New Jobs Coming to Sumter
A metal component maker is expanding its plant in Sumter and will add 60 new jobs.
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US Supreme Court upholds Affordable Care Act
In a landmark ruling with wide-ranging implications, the Supreme Court today upheld the so-called individual mandate requiring Americans to buy health insurance or pay a penalty, the key part of President Obama's signature health care law.
Recycling Biz Plans 75 Jobs in Charleston County
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ A company that recovers and sells component materials is planning to create 75 new jobs in Charleston County. The South Carolina Department of Commerce announced on Wednesday that PyroTec Inc. is planning to spend $10 million to set up its domestic and global corporate headquarters.
Investigators: Man Throws Molotov Cocktail into Govt. Building
A man is in custody accused of throwing a molotov cocktail through a window of the Department of Probation, Pardon, and Parole headquarters.
Former Reserve Soldier Sentenced in Fatal Accident
A former Army reserve soldier has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for a 2009 wreck that killed two Allen University students in Columbia.
Columbia PD K9 Officer Passes Away
The Columbia Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its K9 officers.
SC GOP holding post-primary unity breakfast
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Republicans are rallying the party faithful as they focus on the upcoming general election.
7th district races highlight SC's primary runoffs
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — The voting in South Carolina's primary season is over.
SC House upholds Haley veto on HPV vaccine
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina House has upheld Gov. Nikki Haley's veto of a bill intended to provide information on and access to a free vaccine that prevents a sexually transmitted, cancer-causing virus.
Haley defends military husband's Facebook post
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The head of South Carolina's National Guard has spoken with Gov. Nikki Haley's husband about Facebook posting and says Michael Haley expressed himself as a private citizen, not as a member of the Guard.
Hundreds of 'Proud' Gamecock Fans Welcome the Baseball Team Home.
Tuesday afternoon, the USC Baseball team returned to Carolina Stadium with hundreds of fans waiting.
Man Gets 27 Years in Chester Club Shooting
CHESTER, S.C. (AP) _ A man has been sentenced to 27 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter in the shooting death of a man at a Chester nightclub nearly two years ago. The Herald of Rock Hill reported (http://bit.ly/KAZ6zK ) 24-year-old Keith Kenner entered the plea Monday in Chester. Keener originally was charged with murder.
Man killed in SC dump truck accident identified
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities have identified a man riding in a motorized wheelchair who was struck and killed by a dump truck in Columbia.
Man killed in SC dump truck accident identified
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Authorities have identified a man riding in a motorized wheelchair who was struck and killed by a dump truck in Columbia.
Senate passes measure to keep government running
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — With the chambers deadlocked over a budget compromise, the South Carolina Senate has approved a measure preventing a government shutdown.
USC Falls Short 4-1, Arizona Wins National Title
The Arizona Wildcats scored three times in the top of the ninth inning to defeat the South Carolina Gamecocks, 4-1 Monday night in game two of the best-of-3 College World Series Championship Series at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha. The hard-fought win in front of an announced attendance of 23,872 gave Arizona a sweep of the championship series and ended South Carolina’s hopes of a third-straight title.
Not many races on Tuesday's runoff ballot in SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Some South Carolina voters head back to the polls for primary runoffs with only a few major races on the ballot.
Family of Fallen Guardsman Speaks Out
The bodies of three South Carolina Army Guardsmen were returned home Thursday to South Carolina.
Lawyer Drowns in Lake Murray Near his Chapin Home
CHAPIN, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say an 87-year-old lawyer has died after he drowned while wading in water in Lake Murray just outside his Chapin home.
Man in wheelchair killed by dump truck in Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Police say a man in a motorized wheelchair has been struck and killed by a dump truck in Columbia.
SC Guardsmen Killed, State Leaders Speak Out
Friday, Governor Haley and Major General Livingston, Adjutant General of the South Carolina National Guard, held a press conference regarding the loss of three South Carolina National Guardsmen.
Game 2 in the College World Series Monday Night USC and Arizona
The South Carolina Gamecocks meet The Arizona Wildcats in Game 2 of the College World Series Monday at 8pm. Arizona topped the Gamecocks, 5-1 Sunday night in the first game of the best-of-3 College World Series Championship Series at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha.
SC governor to campaign in Republican 7th runoff
FLORENCE, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is heading to the coast to campaign for a candidate in the Republican primary in the state's new 7th congressional district.
Woman clings to hope she'll find missing grandson
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina grandmother of a missing toddler says she is trying to focus on the future.
Emergency Exercise looking for Volunteers
Horry County officials are getting ready to test South Carolina's response to weapons of Mass Destruction during a 5 day drill.
