Columbia, SC (The I.R.S.)-Eager for your 2013 tax refund? Well, if you like to file your federal return at the start of every tax season, you may have to wait a little longer for your check.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina lumber company Canfor Southern Pine is adding a second shift with 50 new jobs at its Darlington site. The president of the firm's southern operations Douglas Warstler says the Darlington operation is being…

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Some young people are spending part of their winter break doing service for others. Youth and adults interested in being involved with Home Works are scheduled to get together on Thursday at Eastminster Presbyterian Church for…

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A legislative panel will try to compromise on separate House and Senate versions of a bill representing the largest overhaul of state government in decades. The conference committee meets Thursday afternoon to get a head start…

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Henry Haitz, publisher and president of The State Media Co., has resigned to take a similar position with Hearst's Connecticut Media Group. His last day with the State (http://bit.ly/1gIrAfj) will be Dec. 31. He has been…

Firefighters say faulty wiring and a Christmas tree started a fire that killed two small children.

We're learning more about the man accused of firing on two deputies in Lee County.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A customer service provider and a Chinese textile company are coming to South Carolina with plans to create roughly 1,150 jobs over five years. STARTEK Inc. announced plans Monday to operate a new customer support center…

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) _ Erosion has washed away sand from some Grand Strand beaches prompting officials to consider banning beach tents in those areas.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) The Associated Press South Carolina daybook for Tuesday, Dec. 17 No Scheduled Events.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina senators are pre-filing proposals for the legislative session that resumes in January. Tuesday is the last day for senators to potentially give their ideas a head start for 2014. House members' last pre-filing deadline…

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Some 150 South Carolina Army National Guard engineers are home from Afghanistan in time for the holidays. Members of the 122nd Engineer Battalion returned to a lively greeting from family and friends Monday evening following a…

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina health officials are launching a new effort to review deaths associated with pregnancy. The Department of Health and Environmental Control this week announced the creation of a committee that will meet regularly to try…

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The University of South Carolina has chosen a specialist in international business from North Carolina as the new dean for the Darla Moore School of Business. USC provost Michael Amiridis says 56-year-old Peter Brews takes over…

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A House panel is considering ethics allegations against Rep. Harold Mitchell. The House Ethics Committee on Tuesday will consider the accusations and his explanations. The Spartanburg Democrat told his colleagues last month that he kept poor…

A smoke detector is being credited with helping save a family from a burning home.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” Three men are being sentenced for their roles in running an illegal gambling business in Columbia. A federal judge on Wednesday is set to hand down sentences for Brett Parker, Jack Parker and Douglas…

MANNING, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” Some South Carolina 5th graders have completed a program that state officials hope will help them stay away from gangs. On Wednesday, 75 students from Manning Elementary School are graduating from G.R.E.A.T., which stands…