Legislators to sports league: Change rules or else
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Legislators say this weekend could decide the fate of the South Carolina High School League.
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Autism scholar to visit USC on growth of autism
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Understanding the growth of autism is the focus of a sociology lecture to be delivered next month in Columbia.
SC bill would ban sale of e-cigs to kids
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A House panel has advanced a bill designed to keep electronic cigarettes out of juvenile's hands.
Parents: SC proposal could avert school shootings
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Parents from a Charleston school that authorities say was the scene of a failed shooting say a new proposal could keep South Carolina safer.
Feds give SC fuel fabrication plant good report
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Federal regulators have given good marks to progress at a South Carolina project to turn weapons-grade plutonium into nuclear reactor fuel.
SC group sponsoring info session on biz tax filing
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina African American Chamber of Commerce is offering small business owners a chance to get more information about filing their taxes.
Troopers: Driver Killed after Striking Tree
The South Carolina Highway Patrol says a 2004 Sport Utility vehicle lost control and struck a tree in Orangeburg County, killing the driver.
SC Guard commander accepts South Pole state flag
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Adjutant General Robert Livingston is to receive a South Carolina state flag that was part of an expedition to the South Pole commemorating its discovery.
High Speed Chase Leads to NC Man's Arrest
A North Carolina man and woman are behind bars following a high speed chase than spanned two Midlands counties.
Woman Arrested for Hitting Son with Spatula
A Midlands mother is accused of using a spatula to punish her six-year-old son.
A look at Haley's fundraising team
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Republican Gov. Nikki Haley on Tuesday announced the following 32 people have volunteered to raise money for her potential run for a second term:
2 charged after 5-year-old left alone on SC bus
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — Two former Sumter School District employees are facing charges after authorities say they left a 5-year-old student on a school bus.
Democrats say GOP early voting bill limits access
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina House committee advanced a bill that creates a nine-day window of no-excuse-needed early voting, but limits voters' ability to vote early.
Proposed Bill Aims to Crackdown on DUI's
It's the second time being proposed in the statehouse. The family who lost their daughter to a drunk driver and the head of Mother's Against Drunk Driving hope this year Emma's Law will become law.
Barbara Scott, Richland One School Board Member Dies
Richland School District One officials are mourning the passing of longtime board member Barbara Scott.
Lancaster Man Shot to Death in Home
LANCASTER, S.C. (AP) _ A Lancaster man has been shot to death during a home invasion.
Savannah River Site furloughs 2,000 workers
AIKEN, S.C. (AP) _ About 2,000 workers at the Savannah River Site near Aiken will be working reduced schedules starting next month because of the federal budget cuts. Other employees will be laid off.
How One Woman Escaped Abusive Relationship
In the ten years it took Donna Thompson to finally leave her abusive boyfriend, it would be another nine months to successfully execute her plan of escape. It's all a distant memory now, but she shares her story so other domestic violence victims can empower themselves to leave for good.
Deputy Aull: "It was a day that could've easily gone wrong."
One week after being shot on duty, Richland County Deputy Sheila Aull speaks out.
Haley announces fundraisers for potential campaign
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley says 32 business leaders from across South Carolina have volunteered to help her raise money for a potential re-election campaign.
US Education Dept approves SC plan for evaluations
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The federal Education Department has approved Superintendent Mick Zais' plan for evaluating teachers and principals in South Carolina.
Man arrested for strangling West Columbia woman
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — West Columbia police have arrested a man they say strangled his girlfriend and left their child at home with her mother's body.
SC names 5 finalists for teacher of year
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The state education department has released the names of five finalists for south Carolina Teacher of the Year.
Haley participating in SC health clinic opening
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is taking part in the opening of a new health clinic in Columbia.
SC job fair hosts employers, veteran job seekers
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Fort Jackson and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce are scheduled to host a job fair for military veterans, members of the National Guard and Reserve, and their spouses.
