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Two arrested in SCSU Shooting
Two people have been arrested and charged in connection with a shooting death at South Carolina State University.
Haley assails Gingrich's Medicare plan criticism
South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley says Newt Gingrich's criticism of a sweeping Medicare overhaul proposal won't play in early voting South Carolina and is calling on the presidential hopeful to explain himself.
Legislators OK anti-illegal immigration bill
South Carolina legislators have advanced a bill that requires officers to try to check the status of people they suspect are in the country illegally.
Senate may add $105 million to SC school budgets
South Carolina senators are considering adding $105 million to local school budgets thanks to growing state revenues.
Amazon Deal, Round Two
After an initial vote to not grant special tax exemption status for amazon.com, state lawmakers prepare to vote again on whether to bring the online retailer to South Carolina after all.
Legislators vote to ban liquor sales on Christmas
Liquor stores across South Carolina would be allowed to open their doors on Election Day but must close on Christmas under legislation heading to the House.
Legislators could bar mailed speeding tickets
Legislators have advanced a bill meant to stop a South Carolina town from using a camera and radar system to send traffic tickets through the mail.
Senate strips funding from state prosecutors
South Carolina senators have voted by a narrow margin to scrap funding for state prosecutors.
Report: More people will reduce Southern forests
Population growth and urbanization could reduce the 200 million acres of forestland in the U.S. South over the next 50 years.
Lawsuit claims conspiracy against SC disabled
A federal lawsuit accuses employees of South Carolina agencies and a nonprofit organization of conspiring to withdraw needed day health services from severely disabled adults and instead send them to work activity centers funded with taxpayer money.
Tea party says budget votes can cost Senate seats
Tea party activists say that South Carolina lawmakers who have resumed debate on a $6 billion state spending plan could lose their jobs if they vote to spend too much.
Three arrested in Camden murder
Three people have been arrested in connection with what investigators are saying was an home invasion and murder Monday night.
Opposing Sides Speak Out on Amazon
Opposing sides of a proposed sales tax exemption for Amazon.com are gearing up for a second vote in the South Carolina House.
Lawsuit for SC Disabled
A federal lawsuit accuses employees of South Carolina agencies and a nonprofit organization of conspiring to withdraw needed day health services from severely disabled adults and instead send them to work activity centers funded with taxpayer money.
Amazon Tax Break being Pushed Again
Opposing sides of a proposed sales tax exemption for Amazon.com are gearing up for a re-vote in the South Carolina House.
GOP Field Clears Up
Okay, so Trump, Huckabee out. Gingrich in. Haley? Maybe.
DOJ officials to visit Berkeley County jail
U.S. Justice Department officials are visiting the Berkeley County jail in the center of a federal lawsuit over a policy barring inmates from reading materials other than the Bible.
Church sues over fellowship hall near air base
A church near the Marine Corps Air Station in Beaufort is suing Beaufort County after it rejected plans for a fellowship hall.
Regulators hold hearing on nuclear request
South Carolina regulators are considering whether Duke Energy should continue to spend money to keep its nuclear options open.
Debate Resumes on $6 Billion SC Budget
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) --Debate is scheduled to resume on a proposed $6 billion spending plan for South Carolina. Tuesday's Senate debate marks the beginning of an unusually long four weeks talking about a budget that normally takes no longer than…
Trump cancels Columbia event
Developer Donald Trump has cancelled what would have been his first foray into South Carolina. Trump called Monday to cancel an appearance Wednesday at a Columbia Tea Party rally at the Statehouse. Trump said Monday he will not run for president.
Home sales, prices down in April from last year
Home sales and prices were down last month compared with a year ago, but last year's figures got a boost from a federal tax incentive for homebuyers.
1 million gallons of sewage spill into SC creek
South Carolina environmental officials say about 1 million gallons of untreated sewage have spilled into a York County creek that eventually flows into the Catawba River.
Judge approves $30M settlement in Duke Energy suit
A federal judge has approved a $30 million settlement to end a class-action lawsuit accusing Duke Energy Corp. of breaking federal law when it changed its retirement plan.
