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Wilson under scrutiny for not reporting donations
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's top prosecutor is under scrutiny for not reporting roughly a dozen donations on campaign filings.
8 Arrests in Sumter Undercover Prostitution Sting
Police are crediting numerous tips with an undercover prostitution sting in Sumter.
Police: Suspect in Photo Wanted for Store Theft
Gaston Police are hoping you recognize the man in this surveillance photo.
150 Soldiers to Leave for Afghanistan
Some of our state's bravest are getting ready to say goodbye to family and friends.
Medical Treatments You Don't Necessarily Need
Cutting down on needless medicine, 17 leading medical specialty societies are behind the "Choosing Wisely" campaign.
Flu Vaccine Ineffective in Elderly
Seniors were one of the main groups urged to get a flu shot this season but for many of them, the vaccine didn't work.
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.
Man Cleared in 2004 SC Killing Sues Deputies
WALHALLA, S.C. (AP) _ A man cleared in the 2004 killing of an Oconee County cab driver is suing the authorities who arrested him.
Here is the latest South Carolina news from The Associated Press
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's Emergency Management Division's director is done after two years on the job. George McKinney says he is leaving in mid-March and chief of staff Kim Stenson is stepping in as interim director. McKinney led operations through Hurricane Irene in September 2011 and the response to the tornado in York county in November 2012.
SC State to continue its search for new president
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina State University trustees have voted to continue looking for a new president.
Sorority Hosts Bone Marrow Drive in Sister's Honor
As ABC's Good Morning America's Robin Roberts returned this week after months of recovering from a bone marrow transplant, awareness has been raised across the country about the importance of people signing up to be placed on the National Bone Marrow Registry. A local sorority champions the same cause but for very personal reasons.
Group wants Harrell to step down from leadership
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A political watchdog group says South Carolina House Speaker Bobby Harrell should step down as speaker while an ethics complaint against him is investigated.
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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SC Senate approves government restructuring bill
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Senate has approved a government restructuring bill that would give the governor more control of bureaucratic functions.
USC hosts environmental educators' conference
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A conference of college and university environmental educators from across the Southeast is being held at the University of South Carolina.
House Ways and Means advances spending bill
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The House budget-writing committee has advanced a spending plan that includes $75 million for Medicaid initiatives designed to improve residents' health.
SC wants to discuss food stamp changes with feds
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina officials hope restricting what people can buy with food stamps will cut down on obesity.
Troopers Search for Vehicle of Interest in Hit-and-Run
The South Carolina Highway Patrol continues to look for a truck believed to be involved in an Orangeburg County hit-and-run.
Pelion Man Arrested for Indecent Exposure
A registered sex offender in Lexington County, who was awaiting trial on an indecent exposure charge, is again accused of showing too much in public.
Local Dentists to Offer Free Care
It's an attempt to bring a healthy smile to those in need.
Cereal Recalled for Possible Glass Fragments
Here's a wake-call before eating your breakfast tomorrow.
Son Charged with Murder in SC Mom's Death
ANDERSON, S.C. (AP) _ Charges have been upgraded against an Anderson County man charged with setting his mother on fire.
Crash Involving Semi Closes Portion of I-20
The South Carolina Highway Patrol is asking drivers to be cautious along a portion of Interstate 20 in Kershaw County Thursday night.
