Bill expanding 4-year-old kindergarten advances
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — An effort to expand South Carolina's full-day 4-year-old kindergarten program to more poor children is advancing in the Senate.
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Complaint: SC district wronged female athletes
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The U.S. Education Department is investigating a discrimination complaint against a South Carolina school district.
Boston police: 3 more suspects in custody bombings
Boston police say three more suspects have been taken into custody in the marathon bombings.
Education innovation discussed at SC meeting
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Business, education and policy leaders from across South Carolina are getting together to talk about ways to revamp the state's schooling.
Board approves up to $326k for new SC State leader
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A state panel has decided the new president of South Carolina State University in Orangeburg could be paid up to $326,000 a year.
South Carolina law officers remember the fallen
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Law enforcement officers across South Carolina are gathering to remember those killed in the line of duty.
Rep. Wilson holding veterans fair in West Columbia
GRANITEVILLE, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson is offering veterans another opportunity to get some helpful information on jobs and benefits.
House OKs removing hotel conveniences from taxes
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Travelers wouldn't pay additional taxes for spa treatments and other conveniences that can be added to hotel bills under a bill approved by the House.
SC House approves ethics reform package
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The House has approved a bill aimed at strengthening South Carolina's ethics laws.
Morning-After Pill Okay for 15-Year-Olds
The Food and Drug Administration has approved the availability of the morning-after pill to girls 15 and older without a prescription.
SC Man Charged with 27 Sex Crimes
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ A maintenance worker at a Greenville County church is charged with 27 sex crimes dating back nearly 40 years.
Beware: Tick Season is Here
The warmer weather can lead many of you to plan more events outdoors, but be careful, you are not the only looking to feed on a little fun in the sun.
Dating Website Billboard Features Sanford
Former South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford is featured on a billboard for a dating website that promotes affairs.
Bill lets Darlington Raceway keep tax exemption
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina House has approved a bill allowing Darlington Raceway to widen its seats and still keep its tax exemption.
SC House approves deleting exit exam requirement
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — High school students would no longer have to pass South Carolina's exit exam to earn a diploma under a bill passed by the House.
Deputy on New Vest: "I'm a survivor"
A near-death experience for one Midlands sheriff's deputy leaves her thankful and ready to put the past behind her. But as ABC Columbia's Monique Williams discovered, as the officer gets a new bullet proof vest, she never wants to forget the day she could've died without the old one.
Extramarital dating billboard features Sanford
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A website that connects people seeking casual and extramarital affairs has put up a billboard featuring the face of former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford.
Lawsuit filed against Santee Cooper
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — An environmental group has sued Santee Cooper, saying the state-owned utility has known for more than a decade that arsenic was seeping from its coal-fired power plant In Conway.
US Sen. Rand Paul to visit SC in June
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Rand Paul is making a trip to South Carolina for a state Republican Party fundraiser later this year.
Budget debate starts in SC Senate Finance
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Senate is focusing on the budget this week.
Caterpillar closing Summerville plant, affects 280
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Caterpillar says it plans to close its Summerville remanufacturing plant next year, a move that will put 280 people out of work.
SC wants to be drone testing site
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina is one of about three dozen states that want to become a testing site for using unmanned drones for domestically.
Suspect killed in chase with Lexington deputies
PELION, S.C. (AP) — An assault suspect has died after a chase with authorities in Lexington County.
Caterpillar Closing Summerville Plant, Affects 280
Caterpillar says it plans to close its Summerville remanufacturing plant next year, a move that will put 280 people out of work.
NBA Veteran Admits He's Gay
It's news that's taken the sports world by storm and catapulted longtime NBA Center for the Washington Wizards onto center stage.
