SC groups combine to press for immigration reform
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A coalition of religious, agriculture and chamber of commerce groups is coming together to press for immigration reform.
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South Carolina House defeats Medicaid expansion
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina House has approved a $6.3 billion spending plan for state taxes after rejecting Democratic efforts to expand Medicaid eligibility as part of the budget.
Gov. Haley's mother hospitalized in Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley's mother remains hospitalized in Columbia.
Prayers for New Pope
Dozens of area members of the Catholic church spent the evening invoking the holy spirit, sending up prayers and guidance for the Cardinal Electors who will elect their new pope.
"Operation Sheriff Reach" to Gather Wednesday
Local supporters of the 2nd Amendment will speak their peace Wednesday.
Local Siren Testing to Take Place
You may hear some alarming sounds right here in the Midlands Wednesday and Thursday
Ex-SC Fire Chief Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement
FLORENCE, S.C. (AP) _ The former chief of a volunteer fire department in Florence County has pleaded guilty to taking more than $200,000 from the department.
Sierra Nevada beer tanks arrive in Charleston
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ Workers at the Port of Charleston have begun unloading 28 mammoth beer brewing tanks being shipped to a new Sierra Nevada brewery in North Carolina.
The Pope and The Issues
As the Conclave at the Vatican is underway, 1.2 billion Catholics await the announcement of the new Pope, who has a voice that resounds on a global level.
Driver Suspension Eligibility Week Statewide
SCDMV will hold the 2013 Driver Suspension Eligibility Week for drivers with certain license suspensions March 11-15, 2013, in all offices across the state.
Cherokee County man cleared in firefighter's death
GAFFNEY, S.C. (AP) — A homeowner in Cherokee County will not be charged in the death of a volunteer firefighter who drove onto the man's property and fought with the homeowner.
Police Release Sketch of Indecent Exposure Suspect
The Columbia Police Department has released a sketch of a man suspected in a recent idecent exposure case.
277 Open Following Fatal Accident
A mid-morning accident has shutdown 277, inbound and outbound lanes.
5 SC schools receive Palmetto's Finest awards
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Five South Carolina schools are being honored as South Carolina's best.
House wants to force restoration of in-person help
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina House members want to force the state's unemployment agency to restore and expand in-person help at 17 rural offices.
Foundation poured for SC's new nuclear reactor
JENKINSVILLE, S.C. (AP) — The 6-foot-thick concrete foundation for South Carolina's new nuclear plant has been poured in Fairfield County.
House panel advances measures to legalize raffles
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Efforts to legalize raffles in South Carolina have taken another step forward.
Construction Project Prompts Road Closure
A construction project in Columbia will keep one road closed until summer.
Columbia Water Proposes Water Hike
You may not think twice about how your water is handled every time your turn on your faucet, but Columbia water and sewer officials are, and are proposing an increase to maintain the current level of quality.
SC Volunteer Firefighter Killed in Wreck
RIDGEVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ A volunteer firefighter in Ridgeville has died in a wreck while responding to a fire call.
Researcher: Zombie fads peak when society unhappy
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A Clemson University researcher says widespread interest in the world of the undead isn't just a random fad.
Rapidly spreading disease found in bats in SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A disease that has killed millions of bats in the eastern U.S. has reached South Carolina.
Local Churches to Gather for Interfaith Conversation on Gun Violence
Friday,churches from across Columbia, of different faiths, will gather for a conversation on gun violence.
Expand Medicaid in SC But at What Cost?
State democrats announced a proposal they claim will give South Carolinians better access to health care. This, as lawmakers enter their budget week. However, republicans say that's a price tag the state can't afford.
House Democrats propose Medicaid expansion plan
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Democrats say the state needs to expand Medicaid eligibility at least as long as the federal government promises to fully cover the cost.
