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Dusting of snow in South Carolina

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Parts of central and northwestern South Carolina got a dusting of snow. The National Weather Service reports snow fell late Tuesday across parts of the state. Lancaster County's emergency management office reported about a half inch…

Haley calls on legislators to pass ethics reform

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley is urging South Carolina legislators to send her an ethics reform bill that restores public trust in government. The Republican governor issued a warning Wednesday, saying she will publicly expose any lawmaker who…

Fewer than 600 in SC secured health coverage

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” Federal officials say 572 South Carolinians managed to secure health insurance through the problem-plagued federal website in its first month. They were among 26,794 people covered by new policies across the 36 states where…

Avoiding High Utility Costs

Columbia, SC (CNN)-Your monthly heating bill doesn't have to suck the money out of your wallet. You can save as much as 25-percent by following these tips.

DHEC holding flu vaccine clinic in Swansea

SWANSEA, S.C. (AP) — The state health department is partnering with Lexington Medical Center to vaccinate people against the flu. On Thursday, officials from the hospital and the Department of Health and Environmental Control are scheduled to give flu shots…

I-20 westbound lane shift to start Sunday

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Construction crews are shifting lanes again on the Interstate 20 widening project east of Columbia. The S.C. Department of Transportation says crews will split the westbound lanes starting Sunday from mile marker 83 to mile marker…

AT&T again bringing texting simulator to SC

CAYCE, S.C. (AP) — AT&T is back in South Carolina, warning about the dangers of texting and driving. Company representatives are making eight stops throughout the state this week with a simulator that lets visitors try to send a text…

SC Medicaid agency awards Baby-Friendly hospitals

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's Medicaid agency is awarding a combined $800,000 to four hospitals in a contest aimed at improving children's health through breast-feeding. The four hospitals reaching Baby-Friendly status by the contest deadline are in Georgetown, Murrells…

Upstate pastor chosen to lead SC Baptists

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — An upstate pastor has been selected as president of the South Carolina Baptist Convention. The Rev. D.J. Horton was chosen Wednesday at an annual convention in Columbia. He will serve a one-year term and succeeds the…

I-20 westbound lane shift to start Saturday

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Construction crews are shifting lanes again on the Interstate 20 widening project east of Columbia. The South Carolina Department of Transportation says crews will split the westbound lanes starting Saturday from mile marker 83 to mile…

AT&T again bringing texting simulator to SC

CAYCE, S.C. (AP) — AT&T is back in South Carolina, warning about the dangers of texting and driving. Company representatives are making eight stops throughout the state this week with a simulator that lets visitors try to send a text…

Upstate pastor chosen to lead SC Baptists

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — An upstate pastor has been selected as president of the South Carolina Baptist Convention. The Rev. D.J. Horton was chosen Wednesday at an annual convention in Columbia. He will serve a one-year term and succeeds the…

DHEC holding flu vaccine clinic in Swansea

SWANSEA, S.C. (AP) — The state health department is partnering with Lexington Medical Center to vaccinate people against the flu. On Thursday, officials from the hospital and the Department of Health and Environmental Control are scheduled to give flu shots…

Inmate charged in 2012 riot at SC prison

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” A South Carolina inmate is facing new charges in connection with holding a guard hostage at a maximum security prison last year. The State Law Enforcement Division said Thursday 24-year-old Brian Rashard Garris had…

Wiretapping in Irmo Leads To Charges

Irmo, SC (SC Law Enforcement Division)-A former administrative assistant at The South Carolina Department Of Juvenile Justice is in some hot water tonight.Leann Cudd is charged with wiretapping.Authorities say she placed her I-Phone underneath the closed door of the Inspector…

SC to release state jobless figures for September

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina officials are ready to release the state's unemployment rate, an announcement that's several weeks late because of the federal government shutdown. The Department of Employment and Workforce is scheduled to release jobless figures for…

Attorney for Gay Couple: 'We're Not Surprised'

An attorney for married, same-sex couple, Katherine Bradacs and Tracie Goodwin, says they are prepared to move forward in their efforts to have the state of South Carolina recognize their union, even though South Carolina bans same-sex marriage.

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