition is unknown at this time.
DOT Moves Up Replacement of Spartanburg Bridge
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) _ Work to replace a bridge over Interstate 585 in Spartanburg has been moved up by five months after the bridge was heavily damaged.
'Truthful Tuesday' Protesters Rally for Medicaid Expansion
Truthful Tuesday protesters returned to the State House Tuesday to push for Medicaid expansion.
Feds charge 10 from SC, Ga., in lottery scam
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Federal prosecutors in South Carolina say 10 people are charged in a lottery scam.
Medal of Honor Museum seeks $11 million from SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The organizers of the planned $100 million National Medal of Honor Museum on the South Carolina coast are asking state lawmakers for $11 million for the project.
SC Truthful Tuesday rally heads inside Statehouse
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A coalition of groups that wants South Carolina to spend more on health care, education and other social issues held another protest at the Statehouse.
APNewsBreak: Zais' deputy to enter GOP race
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Charmeka Childs says she's running to be South Carolina's next schools superintendent.
Deputies: Man Shot, Killed Attempting to Mediate Bar Fight
Lexington deputies say a man who was trying to break up a bar fight was shot and killed Sunday.
SC--Daybook
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Associated Press South Carolina daybook for Tuesday, Feb. 4
Deadly Hit and Run Investigated
Authorities are trying to figure out who was driving a vehicle that struck a killed man and fled the scene along Farrow Road.
Video shows DUI arrest of SCDOT director
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Police dashboard video of the arrest of former Department of Transportation director Robert St. Onge shows him telling the arresting trooper he had some vodka the night before but did not consider himself impaired.
Cops: Woman kills boyfriend after he attacks her
NORTH, S.C. (AP) — Orangeburg County deputies say a 23-year-old woman shot and killed her boyfriend after he dragged her back into a house in North and punched her in the head.
SC biz leaders welcome DC immigration discussion
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Some South Carolina business leaders are pleased Congress appears willing to take up immigration reform this year.
7-Year-Old Killed in Accident
SUMTER, S.C. (WOLO) -- The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly collision.
Myrtle Beach Council Prefers Cruising to Strolling
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) _ It seems members of the Myrtle Beach City Council prefer cruising to strolling.
Authorities Say A Midlands Woman Shot And Killed Her Boyfriend
Columbia, SC (WOLO)- Deputies in Orangeburg say a 23 year old woman shot and killed her boyfriend. Investigators say the couple began arguing around 1:30 this morning. When she tried to leave the home, deputies say Jeremy Williamson pulled her back inside and began punching her.
