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SC House advances bill on control of court dockets

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina House has approved a bill returning control of court dockets to prosecutors.

Greenville Police Shot at Suspect 24 Times

GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ Investigators say a man shot to death last month in the parking lot of the Greenville County Law Enforcement Center threatened to kill two officers and showed them a glue gun made to look like a real firearm.

Will a New Car Help Stop Texting & Driving?

Wednesday, AT&T brought the true reality of texting behind the wheel to the State House with a new simulated car.

Raffles could become legal in SC

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Nonprofits could legally hold raffles under legislation advancing in the South Carolina Senate.

Ethics reform bills introduced in SC Senate

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Measures to strengthen South Carolina's ethics laws have been introduced in the Senate.

Police Search For Suspect Following Chase

We now have a face to put with the suspect Irmo investigators say led police on a chase Tuesday.

Log Truck Driver Killed in Fatal Collision

One person is dead and another hospitalized after a collision on Highway 601 Wednesday morning.

Boil Water Advisory

There is a boil water advisory from the City of West Columbia.

U.S. Postal Service to End Saturday Mail Delivery

Weekend mail delivery is about to come to an end.

DHEC chief: Restrict food stamps, curb obesity

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's public health chief says further restricting what people can buy with food stamps might be a way to cut down on the state's obesity problem.

House approves bill creating shorter SC session

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's regular legislative session would last just three months each year under a measure tentatively approved by the House.

Identity of Driver Killed in Tanker Accident Released

The Richland County Coroner has released the name of the man killed when his tanker truck overturned on I-20 Tuesday night.

DHEC shows HIV, AIDS impact on black community

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina health officials are marking the 13th annual National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day with a series of events.

Fla. developer to plead in SC State kickback probe

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Florida developer has been charged as part of an alleged kickback scheme involving a former trustee at South Carolina State University.

Discounted Kenny Chesney Tickets Available

If you thought you'd missed your chance to get Kenny Chesney tickets we've got some good news for you.

AT&T in SC to show texting and driving dangers

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — AT&T is spending some time at the South Carolina Statehouse to talk about the dangers of texting while driving.

USC alumni advocate at Statehouse for 8 campuses

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Alumni, students and advocates of the University of South Carolina and its eight regional campuses are heading to the Statehouse to advocate on behalf of public higher education.

DeMint founding new South Carolina think tank

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Former U.S. Sen. Jim DeMint is launching a conservative think tank in South Carolina.

Bill on sweepstakes machines advances in SC House

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A bill specifying that sweepstakes machines are illegal gambling is advancing in the South Carolina House.

Man gets 5 years in death after football game

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A man has been ordered to spend five years in prison for his role in a fight that killed a man outside Williams-Brice Stadium following a South Carolina football game.