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SC Democrat with Criminal Past Runs for Congress

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina Democratic leaders are trying to decide whether to support a convicted felon running for Congress as a Democrat. Bryan Lamont ``Ryan B'' Doyle of Aiken won this week's Democratic primary the state's 3rd Congressional district, which stretches along the state's western edge.

SC House Ethics approves subpoenas in Haley case

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The House Ethics Committee has subpoenaed 10 people to testify in its investigation into allegations that Gov. Nikki Haley illegally lobbied while a member of the House.

SC Woman Dies in Crash During Police Chase

BEAUFORT, S.C. (AP) _ A 34-year-old Beaufort woman has died after she was in a wreck during a police chase. Beaufort police say Courtney Lynn Green died after her car hit a tree early Thursday.

Columbia, Richland County Officers Unite to Fight Crime

Joining forces to keep you safe. That's the goal of the Richland County Sheriff's Department and the City of Columbia Police Department, as the two agencies signed an agreement vowing to officially work together to fight crime.

Saluda Co. Sheriff Indicted

Saluda County Sheriff Jason Booth has been indicted on one charge of misconduct in office for using an inmate to work on his private property.

Witnesses Named in Haley Ethics Case

The House Ethics Committee has subpoenaed 10 people to testify in its investigation into allegations that Gov. Nikki Haley illegally lobbied while a member of the House.

$10K Donation Helps Feed K9 Officers

A citizen, a non-profit organization and a corporation have joined forces to make Richland County a safer place to live, work and play, according to the sheriff.

Clemson Tuition Increases For Fall Semester

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) _ Tuition is increasing at Clemson University for the fall semester. The school's board of trustees Wednesday approved a 3 percent increase for in-state students and a 4 percent increase for out-of-state students.

State Fair Launches New Program

The South Carolina State Fair is introducing a new program that organizers hope will get people excited about agriculture in the state.

Low Voter Turnout

Polling managers throughout the state report lower than expected numbers for the state primaries...leaving many voters who weathered the storm to cast their ballots disappointed.

SC Legal Centers File Complaint Against Beaufort

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Two legal advocacy groups have filed a complaint with the South Carolina Department of Education contending that students with disabilities in the Beaufort Country School District are being denied services required by law. The Appleseed Legal Justice Center and the Southern Poverty Law Center filed the complaint Tuesday.

Contested races in 4 SC congressional districts

PAWLEYS ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — There are primary races in four South Carolina congressional districts but most of the attention is on the crowded races in the state's new 7th Congressional District in the northeastern corner of the state.

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