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.
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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…
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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.
Police: Fatal SUV crash on bridge was deliberate
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Police say a crash on a bridge over the Congaree River that killed two people was intentional.
Woman dies in fire in Summerton
SUMMERTON, S.C. (AP) — A Clarendon County woman has died in a fire at her home in Summerton.
Lt. Gov. McConnell: I will not hold 2 jobs
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Lt. Gov. Glenn McConnell says he will vacate the office whenever the College of Charleston's board of trustees needs him full-time.
McMaster files for lieutenant governor
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Former Attorney General Henry McMaster is running for lieutenant governor, four years after his unsuccessful bid for governor.
More time to submit briefs in Harrell ethics case
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Attorneys are getting more time to submit briefs to a judge considering a request in the ethics case of House Speaker Bobby Harrell.
Marine: Beaufort on track to get 1st F-35 in June
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort is on track with preparations for the June arrival of its first F-35 fighter jets and pilots.
SC House sends ethics reform to special committee
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina House has created a special committee to evaluate the Senate version of ethics reform legislation.
SC superintendent candidates to meet school boards
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Candidates running to be South Carolina's next schools superintendent have introduced themselves to school board members.
McConnell: SC must prepare for 'gray tsunami'
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Lt. Gov. Glenn McConnell warns lawmakers that a failure to prepare for South Carolina's oncoming "gray tsunami" will cause a budget crisis and human tragedies.
5 expected Graham GOP challengers file paperwork
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — All five of the expected Republican primary challengers to U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham have filed their paperwork and paid the $10,440 fee to run.
Cops: Liquor bottle fight leads to Sumter shooting
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — Investigators say a 50-year-old man shot another man at a Sumter home after an argument about a missing bottle of liquor.
Board approves $188,000 salary for McConnell
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A state board has approved paying $188,000 toward the salary of the College of Charleston's incoming president, Lt. Gov. Glenn McConnell.
SC House approves presidential primary bill
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The House has approved a bill clarifying that the State Election Commission is responsible for South Carolina's future presidential primaries.
DSS director to testify at April committee meeting
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The director of South Carolina's Department of Social Services has agreed to testify before a legislative panel next month.
Sheriff's truck stolen, found in Berkeley County
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — A $40,000 unmarked Orangeburg County's sheriff's truck parked in a deputy's yard has been recovered in Berkeley County after it had been stolen.
USC unveils newly registered garnet, black tartan
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — University of South Carolina students, officials and mascot Cocky are gathering on the historic Horseshoe to help unveil the school's new, registered tartan design.
Charter school supporters rally at SC Statehouse
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — People who support charter schools are gathering for a rally in Columbia.
Sheheen, Haley filing to be on ballot for governor
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — State Sen. Vincent Sheheen has filed for his spot on the ballot to challenge South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley.
Sheheen-Haley for governor 2014 rematch set
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — State Sen. Vincent Sheheen has filed for his spot on the ballot to challenge South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley.
