USC seeks $5M for extended summer session
The University of South Carolina is seeking an additional $5 million for an expanded summer session that redefines the school year as three full semesters.
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Power still out for some in South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Crews are working to restore electric service across South Carolina after a powerful winter storm moved across the state.
USC business school offers online tool for budgets
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Researchers at the University of South Carolina have a new online tool to help state leaders understand the effect of potential taxes.
Deputies: Dangerous Sexual Assault Suspect in Custody
Orangeburg County deputies say a man they considered extremely dangerous is now in custody.
Search for 3 Missing People Comes to End
The bodies of three missing people, including a South Carolina man, have been found in Louisiana.
Officials Ask for School Route Safety Feedback
You have a chance to voice your opinion when it comes to the safety of elementary students in Columbia.
Toyota Recall Involves 1 Million Cars
Toyota just claimed the crown as the world's largest automaker, but now the Japanese carmaker is handling another major recall.
Crazy Weather Hits Midlands
The weather is changing by the second. What started out as a windy day turned out to be pretty messy.
Tornado Watch in effect until 1 a.m.
A line of strong and severe storms has finally arrived in the Midlands, putting residents on watch as powerful winds are whipping throughout the area.
Agriculture agency seeks $14M for Farmers Market
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ The S.C. Department of Agriculture is asking legislators for $14.4 million to own a bigger share of the State Farmers Market.
Teen Charged with Killing Grandmother in Chester
CHESTER, S.C. (AP) _ Investigators say a 17-year-old man was part of a plot to attack his grandmother in their Chester home.
Tree Falls on Car With Man Inside
A storm packing winds nearly 30 miles per hour rolled through the Midlands Wednesday, sending one tree on top of a car with a man inside.
Cuts to welfare payments to be partially restored
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's welfare recipients will see a slight increase in their payments starting in April.
Early voting bill advances in SC Senate
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A bill to implement early voting in South Carolina is making progress in the state Legislature.
Active Pattern for Wednesday's Weather
An active weather pattern Wednesday brings rain, storms, and damaging winds to the Midlands.
Body of Missing Man found in Lake Murray
The Newberry County Sheriff's Office says the body of a missing man has been found in Lake Murray.
Senate panel to mull early voting bills for SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina lawmakers are scheduled to take another look at early voting.
Haley hosting legislators for education talk
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley is hosting legislators at the Governor's Mansion to discuss education funding reform.
SC meeting marks 200th birthday of composer Wagner
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The 200th anniversary of the birthday of Germany composer Richard Wagner is being marked by a symposium and a silent film showing at the University of South Carolina.
State board approves golf resort for Lake Hartwell
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A state panel has approved plans for a $100 million golf resort planned for Lake Hartwell.
Man shot in Lancaster last weekend dies
LANCASTER, S.C. (AP) — Police in Lancaster say a man shot and wounded last weekend has died in a hospital.
Sumter County man dies in fire
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — Sumter County officials say a man has died in a mobile home fire.
SC justices to hear Haley's ethics appeal in March
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Supreme Court is hearing an appeal this spring from a Republican activist who accused Gov. Nikki Haley of ethics violations.
Senators: SC restructuring bill fast-tracked
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Lawmakers insist they've fast-tracked a government restructuring bill, even as Gov. Nikki Haley criticizes what she calls a stalling tactic.
Eckstrom: SC bases may face budget perfect storm
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A state official says South Carolina's military communities are facing looming budget pressures that could slice into civilian and military jobs.
