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DHEC encouraging use of electric lawnmowers

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) โ€” Springtime means it's time to bring the lawnmower out of hibernation, and South Carolina environmental officials say residents can swap their old equipment for something friendlier to the environment.

Small SC counties count on state inmates to help

CHESTER, S.C. (AP) โ€” Supervisor Carlisle Roddey in Chester County says the grass might go uncut and county vehicles would no longer be repaired for just the cost of parts if he couldn't rely on state inmates for labor.

Gas up Again

The average price for a gallon of gas across the U.S. is up to nearly $3.70 a gallon. Prices have risen every day for more than 35 days.

Free Shred Day

You can help protect your personal information by getting your documents shredded, and aid the hungry at the same time.

SCE&G Set to Trim Trees

SCE&G will perform tree trimming activities along overhead utility lines in the following neighborhoods for the next two weeks.

Midlands Twins Bound for Oscar Red Carpet

Some of the most famous names in television including ABC'S own Robin Roberts, are getting ready for the Oscars, Sunday Night at 7pm on ABC Columbia. Two of the Midlands' own are also Oscar bound.

Here is the latest South Carolina news from The Associated Press

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) โ€” South Carolina's top prosecutor is under scrutiny. A campaign consultant for Attorney General Alan Wilson say that 10 to 15 contributions to Wilson's January 2011 inaugural ball were mistakenly not reported. He says Wilson's campaign reports will be amended.

Here is the latest South Carolina news from The Associated Press

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) โ€” CHARLESTON, SC. (AP) โ€” Comedian Stephen Colbert is coming home. He's scheduled to visit his hometown of Charleston Saturday to raise money for his sister's congressional campaign. Elizabeth Colbert Busch is one of two Democrats seeking South Carolina's vacant 1st District congressional seat.

SC's emergency director McKinney departing

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ The director of South Carolina's Emergency Management Division is stepping down from his post and the group's chief of staff is serving as interim director.

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