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APNewsBreak: Justices asked to hear benefits suit

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) โ€” The leaders of groups representing teachers and state employees are asking the state Supreme Court to take up its lawsuit against a panel led by Gov. Nikki Haley for ignoring the budget and hiking workers' health insurance premiums.

Senator: Jobless agency wrongly providing benefits

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) โ€” A Senate subcommittee chairman wants to know why South Carolina's unemployment agency awarded jobless benefits to people fired for misconduct, seemingly disregarding a law signed in June.

Back to School with Safety

While you are gearing up to send your little ones back to school, a new website is helping parents add more than your typical paper and pencils.

SC--Justices Asked to Hear Benefits Suit

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ The leaders of groups representing teachers and state employees are asking the state Supreme Court to take up its lawsuit against a panel led by Gov. Nikki Haley for ignoring the budget and hiking workers' health insurance premiums.

SC--Jobless Agency Implementing New Law

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ The director of South Carolina's unemployment agency says fired employees are losing jobless benefits as called for under a new state law, though he acknowledges mistakes were made.

An Inside Look at SWAT Training

Our cameras were rolling when several law enforcement agencies from across South Carolina joined forces Wednesday to train SWAT style near Lake Murray.

Brett Parker Indicted in Ascot Murders

A major development in the double murders in Ascot. Brett Parker has been indicted by a Richland County Grand Jury on two counts of murder in the deaths of his wife, Tammy Parker and family friend, Brian Capnerhurst.

Medical Experts: Whooping Cough Comeback

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is now urging children and adults, 18 months and older, to get vaccinated, because of what they call the worst epidemic of Pertussis (Whooping Cough) in the last 50 years.

Blessing of the Totem Poles in the Midlands

Midlands campers are getting a taste of South Carolina's rich history. With the help of resident artist Olga Yukhno nine six-foot tall totem poles were dedicated at Saluda Shoals Park.

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