SC hospital found guilty of $39M in false claims
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina hospital has been found guilty of collecting millions of dollars in false Medicare claims.
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Dad Kicked Out, Parker Trial Drama
Day Two of the Brett Parker double murder trial started off with the defendant's father being held in contempt and kicked out of the courtroom.
New award winner announced at Lake City arts fest
LAKE CITY, S.C. (AP) — A portrait of Steve Jobs made with Apple computer parts is the new winner of the $25,000 People's Choice prize at the ArtFields art festival in Lake City.
SC senators advance education bills to floor
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Bills aimed at boosting children's chances for success in school are heading to the Senate floor.
New congressman Sanford, ex-wife settle complaint
Newly elected Congressman Mark Sanford and his ex-wife have settled a complaint that said he was at her home without her permission in violation of their divorce agreement.
SC officers to again pay more for pensions in 2014
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's law enforcement officers and firefighters will again be required to put a higher percentage of their salaries toward their retirement benefits than other public workers.
Prison for 3 in Killing of US Couple in Caribbean
A judge in St. Maarten has convicted three men and issued prison sentences in the killing of a South Carolina couple who owned a home in the Caribbean country.
New Developments in Brett Parker Trial
More than 6 hours of testimony from nearly a dozen witnesses leaves a courtroom full of emotions on the 3 day of court.
Man Gets 26 Years in SC Sexual Assault Killing
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ A Greer man has been sentenced to 26 years in prison for killing a woman during a violent sexual assault.
Waiting For Tax Refunds
(WOLO) Columbia, SC-Many Americans who filed their income taxes early are still waiting for their refund.
SC Supreme Court throws out lawsuit on sales taxes
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Supreme Court has thrown out a lawsuit challenging billions of dollars in sales tax exemptions.
Sex, Lies, Money and a 911 Tape
Jurors heard the frantic 9-1-1 call Brett Parker made just moments after his wife and business associate were gunned down in Parker's own home.
Consultants: Cybersecurity set-up to cost $15M
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Cybersecurity consultants say South Carolina should spend $15 million next year to better secure residents' personal data.
SC board votes to seek extended credit monitoring
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina lawmakers want to extend and enhance credit services for taxpayers compromised by last fall's hacking at the Revenue Department.
SC Senate panel advances ethics reform
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina Senate panel has advanced an ethics reform package that removes ethics investigations from legislators.
High Water Causing Issues in the Midlands
The flood gates have opened across the Midlands after several days of heavy rain.
Ohio Missing Women Give Hope
News of three women missing for more than a decade, hidden in their own neighborhoods now found alive gives law enforcement agencies here at home hope.
Guns, Stun Guns Taken from Timmonsville Town Hall
TIMMONSVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say some handguns and stun guns have been stolen from Timmonsville Town Hall.
Mark Sanford Wins Special Election
(WOLO) Columbia, SC-Former Governor Mark Sanford, has been elected to the U.S. House, District 1 in South Carolina.
Missing in the Midlands
The reports of three women found alive in Ohio after missing for a decade could spark hope for families of those missing in the Midlands.
Jurors, Witnesses Chosen in Parker Case
Just over 90 potential jurors and 150 possible witnesses were questioned today in the Brett Parker trial about their ability to be fair and impartial during the trial.
Furman president leaving after less than 3 years
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Furman University's president is leaving after less than three years in office.
80 acres at heart of SC State probe up for auction
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Land at the center of an alleged kickback scheme involving former South Carolina State University officials is up for auction.
Congaree park expects floodwaters over trails
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Congaree National Park southeast of Columbia is expecting floodwaters over most of its trails this week.
DEW director: Overpayments down, collections up
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's interim unemployment director says the agency is overpaying less and recouping more of the excess benefits that are doled out.
