Federal regulators discussing MOX plant progress
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Federal regulators are in South Carolina to discuss progress at a delayed, over-budget project to turn weapons-grade plutonium into commercial reactor fuel.
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USC hosts Panthers president Morrison for lecture
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The president of the Carolina Panthers is the featured speaker at a lecture series hosted by the University of South Carolina's College of Hospitality, Retail and Sports Management.
Man gets 5 years for tax fraud involving gangs
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Federal prosecutors say a man who filed more than 600 fraudulent tax returns for gang members and other people has been sentenced to more than five years in prison.
SC House panel advances ethics reform package
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina House panel has advanced a bill that increases politicians' income disclosure, steps up penalties for ethics violations and eliminates legislative ethics panels.
High Court Wrestles with Indian Adoption Dispute
The Supreme Court is trying to sort out a wrenching adoption case involving a Native American child, a biological father who first renounced any interest in her and adoptive parents who were eventually ordered to hand her over to the father.
Gabbie Swainson Honored During Senior Night
It's been nearly a year since Gabbie Swainson disappeared from her Richland County home, but the amount of time she's been gone has not stopped family or friends from keeping her in their hearts and minds.
Abbeville County judge indicted for misconduct
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say an Abbeville County magistrate traded sex for favorable rulings.
Tree Trimmer Dies After 60-Foot Fall in Upstate
PENDLETON, S.C. (AP) _ The Anderson County coroner says a tree trimmer was not using safety equipment when he plunged more than 60 feet to his death.
Former Governor Sanford Trespassed?
A lawyer says ex-South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford trespassed at his ex-wife's home and he has been ordered to appear in court two days after his special congressional election.
Terror in Boston: South Carolina on Alert
South Carolina authorities are in contact with Federal authorities after the terror in Boston Monday, that killed three people and injured more than one hundred others.
GA, SC lawmakers to work on Savannah River issues
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Lawmakers from Georgia and South Carolina are pledging to hold additional meetings to discuss water issues along the Savannah River.
Half-naked woman arrested at SC Statehouse
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a woman was charged with disorderly conduct after she took off most of her clothes during an anti-litter rally at the Statehouse.
Report: Boston Bombs May Have Been Pressure Packed
Law enforcement and Congressional sources told ABC News today there is a leading theory that at least one of the bombs that exploded during the Boston Marathon Monday may have been packed into a pressure cooker, a tactic found in rudimentary bomb-making instructions widely available online.
Local Runner: "I'll be back next year"
Here at home, South Carolina runners, specifically those from the Midlands, prepare to return home. One local marathoner, still in Boston, says he's ready to go back next year, in spite of the bombings.
Woman killed at Whitmire home; suspect charged
WHITMIRE, S.C. (AP) — A Whitmire man is charged with murder in the death of a 17-year-old woman with whom he had a child.
40K SC addicts could be newly covered for care
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Tens of thousands of South Carolinians addicted to drugs or alcohol will become eligible for health insurance under the federal health care overhaul.
SC House to take its 4th week off this year
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina representatives are taking another week off next month.
House passes bill to keep guns from mentally ill
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina House unanimously approved a bill designed to prevent residents deemed mentally ill from buying guns.
Toal: Treasurer, panel dispute 'political theater'
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's top jurist says a dispute between Treasurer Curtis Loftis and the board that oversees pension funds for the state's public workers amounts to "political theater."
More than 130 SC runners were in Boston Marathon
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — More than 130 South Carolina runners were taking part in the Boston Marathon.
Boston Police Search Apartment
REVERE, Mass. (AP) -- Police have been seen carrying several large bags from a suburban Boston apartment that authorities say was searched in connection to the Boston Marathon bombing.
Graham raises $1M in 3 months; has $5.4M in bank
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham raised more than $1 million during the first three months of 2013 and now has nearly $5.4 million in the bank as he prepares for re-election in 2014.
Man charged with murder in West Columbia shooting
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Lexington County deputies have a suspect in the shooting death of a 43-year-old woman last week in West Columbia.
McDonald's manager gets 30 years for fatal robbery
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — A 32-year-old former McDonald's store manager has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for setting up a robbery at his restaurant that ended with an employee being killed.
Whitmire Man Charged in Girl's Murder
A Whitmire man is in custody, soon to be charged in the death of his child's mother.
