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Panel to discuss civil right history and future

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) โ€” South Carolina Democrats are holding a town hall to discuss the 50th anniversary of the civil rights march on Washington and what needs to happen with race relations in the U.S. in the future. The panel…

Man gets life for double-murder in Lexington

LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) โ€” A man who killed his ex-girlfriend and her new boyfriend in a Lexington County campground nearly six years ago has been sentenced to life in prison. The State newspaper reported (http://bit.ly/14zB71B ) that 53-year-old Roger Cochran…

Haley's campaign: 200 people attended fundraiser

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) รƒยขone spaceโ‚ฌone spaceโ€ Gov. Nikki Haley's re-election campaign says about 200 people attended her private fundraiser with three other Republican governors. The fundraiser Monday evening at a Greenville home followed a public rally with Louisiana Gov. Bobby…

Gov. Haley A Passenger In A Vehicle Crash In June

Columbia, SC (S.L.E.D)- State agents say South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley was a passenger in an SUV that crashed into a concrete pole during a fundraiser in North Carolina two months ago. ย State Law Enforcement Division Chief Mark Keel said…

Cayce school getting free supplies

CAYCE, S.C. (AP) โ€” A school in Cayce is slated to get a special delivery this week. On Wednesday, a load of new, free school supplies is being delivered to C.A. Taylor Elementary School. Earlier this month, the City of…

Haley calls for bells to ring to honor King in SC

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) โ€” Gov. Nikki Haley has declared Wednesday as "Let Freedom Ring Day" in South Carolina to honor the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech. The proclamation signed by Haley encourages people…

Former SC youth pastor accused of assaulting woman

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) โ€” A former Orangeburg church youth minister has been charged with assault and battery after a woman accused him of groping her. The Times and Democrat of Orangeburg reported (http://bit.ly/14D9Jja ) that City Judge Barney Houser set…

Haley reimburses for campaign travel

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) โ€” Gov. Nikki Haley's campaign has reimbursed taxpayers $7,600 for out-of-state fundraisers over the last fiscal year, as per an agreement with agencies that provide her security detail. Campaign spokesman Rob Godfrey said Tuesday checks were mailed…

Life sentence upheld for man in daughter's death

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) โ€” South Carolina's highest court has upheld a life prison sentence for a Rock Hill man convicted in his daughter's 2001 death. The Supreme Court on Wednesday affirmed the sentence of Billy Wayne Cope. Cope was convicted…

D.M.V. Limited Service Thursday

Columbia, SC (S.C.D.M.V.)-A reminder The South Carolina Department Of Motor Vehicles has decided to offer limited services at its Columbia office on Shop Road tomorrow (Thursday). that's because of its proximity to Williams-Brice Stadium.Customers are encouraged to visit the D-M-V's…

ETV airing story of decorated WWII veteran Bell

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) โ€” South Carolina Educational Television is airing the story of World War II veteran Ted Bell, who led a daring attack in 1945 to secure a Japanese ridge. The documentary "Ted Bell and the Ridge" airs at…

Tea Party Express chair visiting Lowcountry

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) โ€” The chairwoman of the Tea Party Express is visiting the South Carolina Lowcountry. The express group is the nation's largest tea party political action committee. Amy Kremer plans a news conference asking that members of Congress…

Morning News of Florence has new publisher, editor

FLORENCE, S.C. (AP) รƒยขone spaceโ‚ฌone spaceโ€ The Morning News of Florence has a new publisher and regional editor. Publisher Stephen Wade and Regional Editor Don Kausler Jr., started their new duties this week, the newspaper (http://bit.ly/14GL4KO) reported. Wade comes from…

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